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{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q0ojWfF55h5Zl_dUSPK2Rw", "review_id": "d-Cn5LQ-BO1pPek2RAnf2g", "text": "I have been impressed with dr Wilson. He is easy to talk to and listens. I did not feel rushed at the appointment and he gave me all my options so I could make an informed decision on how to proceed to get better. He even called the day before a surgery to see how I was doing and that he would be there the next day.", "business_id": "r4tg3e1bKMD6_pU7ShWKQA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xgrNgHOs8F5JvEX38IeCJg", "review_id": "cvzc_NTEtcf3097GkUVoqg", "text": "I gotta say, it was decent. The atmosphere was reminiscent of my childhood hangouts. The pizza was descent. \nYou may be thinking, \"Descent? Fours stars for 'decent'?\" \nWell, let me explain. \n\n17 years ago, I was ripped from the pizza haven that was my first home (after the womb, but just as comfortable), Long Island, NY. The reasons are unclear to me still. I was a vulnerable nine year old uprooted and moved to the cruel and often cold (metaphorically, not literally) Sonoran Desert, I had no way to cope with my new surroundings. Oreos just did not fill the void in my empty pit of a stomach, which I was quickly trying to fill with something familiar. \nThat something familiar was a good, thin and crunchy crust, extra sauce, light on the cheese, pie. Pizza pie. \nNo one could provide for me. I was desolate. Pizza places came and went. A sauce here, a sauce there. \n\nEventually I learned to cope on my own without the crutch that was the perfect slice. I live for my semi annual trips back to the pizza- womb that is Greenwich Village, but when I am feeling just a little nostalgic, just a little emotional... a slice from Buono's will suffice. \n\nAnd that is why I give 4 stars.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t2vt5C1x1oudBKwvsvUDQA", "review_id": "6QkuXDWCsKf8VlA_Pd_sMQ", "text": "As a former New Jersey girl who was raised on pizza made the right way, I've found my home away from home. I might have shed a tear when I bit into my first slice.\n\nThe crust has that perfect amount of crust, not too thin and the cheese is heaven. We've been going once a week since we found the place and I'll never eat pizza anywhere else.\n\nStaff is friendly (yes, even Jersey lady if you talk to her for more than a minute) and service is quick.\n\nMmmm...I think it's time for my weekly fix!", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D5HexnkldyKVnr3J4ocRUg", "review_id": "Csixj8J5VdeTTBLroPtNQg", "text": "I LOVES ME SOME BUONO'S!!!! I used to eat here at least once a week and I was 30lbs heavier. Now I'm skinny but I still love to go to Buono's once in awhile, order a large cheese, and sit on my couch in my underwear and eat the whole thing. I don't have a binge eating disorder -- it is just THAT GOOD. The sauce, the crust, the cheese...all of it is perfect. The cheesesteak is the best I've ever had. \n\nService can be a little dodgy at times, but whatever. I'm there for the food. And if anything it just adds to the real New York/New Jersey ambiance. I LOVE YOU BUONO -- whoever you are.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "0o0VMEJeQY0pAAZ9nxErBA", "review_id": "rMpHzo4JvR-CHid09yaVOw", "text": "Buono you have a special place in my heart... \nThis little pizza joint is an a tired looking strip mall. They have been at this location for 20+ years, that says something right there. \nWe sat at a booth and ordered some beers. They were served ice cold in super frosty large mugs. \nWe placed our pizza order and watched some football, sipping on our drinks. The guy who was waiting on us (the owner I presume) was great and brought us some complementary cheese sticks. It was a very nice gesture and they were good. \nOur pizza took awhile, but when it arrived...Oh My! \nWe had the thin crust with pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, broccoli and onion. (see pic)\nThe sausage was the best topping. It is the super thin slices, none of those nasty little balls. \nIf you have not had broccoli on pizza, try it. It is my new addition. \nEverything worked perfectly together. \nThis place is my type pf hang out. It is family owned, cozy, has cold beer and great food. \nI better start hitting the gym twice as hard cuz this place is going to be dangerous...", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fZJLA1nj16Z3j73qVZYPBQ", "review_id": "B0OajTzf3IhQU-0qmmvSQg", "text": "Love it", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "8ExRLWYXIjZ3bcwX4WqR4w", "text": "Had a meatball pizza here Friday night, it was awesome! I have eaten here on and off for a couple years, it has always been good. I always get to go here and have never had any problems so i will continue to order from here when I'm in the area.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rO3WEI9L-_deUR9-JHuNQw", "review_id": "Hr_gbA2YFZDzaPpNje1wMQ", "text": "My boyfriend loves loves loves this places pizza.\n\nTo be quite honest yes its good enough for 9.99 mon-wed for 1 topping. I refuse to spend more than that here unless my bf is craving it. Personally id rather go to bashas down the street for 6.99 for pepperoni pizza freshly made when you call. So far i still have yet to find a pizza joint where i LOVE LOVE LOVE their pizza so much that i crave it. I don't know exactly what it is that i do not love this place just as much as my boyfriend... the grease maybe? i am not a huge fan of drippy pizza. i do not care about the stretchy cheese not being real thing i just want pizza with awesome flavor. If we don't get bashas i am okay with this as long as it was only 9.99. Have not tried any of their calzones or wings, someday i will though. Skip the fried zucchini and mushrooms not that great here.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0mwGMnMvgvKd11do4u5J3Q", "review_id": "aG-wPZyRC2JtGlS3DV9vlQ", "text": "Best pizza that Ive had in Arizona, Neapolitan or otherwise, and Ive been around the state chompin' through many a slice. I grew up on this stuff, and its always a treat to grab a pie from here when I find myself in the phoenix area.\n\nThe secret to a great New York pie is the crust and the sauce. Anyone can buy good quality mozzarella. The crust here is perfect. Thin and yet chewey. Chewey and yet light. Cooked to perfection. The sauce is home-made and takes them a full 24 hours to create. Even still has a little tomato skin left in it which may sound like a bad thing, but trust me, its not. The sauce is thin and mild, and they apply it in just the right amount so as to compliment the cheese and crust perfectly. Theres really just not enough good things I can say about this pizza.\n\nPrice is ok, not amazing, but worth every penny. Wait times can be a bit long if theyre busy, but usually they're pretty expedient. I can't say it enough: this is really good pizza. Go get some.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-qufCPk-o3LU6OnF7tvMTQ", "review_id": "gdNBkCSlNxuToFK2w2SsBQ", "text": "Not the best location. Had to ask if we should sit ourselves. No sign or anything explaining that. Definitely a neighborhood dive. Decor hadn't been updated since 1980. Our waitress (the owner?) never smiled. The other waitress could have covered up some. Looked like she was going to a club. Try explaining that to your 10 year old son :-) Kitchen was open so I got to watch one guy do all the work while muscular short dude stood around. Lots of takeout while we were there. Restaurant full of smoke when we walked in. Son had a slice of cheese pizza. The pizza slice was on the smallish side but he said it was good. I ordered a calzone with meatballs and mushrooms. Lots of mushrooms but not much meatball. Almost nonexistent. Tons of ricotta too. Almost to the point of being too much. It was cheap but probably won't go back.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dbgrCZFswU_5WrKmSTf_fg", "review_id": "eR_F06Duh5ga2M_vrQTFyw", "text": "Great food! The pizza was very very good. We happened onto the place because of a Groupon, and despite the hole-in-the-wall first impression and greasy smell the pizza was very good. This and Jimmy Joe's are our two favorites in town. \n\nUnfortunately the Wing's were not near as good; they bordered on bad. That's ok, though. The pizza made up for it. We didn't try anything else. \n\nRead some of the reviews about the bad service. We experienced only good service, a cashier/server who was willing to explain the menu and make recommendations. He was thoughtful as he came to our table, very polite. It was a little weird that he was wearing his muscle shirt and had his body building trophies on the counter, but he was nice nonetheless. \n\nSo our suggestion: Order the pizza, skip the wings.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3B8Ex515sBplmP1r1Cy_dQ", "review_id": "SwqvIDPaFWpeEI7J3e-4WQ", "text": "Anytime I can find a $10 for $20 Groupon (which, thankfully, is frequently!) you'll see me here with the family. \n\nThe pizza doesn't appear to be anything special by appearance, but wow, it's absolutely deeee-lish! My wife really enjoys their wings as well. Great flavor and texture. The reason I'm giving a 4 star review is because it isn't mind-blowingly fantastic, but it is definitely a yummy pizza pie.\n\nAnd we haven't ever had a negative experience with the staff. They haven't been overly friendly or bubbly, but they've been very nice.\n\nAnd an extra bonus for me is the big screen TV always tuned to whatever big game is currently on.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hvFTeJlUKqtvCoQN_cd5Kw", "review_id": "EjlvRtc9DqakAh-rzSnsxg", "text": "We've been going here for years. Bought a Groupon last month and went to use it. Was told they had new owners and were not taking Groupons purchased prior the new owner buying the restaurant. Then we found out this was told to us by THE NEW OWNER, who went on to say, \"The prior owner, my brother, sitting over there with his family (a table filled with about 8 people) signed up with Groupon. I don't take the ones he signed up for.\" \n\nHe did agree to take $5 off our total bill. We were there so decided to stay, though not thrilled! \n\nBuono's pizza has ALWAYS been our families favorite. But on this night, it was just \"ok\", nothing special. Much less sauce and cheese on the pie. To make matters worse, both my husband & I had terribly upset stomachs that night! \n\nWon't be going back unfortunately.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3BGEFuZ7CDJI9nk7WUQpUQ", "review_id": "rtiu1YMo-6bFRDrQiqKmDQ", "text": "Few things make me sadder than making this review:\n\nI have been going to Buono's for over a decade now and it never failed to impress... \nWhen I was told there were new owners I was told the recipe's and cooks were all the same so I was optimistic (especially considering that it has been good since I was 16 years old and started going there *29 now*)\n\nI have given them 3 chances now and each time it has gotten ruder and the food has gotten worse with every visit. \n\nIf by any chance the owners/ coming managers read this page: Here are a few things that could have circumvented losing another loyal customer.\n\nSpecifically to the owner: \n\nIf a customer shows you that they are being over-charged do NOT make the excuse that the \"school kids\" are changing the prices on the outside chalk board... After that, if they point out that the same price is on the menu above the register in green ink... do NOT double down that the school kids changed that price too!!!\n\nTo anybody in charge of the food:\n\n1. The garlic knots were a welcome addition when they were first added to the menu and started out delicious but it is very clear that the dough for them is made far in advance and frozen which leaves them very stale and tasteless.\n\n2. If a pizza is black on the bottom it should not be served.\n\n\nAs much as I have been frustrated I do hope they turn it around but I do not expect to be back again. I will really miss Buono's but I ate there so often that I am sure to lose a few pounds in the process.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d8B0rpK3LRPKry8AXydEZg", "review_id": "3zgA4YvZQXIll63b394EtQ", "text": "Not sure if anyone else was able to use their Groupon here, but I wasn't able to...that was a bummer. Our neighbor super-hyped us about Buono's and highly recommended this place so when I saw a Groupon for it, I bought it. \n\nBut when we went for lunch one Saturday, there was a sign on the window saying they were not accepting Groupons. So I had to notify Groupon for a refund--that took a few days but I eventually got my refund processed. I think at least a few people had contacted them about Buono's because I received a mass email from Groupon apologizing for Buono's Groupon not being valid anymore and I also received a personalized message from the Groupon customer support shortly after.\n\nAnyways, on to the food. We started off with spicy honey wings as an appetizer. DELICIOUS! The sauce was tangy and flavorful (although not spicy enough, but we have a high tolerance) and the wings were gone in a flash. We had high hopes for the pizza...\n\nI had a mushroom/spinach/tomato slice and a sausage/mushroom Sicilian slice. Well, I had actually ordered the veggie slice to be on a white-garlic sauce style, but the sauce wasn't prepared yet (boo) so I had to get it in the traditional style. \n\nThe mushroom/spinach/tomato slice was very sad-looking. The mushrooms were the canned kind!!! Blasphemy!!! And the amount of veggies was pretty skimpy. The sausage/mushroom slice was not my cup of tea, but I don't know if I'm just not fond of the Sicilian style. \n\nMy husband ordered the calzone and was veeerrrrryyyy disappointed with it. The crust wasn't good and overcooked to the point of being rock-hard so it was kind of a pain to eat. Usually he scarfs down his calzones quickly (it's his first choice at italian places), but we left with 3/4 of the calzone intact and I ended up having to toss it when I was cleaning out the fridge because he didn't eat the leftovers. \n\nAll in all, it wasn't a great meal. But we really did like the wings so maybe when we have a craving we may order them from Buonos for takeout.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pHq0HDCgeWiX0UJnQWvSwA", "review_id": "8uUhaWZ4H8-Z6n-LCC6JGQ", "text": "I remember it being much better a long, long time ago.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nU-wdXMQP3Ga-uAlUllEwA", "review_id": "bIAB9gM0sD5BLT-oGZlYFg", "text": "I've been here a couple times now, and both times the food has been really good. It takes a while for the food to come out, but it's actually made fresh, so it's worth the wait. The service is lousy, but that's the only bad thing I have to say.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_HLqSxJi29D1Awt4VgWxpg", "review_id": "hdtR3PFdgudu3mVGWfhZEA", "text": "I'm from long island and I went here 15 years ago looking for some good pie. It was very good. Had Italians working in back. \nThis time wasn't so good. No Italians!!I ordered garlic knots. That were cut pieces of loaf bread. Really?tasted horrible. Also ordered pizza which tasted good. But the place has changed and doesn't feel like a NY pizza joint anymore.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qxgIg0PFkp002m84Duu8ow", "review_id": "F4r7C-pVjGg6dW_xMCApTw", "text": "I have been going to Buono's for over 20 years and the pizza is just as good as it ever was. Still consider it to be true NY pizza. It's not fancy but the pizza is #1", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0AWwKn2ma7oMboKDZL32hw", "review_id": "tb_TQZG7NRFn7w2UWvuReg", "text": "Great little place, authentic NY style pizza. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Strangely enough they ran out of sausage! That didn't make the pizza any worse for wear, it was still really good! I'll definately be back.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JB2cw-f68lUSbbXLbszclA", "review_id": "PFIle7LsUB3KviWW4P7-yw", "text": "As authentic N.Y. style pizza as I have come across in the East Valley. I was born and raised in N.Y. so I can attest to this. The only problem I had is that they ran out of sausage the night I was there. How can a pizza joint run out of sausage toppings. Next time I will call ahead to make sure they have some.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3EGc7iK1sIltuGulQFZwcA", "review_id": "7Z6GnSEabgWCC1HEtc_GUw", "text": "Very disappointed that the original owners aren't there anymore .. They used to be very good and very close to New York Pizza , now the pizza is horrible . It's either under cooked or burnt . I wouldn't recommend a Sicilian pie , they have no clue . The chicken parm hero is soggy .. I had to wait over an hour and a half for my pizza bc it was either burnt or they gave it away . I would never go back", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-4jVYSJCvyB9LUi4Q_Lkg", "review_id": "zHGWFpf3zcRWpI_v3CSq0A", "text": "Amazing pizza. One of the best we've had around here!!! Friendly staff and great pricing too", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1RTTgJkk4C0YslNJtcabZw", "review_id": "uQyoPeLadX2Vh7wpxL0FHg", "text": "One word, Nicantoni's. See the original owner of Buono's.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ziw8P-LmDwYA0WesXBfI9Q", "review_id": "p2Fn3-5HkU6MzM8uyP88_g", "text": "Purchased a Groupon and decided to try a new pizza place. A hole in the wall type of place in a strip mall. Nothing exciting in the decor; several large screen TVs on the walls and lots of \"New York\" pictures. Clean. Ordered the White Pizza, cheese sticks, 2 side salads, buttered penne and a cannoli. The pizza was pretty darn good. A very buttery, garlicky cheesy bread. Decent side salad. My toddler loved her penne. The cheese sticks were obviously a frozen product so I won't be ordering them again. I have never had cannoli so I am not sure if it was a proper example or not.... though it did seem to be frozen also. We will go back for more pizza and salad. Total was just under $50. (no drinks)", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ii9Ovi0Gox3ZuEzbEkSWJw", "review_id": "moTsbGJlW7oY80WSDiQevQ", "text": "First time at this restaurant we found it from Groupon. Small little place, not that clean, silverware is cheap and stained, bathrooms are disgusting. So we weren't sure what to expect from this first impression plus the pricing on the menu was so low we decided to only order pizza, we were afraid of what an $8 order for a pasta dinner might end up being. \n\nSalads arrived and we were surprised, they were fairly large with fresh greens and good dressing, not from a package. The pizza arrived, we ordered half white sauce and half red sauce, one side ham and tomato the other ham and pineapple. It was GREAT! Nice thin crust, cheese was good and toppings adequate for quantity. The pizza was pretty oily, like another reviewer wrote , I'm not complaining just letting you know. We couldn't stop gushing as we walked out the door by what a great meal it was and such a good deal and we wondered about how good that spaghetti would have been had we ordered it. \n\nAn extra large pizza for $12.99 and we walked out with plenty left over for tomorrow. I would have given this a 4 star rating or more if the place had been cleaner and the silverware not dirty.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pbms_qYJC7mYDy3tvZrzzg", "review_id": "7DKQ9_F65pQ77Itr29p1UQ", "text": "Buono's has taken a turn for the worse the service is the food is worse!!!! I complained to the owner Juan and he basically told me he doesn't care I can deal with it! I have been coming here 15 years and ever since Jimmy sold the place it's gone to Shit! \nVic would be ashamed of what they have done!", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dJ0n77BuJTQJwN1Nx9fAsQ", "review_id": "hGGpUHTzthwhKRolBFOy9A", "text": "The food was okay but customer service could be more respectful ! I had a Groupon for dine in only and I called on a Saturday morning at 11 o'clock and talk to girl and said I had a dine in only groupon but I wanted to order three or four pizzas for my grand daughters party. She said they would honor the groupon. even though it's a dine in only seeing I wanted to order four pizzas. When I called at 2 o'clock to order the pizzas a man answered and he said no -The Groupon is for dine in only and I should've talked to a manager. I said I called earlier and had a girl confirm and that he is putting me in awkward position! He said I could not use it and stressed to me to read the groupon that it was dine in only! He was rude and it makes no sense to me that they missed an order of four large pizzas vs going in and having one!!!", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhcRMI6WaOMhWS4qCXNJmQ", "review_id": "4wF5uNMmfkKRyCDUIo77uQ", "text": "After getting many suggestions of a pizza place to try, I finally decided on this place. I called to place my order and asked about any specials. I was told about a special which included chicken wings and garlic knots. Great!! I said let's do it, ordered it, and ordered another large pizza. Go to pick everything up, and no chicken wings or garlic knots. I asked about them and the man said he didn't have them down. Ok.. I did order them. He said he was the one that took my order and did not get that. To which I replied. . You're the one that told me about the special. To which he looked at me like I were stupid. Did nothing to remedy it, not even offering to allow me to pay for them now if I wanted them. Very annoyed and will not ever go there again, now will I recommend it to anyone. Lousy service with incompetent employees.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 7, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "fwEPqYiyZCaB7QKY6a7h5g", "review_id": "kqlHDmBBETYDIgWquslSkg", "text": "After watching my sister try on wedding dress after wedding dress after wedding dress after freaking wedding dress all day, pizza and Netflix sounded like a well-earned evening. \n\nI wanted to shake things up from our normal pizza routine (two other NY Style places, one in Mesa and one on Arizona Avenue in Chandler) and finally got around to trying Buono's Pizza this weekend. \n\nIt's been on my bookmarks for years with several recommendations from friends, five minute drive around the block, can't hurt.\n\nCalled in a 14-inch Neapolitan Pizza with Pepperoni ($13.95 pre-tip). The lady on the phone was friendly, and let us know that it'd be ready in 20 minutes.\n\nWalk in, and the place is pretty cool. Nothing fancy, but covered wall to wall with New York Sports Teams Memorabilia and other affiliated decor. Divey. My kind of place! \n\nGot home ready to tear into some pizza and the Netflix cue. \n\nSlight layer of grease typical of NY Style Pizza? \n\nCheck. \n\nCrust that's still substantial and crispy despite said layer of grease? \n\nSo far, so good! \n\nThe pizza wasn't horrible; however, nothing stood out about it in terms of flavor . . . And this was a very simple order, the ingredients should SHINE! \n\nBland sauce and unexciting cheese blend. \n\nPerhaps Buono's was just having an off night, but I found their pizza to just be average. Not the first place on my list next time I want to have a lazy evening in.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lL5HiCJ4i3plI-M_3E-nJQ", "review_id": "Df5Gc05OvcgegopG2CPIGw", "text": "Meg and I were in the mood for a lazy night in and decided to try out a new place to pick up pizza from. We decided on Buono's because it was close by and had a lot of good reviews, including some from our friends here on Yelp.\n\nI can't speak to the dine-in experience since we took it home. But there was definitely no confusion on what style pizza to expect. New York memorabilia everywhere you look! Very open dining are with plenty of space and a couple TVs on the walls in places that can be easily seen depending on where you sit. Would be a good place to meet up with some friends and watch a game.\n\nStaff seemed friendly enough but since we were doing a pick-up order we didn't really talk to them very much.\n\nThe pizza on the other hand was a bit disappointing. We decided to get a 14\" Neapolitan style pepperoni pizza. The first thing we notices when we got the pizza home was a load of grease. Given the type of pizza we got I expected some grease from the pepperoni but this was more than a little. Cheese didn't really have much flavor and the dough wasn't very memorable. I kind of expected more for being around as long as they have.\n\nAdmittedly, it may have been a bad night and maybe the Sicilian would have been better. You'll have to decide for yourself. As for me though, it may be a while before I give Buono's another go.", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C5_Fe8CxYWLlxm44U1yrsQ", "review_id": "iWEuidnMPOutESw4p1hp4w", "text": "I used to LOVE this place when the NY Momma ran it, sadly, it seems they sold and the food as well as service is sub-par.\n\nIt is very hit or miss if your food is decent or not. regardless of either, they are painfully S L O W so, don't go for service.\n\nDon't have high expectations on your food either. :(\n\nNY lady!!? Come back and kick them into shape! You rocked it when you ran it, these guys are ruining your good name!", "business_id": "m3O2EFVs3eo8s40MGGzmsA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0beZngJ03EmIQfVcnlVK4w", "review_id": "_ManrLSzpmC1NU0xnu2ffg", "text": "The price is GREAT! Mom and I went there for Pedi's and for 2 of us it was $37! The pedi was 45 min, it was clean, and both techs were men (doesn't bother us in the least). They have all the standard colors in OPI. Pretty much it was your basic pedi. Foot soak, trim cuticles, buff, callous removal, foot massage, spa style massage chair, add color to toes and out the door. I have had the color now for almost 2 weeks and only minor chips are visible. All-in-all I am absolutely satisfied. The only down side, and it is a bit sad....but I think they live at the nail salon. If anyone has questions shoot me an email and I will elaborate, just be prepared if you go in there and have to use the bathroom. I don't want to give them less stars for doing what they need to do to survive, but I also don't want readers of this post to be unprepared. I will be going back with my friend when she comes to visit! Her peds usually cost $40+ so she will be very impressed that I found such a reasonable place that does such a good job.", "business_id": "ZvXEc7adhC2N6zQXN_AsLQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iawDuo8PDBxwwPAMa-VrBw", "review_id": "x-ivmS3HZNuREwIj2R8StA", "text": "I've been a customer of Ann's shop for several years. Ann does my acrylic nails, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Ann does an equally fantastic job with all her services! The best part about the shop, is that if Ann is booked, I don't have to hesitate to have Tom, Tammy, or any of her staff do my nails. It's not a fancy nail shop, but it's a clean, comfortable, quiet, FRIENDLY shop. The prices are reasonable and competitive, but the service is exceptional. I've referred numerous friends and family to Ann's shop and they are all equally satisfied. In a city where nail shops are a dime a dozen...I'll stick with Beautiful Nails by Ann!!", "business_id": "ZvXEc7adhC2N6zQXN_AsLQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q0ojWfF55h5Zl_dUSPK2Rw", "review_id": "7vYSo3schjV4t3WOjdjSCg", "text": "I have been here several times, it is close to my work. Always get me right in and the staff is friendly and the prices are average. They let me know when I need a new battery, windshield wipers, tires, air filter etc.", "business_id": "CdEmvGXgIsUS3e5dEaCqzA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0cOI9_KEHf0QahoOkJ8ynA", "review_id": "zP3b-RLoDn7440wsRRR2tw", "text": "I came here based on another review online, looking for a place that was open and nearby to do an oil change on a Sunday. They provided excellent customer service, and were both quick and friendly. I was the last customer on a Sunday evening, and they stayed about 20 minutes after business hours to ensure that all of my needs were met. They were not pushy and they didn't short-change me on any services despite my holding them up from going home on time. They certainly exceeded my expectations as I've not always had the best experience with Jiffy Lube. I will certainly go back here in the future.", "business_id": "CdEmvGXgIsUS3e5dEaCqzA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJgjiRsiL_PMPbSecWGHMw", "review_id": "OyFH7DB2n_FT8WXN9nmOOQ", "text": "The guys that work here are super helpful. Came in with a bad battery & terminal at recommendation of Autozone across the street. They were able to work on it to get me back on the road, very friendly and helpful in my questions, offering suggestions based on their own personal vehicles & similar terminal replacement.", "business_id": "CdEmvGXgIsUS3e5dEaCqzA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HSSEjmaQelPmef0EQ5axHA", "review_id": "XJEveGGi3acMc6PmJNvsJw", "text": "These guys were really great when we dropped by today!\n\nBesides the normally great service we get each time we come, they were great at answering our questions! We were hearing some strange noises from our car and they gave us some great suggestions and helped us understand a lot more about proper upkeep and ways to improve performance!\n\nThey even gave us some pointers on our upcoming travel itinerary! Above and beyond guys!\n\nWe will be back! :)", "business_id": "CdEmvGXgIsUS3e5dEaCqzA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AekI5EGgoYTFKecU3I0jfA", "review_id": "QTwFjArFZ33dYF--Szq05A", "text": "I came looking for a particular pair of Coach glasses that weren't at the San Tan Mall location. They quickly helped me locate the pair, looked up my prescription from another store and handled my insurance. Within two hours I walked out with a new pair of Tiffany & Co. glasses that I love. Sales people aren't pushy. Just limited options, so if you don't want a pricey designer pair go elsewhere.", "business_id": "_CVcmMqTUequ2u6fbJ48vQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "84Lr632EZeyIyIUnW3t2Gw", "review_id": "0NnLsfuETZkaiy3P6cIEjA", "text": "I found Dr. Gardner through Dentists.com and I went in for a simple cleaning. Now 2 years later I'm finally getting around to giving him the review he deserves. \n\nDr. Gardner and his team are friendly, helpful, and they make the process of dental work as physically and emotionally painless as humanly possible. This coming from a girl who HATES dentists and has recently had a ton of dental work done including a number of fillings, a perio treatment, and now orthodontics. I couldn't have picked a better doctor for this process.\n\nHighly recommend him, you wont be disappointed.", "business_id": "FDjljKU2Hp8PPNYkGNeSQw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "efUhnLfWHF6eCJ_d3vpzsA", "review_id": "tuAC3h6ftRqU4dAdWLB2bg", "text": "My family and I have been using Dr Gardner for many years now. They offer dental and orthodontics for very reasonable prices. Appointments are always available to fit your schedule. Shaun and Shelly are great! Always greet you with a smile, and never hesitate for good chit chat. Going to the dentist is never fun, but they somehow make it smooth and easy! Will never go anywhere else! Thanks for making my family's dental visits enjoyable!!", "business_id": "FDjljKU2Hp8PPNYkGNeSQw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "D6j51VNGUdS6sLCTLfzxTQ", "review_id": "_CebviKwfdzrztEIQnggFQ", "text": "Complaint: My child has attended Maxwell Preschool since March of this year. I would like to begin with informing you that my child is harmed on a weekly, or more basis. She has bruises in random places like her back thighs, scratches all over her face and arms, other kids pulling her hair and throwing her on the ground (I've seen this happen), and bite marks on her arms & back. I feel that there are too many children for 1 or two people to handle.\n\nI have walked in numerous times to several rooms to find my child and there is about 30 kids for 1 adult. I have asked if that is illegal and the director has said yes. This is an ongoing problem. My child is with the 3s and all of the teachers (Ms. Jenny and another Native American worker) look very overwhelmed with their duties with the amount of volume of kids they have to watch over. I pay tuition to have someone take good care of her and I finally withdrew her from the preschool. \n\nAlso, the main hallway is always wet an this can cause a child to slip and fall. One 11/7/2013, I told the front staff lady that was sitting on her chair and she did not do anything about it. I feel Shannon the director is over worked because she never has time to take a breath from what I can observe. She says she will take care of my concerns and my child still continued to get hurt.\n\nI have complained so many times about my child including the time when my child had to get x-rays from a BIG fall she had outside on the concrete. The last thing I want to complain about is that lately my child's ouchy reports have been concealed from me. She has gotten hurt twice this week and nobody has written an ouchy report. Maxwell preschool is clearly understaffed and they have too many kids and not enough eyes to watch them from hurting each other! \n\nThere are MANY ouchy reports on file with Maxwell that they give me EVERY SINGLE WEEK! I have taken photographs of some of the injuries my child has incurred while under the care of Maxwell Preschool. \n\nOther Info: My child has gotten hurt numerous times and I believe this should be filed with CPS to have them perform an investigation. Would it be a good idea to contact CPS?", "business_id": "IiFs65YsMzJuvBm0D69geg", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LXUbmoWgbpxl_eYQulDaGw", "review_id": "u6-NmDdSJ6Xe8cKoskdTCg", "text": "My son has attended this center since he was an infant- we have always loved how much the teachers seem to actually care about the kids. My son is now a crzy 4 yr old and there have been behavior issues but the teachers and the preschool directors Shannon and Kim have been great in helping us and listening to our concerns- I won't say it's always been perfect but my concerns are always dealt with immediatly. A few weeks ago my son snuck in a quarter from home-choked on it in class and everyone jumped to help- in the end it was the director Kim who was able to dislodge the quarter and save my son using her first aid skills-- This place is really the only place I would trust with my Lil ones! !", "business_id": "IiFs65YsMzJuvBm0D69geg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PjLrax_xiyI37Zs1gbJ5XQ", "review_id": "ahwFlDgT3XCDU7ycEGshbQ", "text": "My little girl has been going here for about 1 1/2 years now and she loves it. I see all the negative comments but kids will be kids. I have scene first hand problems with kids but the teachers are on top of it and correct the matter right away. Not only that but they tell you about it later when you pick up your kid so you can talk to them about it. Granted there are some bad parents out there but the teachers are there to help you along the way. Especially if you are a new parent just getting the hang of things. The staff is very friendly and it's nice when you walk your child in and you get a warm welcome. Awesome job, keep up the good work.", "business_id": "IiFs65YsMzJuvBm0D69geg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hw-9I3-vVeiGHQAOo0jWFA", "review_id": "-P3SH7R2npSRYaeoMq8ZJQ", "text": "The food is fairly good. That's why it's such a shame that the service sucks! Every time I have gone there, they take forever to bring you water, take your order, bring out food, everything - even when you are the only people in the entire place. They are always unfriendly. Out order has been incorrect on a couple occasions. I really wish they had better service. I just won't go there anymore because of that.", "business_id": "H-99nG_KfynWPXh84TKj8A", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LHQ2fuC2RDS-Md_dN2O1IQ", "review_id": "bhD3fgKbl9rKYlKCJ7MjXQ", "text": "I know this place a little too well. Hmm lets see, most Indian ocassions I attend get their food catered by Copper Ketle. So, over the course of a couple of years, I've eaten this food over 30-40 times. That's a lot.\n\nThe naan and chicken is good. This is the staple of good Indian food. If you can't do good naan and tandoori chicken, you fail as an Indian restaurant. They also have pretty good qorma, tikka, etc. Biryani is hit or miss, its never terrible, but its never 5-star. \n\nIf you eat the food at a catered event it is very hit or miss, sometimes the meat in the qorma is just BAD. Either its too fatty, or too boney, or not enough meat. At the restaurant its a much different experience.\n\nThe only other issue that keeps this from getting 5-stars is the cleanliness. I hate to bring this up, but there are rumors that the restaurant shut down due to food inspection (and they only catered until the restaurant reopened). i'm not picky about cleanliness, as long as i don't find out about it i don't care, but this is somewhat troublesome.", "business_id": "H-99nG_KfynWPXh84TKj8A", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hvgYD6Pmyaa6hS39ymIQBQ", "review_id": "2DgscRff_Z9CCVuDHZvDjw", "text": "The soda was flat. The pizza was decent. Thin crusted and crispy and delicious. Not too spicy and not too bland. The wings were acceptable. She asked for all drumsticks but we ended up with half and half anyways. The mozzarella sticks were quite good. But the soda, was still flat. Our server was attentive and courteous. He even brought us new sodas, which were still flat. There were various sports games on plenty of televisions all over the establishment. This might have been a selling point if I had any interest at all in watching sports. All in all it was way too much food, but I had a decent time anyways. I would go back and order half as much food and an iced tea.", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rg4gzsz3w00vRlIOXcGUIA", "review_id": "fLAdV_dxjhQs8jBJvPOa8A", "text": "Went tonight for a takeout order so we could watch Monday Night Football. Order and paid for extra celery & blue cheese( price went up to $1 each! )... Got the order and took it home. The wife wanted to know where the blue cheese was. There was four celery and ONE blue cheese! I was pissed and called them. I drove 3 miles back, and Chelsey who took the order and answered when I called back, told me I was wrong and she personally put three blue cheese in the bag. \n\nDo not ever tell a customer he is a liar. This is what she did. I am about ready to call the manager. My friends do not go here anymore but I've always defended this restaurant. Tonight makes me want to change my mind.", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cH1lLTHReO6uDTif9bfOBA", "review_id": "TUPz7Fw9m9fuyrdIu--LLQ", "text": "If you want down to earth American food with relaxing, beer sipping atmosphere, this is it. We were here after a long active day outside and just wanted a big, hearty meal with beer. \n\nWe had the following:\nSpicy Honey Mustard + Asiago Permesan Dusted chicken wings - they were really dry and totally over done BUT on a different day, they were very juicy and yummy.....so yeah, depends on the day.\n\nHot Beef and Gravy Sandwich - VERY YUMMY. This sandwich is so simple, totally easy to make but amazingly great! \n\n*Location = good\n*Food = yummy. if you want wings, it's hit and miss depending on the day\n*Service = average\n*Price = descent", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "ay2KLAsLle1lSgfOdaFzPQ", "text": "I walked in and then straight back out. Also, there was an attack in the parking lot involving a hammer.", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jD20vPRPHApRcKAFiqcIwg", "review_id": "knYWxCnZf0QFJfRrVY12iQ", "text": "I get confused when the name of the place changed from Native New Yorker to Native Grill & Wings.... yet the reviews are still under NNY. We have eaten here since 1979 where it all started in Tempe. We have noticed the wings seem to get smaller and smaller as time goes by. Maybe they are Cornish Game Hen wings or pigeon wings but hey, we have NEVER seen wings that small! They taste good but you need at least twice the number to fill up. My previous review was 5 stars but that was many years ago, how sad. Goodbye NNY/NGW, sad to see you change like that.", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4cOwdfvjyHrvDW5qbm2H3w", "review_id": "E0y-dAWzPG11O0LP_9zODQ", "text": "The strippers there were pretty decent before the renovation, but now they are just terrible. There was barely any sauce on the strippers. I asked for them to be extra crispy and they had no crisp to them. I'm really unimpressed. \n\nAs for the renovations, they still haven't figured out how to be a sports bar. It still doesn't feel right. \n\nI used to like this place. After this meal, I doubt I'll ever go back.", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cJZWnVyypjk52URpK4s8vA", "review_id": "sKWGN5tQkyjgLOGt1q9Xfw", "text": "Poor service, never picked up the 5 empty glasses, artichoke dip was microved in same dish it was served, chips were very stale. No soap or paper towels in bathroom. This was all around 1100 am to noon so no reason it should be this bad. No management walking around leading servers to provide great service.", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vDb0XdZE8Z0p2vR5LUxi0w", "review_id": "H7vannhcuHT-uJTey83Q-g", "text": "Slow MNF night, you'd think they'd be quick and good. Instead the service was very slow and food uninspiring. We had to send back a pizza. Manager wasn't much help, offer a free beer or dessert will ya? Used to be a great place, sadly we'll be taking our business elsewhere.", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "32VXt1EPl7yX10JgXssRbQ", "review_id": "gZui0M7dX7RQtJwiQY8ZLA", "text": "Best wings, they went to a bigger wing after the re-grand opening! 2 new sauces and they are good! Staff is always friendly. Love coming here!", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VH5kH32vyMBt6ht7I3PNwQ", "review_id": "XURa7gY8v96g4LaCz7MUFA", "text": "Pretty much what you'd expect from any place with grill and wings in the name. They have great sports, wings, burgers and beer.\nThe only surprising thing was the service. My friends and I almost felt like we were just hanging out with another one of our buddies.\nShout out to our server Nick.", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wMQs5GQYFnHQhYFDu49Jfw", "review_id": "7ka60a1lFcvZFa-LSVFOrQ", "text": "My husband and I have been waiting for this Native to reopen for months now and what a disappointment once we finally went back. We ordered pizza and wings and they brought out our pizza and told us our wings would be right out. After being told our wings would be right out 5 times, told there was only one cook on a Sunday morning, watching the manager goof off with the staff and 20 mins later, we told the server we didn't want them anymore because we were already done with our lunch. The manager was a total joke and did not make the situation better by any means. Server was good but it didn't make up for us leaving still hungry. Not a good way to get your guests back!!", "business_id": "G7-NoraGlmzwO0sgs4fbmQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QbFd0QbcAMekjWEB83ZUww", "review_id": "I0RhGfhSYUOJ72bkU5juLA", "text": "I scheduled an appointment with dr Holmes after he was recommended to me by a good friend. I was wanting to get on birth control since I was getting married back in 2012.\n\nHe came in the room and shook my hand and then went to do an exam. He wasn't gentle at all but the main issue that I have with him is he said \"wow, stretch marks before a baby, that's impressive\"... I was dumbfounded that an Obgyn would say that! Im hoping that he doesn't treat all of his patients like that, especially first time patients, like I was. Needless to say, I have never gone back to him and I will never EVER recommend him to anyone.\n\nP.S. Now, two and a half years later I just had a baby and if anyone needs a good Obgyn, go see dr huish at university Obgyn. He is so kind and definitely knows what he is doing! I would bet good money that dr huish would never make a comment like dr Holmes did.", "business_id": "zgyEQyY0LeIjNn5JvALQ8Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7NuMwL7ZldDMrnCDLqVcA", "review_id": "FEGh7Rrmsd9LFrNs1S8xLQ", "text": "Dr. Holmes is amazing! Dr. Holmes saved my life!!! He takes his time with his patients and will listen to your needs, wants, concerns. Dr. Holmes will do the work to figure out how to fix a problem and also try to figure out what caused it in the first place. He is not one of those doctors that are afraid to touch a patients, he comes in the room and sits down to talk to you and will go to any extent necessary to help with your medical needs. You will always see him NOT a PA, I really like that! Better than any female OB/GYN I have been too.\nI don't like that no one ever answers the phone and you have to leave a message and wait for a call back, but other than that I will never go to another doctor as long at I don't have too.", "business_id": "zgyEQyY0LeIjNn5JvALQ8Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_4No81XPBhkT6K1H18pIA", "review_id": "2EyQQtAb6Kw5cVLaAwz5wA", "text": "Yay for the RN program! :) Kick butt statistics, kick butt teachers, kick butt nursing buddies! In the RN program right off the bat, semester one you are introduced into the program with some of the best teachers I have met! Kathy Pollard and Kathy Hanneken are awesome! Clinical instructors have all been great so far as well! The best part though is the friends you meet, they will be lifetime friends gauranteed!", "business_id": "XKrEnL9yCtlhhIa6efbtGQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Xg_eC_3aQeJFex-pLvTfw", "review_id": "CVrlOOS9cdk4JrIjoow3mg", "text": "Let's just say I feel privileged and proud to be a nursing student at this community college!", "business_id": "XKrEnL9yCtlhhIa6efbtGQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "47VCrr83Tvtkp1FvDa0ftQ", "review_id": "2NFVCK40dCI9FAs3breRrg", "text": "I love my nursing program!!! It is the best.\n\nThe tution not bad and they have great teachers. That is the only reason they are getting 4 stars.\n\nThe other offices such as registration, advisment, finacial aid are very unproductive buildings that have people working there who don't have a clue on whats going on. \n\nMCC is still worth attending, once you get into your classes it's worth it!!!", "business_id": "XKrEnL9yCtlhhIa6efbtGQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KRA54Y_PCVYTrrZ4eTUzBA", "review_id": "lldC5BdLnxkg_xKlQ4WDbw", "text": "Absolutely hated the two years I went to school there. One of the most disorganized establishments I've ever had to deal with. No one in admissions, registration, or the cashier's office knew what the heck they were doing. I was constantly told one thing and ended up having to do the other. The simplest things like singing up for a class turned into week long processes that never went through. The advisers were no help at all and ended up setting me back a year by telling me to take the wrong classes. \n\nHowever, there were a few good teachers I met that genuinely tried to help. Be sure to use rate my professor though because others sucked.", "business_id": "XKrEnL9yCtlhhIa6efbtGQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "pd0HLV0NoNZI8lgDp8x4ww", "review_id": "TrT26mwIEMKcf71RJYrr0g", "text": "They handle their students like cattle ranchers. I've had several instances where Financial Aid wasn't disbursed until well after the drop/refund date which is a serious risk for any student looking to pay for school by any other means besides out of pocket. \n\nI did have some wonderful professors who really liked their jobs but I had some that were terrible and didn't really want to see students succeed. One of my teachers counted how many times their students used filler words such as \"like\" or \"um\" in presentations then docked them points based off them which would have been fine it was a public speaking class... but it wasn't. Schools like MCC are reasons for-profit schools are worth the price. MCC doesn't care where there students are going as long as they bring in the money.", "business_id": "XKrEnL9yCtlhhIa6efbtGQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pw9gadTnT-JOqguXbNCnEw", "review_id": "cC6bStu0xIzFFnGbeB8gNw", "text": "Terrible school, no one wants to help you and they will steal your money. I will never go to this college again. I transferred from a California college and was told i needed to take a cis class by MCC. I signed up for the class and was told by MCC a day after the drop refund date that the class i took in California transfered as the same class i was told to take. I had to go through their \"refund appeal\" process and was told i will not get any refund the class. I also paid 160.00 for the book and was not refunded a penny. I also emailed the dean and was told that there decision is final. This school is full of scam artists. Do yourself a favor and pick a different college.", "business_id": "XKrEnL9yCtlhhIa6efbtGQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jhTjnfxsSVBjT1Fwbzwpcw", "review_id": "NBxFX9BQ2STDIl2jIPDt7A", "text": "I've met the weirdest and coolest people at DJs on Southern. I go there for their humidor and the great selection of cigars. I also bought a kick-butt lighter at DJs (a Xicar) and they always have my standard Honduran cigar in stock.\n\nDJs has good prices (except on wine and beer) and I'll let my 27 year old introduce me to the land of hookahs now that medical marijuana has arrived in Arizona.\n\nAnyway, go grab a good Honduran cigar at DJs. The staff is great and the shop is funky.", "business_id": "ULDKKycIal3x589V-yEfmg", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0KsqqZHLvQAt-yq-QBKI5A", "review_id": "Ny9UyyMVn05AP3FUM6Nq9A", "text": "They have a pretty good selection of cigars, but they are pricey. There are better prices at almost any other smoke shop in the area.", "business_id": "ULDKKycIal3x589V-yEfmg", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "dtKdzTi6spnBIxSj6WG3Xg", "text": "This place is a smoke shop and also has a very decent beer/wine section as well. I did not really check out the selection of pipes and all of that on this trip but they do have a lot of cases to browse through. \n\nGood place to stop to grab a few of your not so typical brews found at the grocery store and when you don't want to travel all the way to Bevmo or other big beverage stores", "business_id": "ULDKKycIal3x589V-yEfmg", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4cfwFsinU5Bo7xNl3ubu-w", "review_id": "u50U5NPEtjbwQLtEHrZXRA", "text": "wow the customer service is super lacking over here. I went in last night with a friend of mine to pick up some beer and cigarettes, assuming this is a smoke shop i would buy my cigarettes at a discounted price, but no they were actually more expensive then the near by gas station, oh and the beer? thats why they got two stars instead of one, their selection of cider beer was pretty good...but i also payed 10 bucks for a six pack when i could have bought it for 6 or 7 at another liquor store, now i understand this is a smoke shop and not a liquor store, but stilllllll! NOW on to the lovely service i received...haha NOT! Now if you think being a red lipstick wearing scenester is cool, then thats one thing, but if you think it cool to have the attitude to go along with it, while working in customer service is another. Not only where they super rude to me, i felt like i was being started and and judged the whole time, knowing when i left that my friend and i would be the topic of their gossip for 5 minutes, i will never ever go back to this DJ'S and i will let all my friend know to go elsewhere for all the alcohol and tobacco needs...", "business_id": "ULDKKycIal3x589V-yEfmg", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XZNKjhR2zhY00j4QiZda_Q", "review_id": "Mx7EVUJbf6HoJXe03lEsrA", "text": "Dragonfly doesn't seem to hold too dear to anyone's heart, I only say this because when we walked in there ~6pm on a Saturday night it was completely desolate (if you don't include the one person eating alone). \n\nI honestly don't have enough fingers and toes to count to the number of times I almost made a decision to go here instead of Best Hong Kong or any other restaurant in the area. That night I decided it was finally time to give it a shot.\n\nIt would be tiresome to divulge into the details of our indecisive ordering, but the waiter/(owner?) was nice enough to help us through each entree we thought to be the least bit interesting (based on name of course). After about 13 1/2 minutes of debating and almost 2 glasses of their white tea we both ordered something we thought would be fitting. \n\nLess than oh lets say 10 minutes later there it was my yellow curry chicken and her _____(I believe it was something beef? 5 spice?) and both dishes were delicately prepared, garnished immaculately not to mention delicious. \nThe waiter and staff there was always attentive to our needs and was thoroughly helpful when it came to our lack of knowledge in Vietnamese foods.\n\nI pride myself in reviewing only the places that fit the far ends of the spectrum and Dragonfly seems to have found its place in my heart at the better end. I will be back there soon to fill the newly found void in my stomach for traditional Vietnamese food.", "business_id": "juzATNnxyBWEdQoDoKrEuw", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bYdUMQluPbp_zbIs_RLYDQ", "review_id": "mjvOy2_Dk1RX7lw9KxU9Vw", "text": "WEAK SAUCE...literally. Against my better judgment I decided to go to Dragonfly instead of Pho Ao Sen to spice things up a bit. I ordered the Pho Veggies and was sadly disappointed. The broth tasted like they had just started simmering it and then threw tons of salt and pepper in it to cover that up. The veggies were raw, which was fine for the bok choy but not for zucchini or red peppers or mushrooms. And another note on mushrooms, the menu says shiitake and I got raw/dirty button mushrooms. My friend and I were the only ones in there for lunch and the service still sucked. It's a good thing she is sick so she couldn't actually taste the broth (thanks to the half bottle of sriracha she dumped into her pho tai). Probably not going to this place ever again...", "business_id": "juzATNnxyBWEdQoDoKrEuw", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9RPhpa897l8ptzeQFAQiUQ", "review_id": "s0HNIv9xY3sF6WwIwk_H3g", "text": "It is our favorite Vietnamese restaurant. Never disappoints and we really love the Spring Rolls.", "business_id": "juzATNnxyBWEdQoDoKrEuw", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6UJ56Kx0JtwWWGseQmknmg", "review_id": "_JU66_PqgozGAc3w9SOakw", "text": "I love this place, They have new owners now. After the new owners came in the food quality is the best it has ever been.\n\nGo on the weekend when the service is the best!", "business_id": "juzATNnxyBWEdQoDoKrEuw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l2qZm-1Q39u-IJ3jBhgf6Q", "review_id": "mxmVz-RMXF6ybWRpluIdwg", "text": "I have a bad experience when come here before and I never come back again. The food is not good as I expected. Maybe I come back some days and retry.", "business_id": "juzATNnxyBWEdQoDoKrEuw", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0beZngJ03EmIQfVcnlVK4w", "review_id": "7TJiH2m8ZCoCoD9UBzQdLA", "text": "Had dinner here last night and it has gotten better! Everything was super fresh and yummy! The food is totally authentic and reminds me of my travels in Asia. I think I will be going here more and more now that it is fall/winter for the Pho. The bbq is also REALLY good!", "business_id": "juzATNnxyBWEdQoDoKrEuw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WpOXBiNf7vmRxZf1oTDncg", "review_id": "uHq_ftyMAsb_PlmdihzMMw", "text": "I can't get over these reviews.\n\nI was a patient of Dr. Zenner's for five years from 2008 to 2013. Only reason I no longer am, is that I no longer live in Phoenix. \n\nI'm sorry to hear that the primarily gripe with other reviews is the wait time. Let me tell you something, I've lived in five major metropolitan areas besides Phoenix, been seeing various psych's for about 20 years -- I say this to give an idea of the history of my knowledge of other psych's. Psychiatrists are a dying specialty. Every single one I've seen in every city I've lived in -- there has always been at least a 1/2 hour wait for an appointment. Did I wait when I was Zenner's patient? Yes. Did I wait when I was a patient of every other psych? Yes. It's sad, but its indicative of a greater problem with the medical community. \n\nWith that said, I found Dr. Zenner to be excellent. While my issues were primarily stable over the course of his care, there were a few things that came up through the years. When those issues arose, I'd bring them up, he'd provide suggestions and we'd change the course of treatment. He's quick, his assessments are spot on (or at least they were for me). \n\nI've been to a LOT of pysch's, some good, some horrible. Dr. Zenner is excellent.", "business_id": "CcBOox3znUKO0zV464Jv3Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mZmRORRFbjd-emdEziDKbg", "review_id": "0V3Kotr1hv1nUl_pvDRNgA", "text": "do not use these people to finance your vehicle. They do not fully disclose fees and terms and when you get to the end of your loan you will have a surprise. Unethical", "business_id": "KVnJ9fbvDDn6XUHEJV5smg", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hb2KZiVeZBindeVIu5lYvw", "review_id": "0sNO_JL3CK4vejvQAjKu4A", "text": "I can not express enough on how horrible this business is! STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!!!! Please do your research before financing a car through CAG, you have other options when it comes to financing and this place should not be one of them. Save your money before buying a car. I am not just saying this because I am angry, it is the complete truth! The cars are horrible and their system they have in place for payments is god awful. Very unprofessional and not customer service friendly.", "business_id": "KVnJ9fbvDDn6XUHEJV5smg", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3EGc7iK1sIltuGulQFZwcA", "review_id": "-xyvpBo5xjRFkdUo6pRUUw", "text": "I wouldn't give any stars for this dump of a place ... The floor was dirty , some of there machines were broken & filthy .. No manager or workers to be found & when they are around , they are rude .. I've been to this place twice and would never come back . I would rather pay more $ at a place that is clean and have friendly helpful workers . I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy .......", "business_id": "V0WyXBZqOI_Rpq0m7drylQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6haRx3OHULNCP_nLQ68USQ", "review_id": "PIZq49Wov-jAV7ljuIvIzg", "text": "This is right near where I live, infact just across the street. It's never busy or crowded and theres also plenty of working machines. The best part is that it's cheaper to do my launder here than it is at my apartment, and all I have to do is cross the street. The lady that works there is really nice, and so are the people who do their laundry there. They are willing help you find open machines and ones that still have additional time on them.", "business_id": "V0WyXBZqOI_Rpq0m7drylQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OMK7fp8DIMJsEBt2Ikhstw", "review_id": "_Rvi02Fro3jaOmQvf80g5A", "text": "This place will definitely try your patience, food is good enough, but yet slow. I guess made to order, maybe a tad overpriced, but it's a drive thru. Live about a mile away and cringe when the wife says \" Let's get Sonic \" cause I know what's in store. The reviews are right. Orders are consistently wrong, the wait times, all of it. Past 10 years have been back, maybe once a month. Like I said patience will be tested, check your order before you leave the window, I have returned many times to just wait in the line again. And have found I drive a lot crazier leaving there wondering what just happened, EVERY time", "business_id": "GoEHXcq_nY4jZOx3Ay5gxw", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1ySRmdGv9zMvXy45GSDWeA", "review_id": "yC9IicIgyThsrqwTf_J4mA", "text": "Got their current promo item claiming to be a Island fire cheeseburger. The burger boasts spicy habanero sauce which actually fell very short of anything spicy. The redeeming factor is always their drinks but it's hard to get that wrong.", "business_id": "GoEHXcq_nY4jZOx3Ay5gxw", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tI0ANW7U5GYMTlV2Unwa0g", "review_id": "s94xJwP2098ztS7od0DRAg", "text": "I've love down the street from this sonic. The service has always been good and the food quality is great. I don't ever recall an excessive long wait when it's been slow but things happen at every business and one off instances don't require you to blow your load and drop a 1 star review for real word situations that arise at ANY business anywhere. Not enough people go out of their way to write something positive these days.....", "business_id": "GoEHXcq_nY4jZOx3Ay5gxw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MGkQP3dmk2YID4HZvPi1cQ", "review_id": "aT_f60-ybyN1WL3ygba0KA", "text": "Seriously the slowest service I've ever experienced. Been sitting in the drive thru for 30 minutes and not moved. I would pull out and leave but I'm blocked in. This is insane. \n\nIf I wanted to wait for over 30 minutes for food, I would have gone next door to Cornish Pasty. At least I would be able to grab a beer while I waited....", "business_id": "GoEHXcq_nY4jZOx3Ay5gxw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "58q2p_sKM3Nt9fzUEXYvqQ", "review_id": "OEL1X5JrBiocsvjoWrcSHg", "text": "Casual, affordable, family-owned fast-food restaurant with mostly Japanese food, but some Chinese selections. As far as fast food goes, this place rocks. The food is consistently good, the staff is friendly and it's very affordable to eat here. There's plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating and the place is really clean. What's on the menu? Teriyaki chicken, katsu bowls, fried rice, california rolls, mongolian beef to name a few of my favorites. They are really accomodating here as well. You can ask for spicy, extra spicy, not spicy at all...white meat chicken, dark meat chicken.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "axM25ubNdiBZYN6Hj08lYQ", "review_id": "4tr_2uu7TFtb3VDTtB7YCw", "text": "For authentic exceptional Japanese Cuisine, this is a great place. I love the Mom and Pop feel of the place and the family that owns it are the sweetest people. All the dishes were tasty, even the side salad had this incredible cinnamon dressing. Plan to make this a regular spot. No surprise that this place has been here for 18 years! Trust me... I am asian. This is a great place to eat.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "uZbTb-u-GVjTa2gtQfry5g", "review_id": "eIlCHq11NcPXgQjYjQNgHA", "text": "I have been eating here for years, since I was a kid actually, and know the owners. They are nice, hardworking folks that strive to make the best quality meal for you. Think Kyoto bowl, but with better portions and more selection. Everything is fresh and flavorful, with very reasonable prices. My favorites to get here are the katsu bowl and the house chicken. So if you are in the mood for fast-food Japanese/Chinese, Teriyaki Kitchen is an excellent choice.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "koS7XPWneBInT0ktZKhG9w", "review_id": "uP68wMlU-nZUc-HiYJkUvQ", "text": "This place is soooo good. I can't believe more people have not discover this place. Food is great, but the price is even better.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AkJFqLqHHAKY3H5R8p7cPQ", "review_id": "0dfSCU9MfRWQNjtkD-KmCA", "text": "This place is true authentic Teriyaki Japanese food. You can order a bowl, medium plate, or bento. I went with the bento because you can order another dish and then get a little bit of teriyaki chicken. Another great thing, is that they do white meat chicken for another addition $1. The only negative about this is it seems like their A/C was not running that fully. That is why I went from 5 to 4 star. They keep the windows blinds open, so its really warm near the windows. The window area is where they have tables.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TQ5eVGOFr_qB5_BbEd3Sow", "review_id": "0LDYbCTt42DM2Vcw0CGDRw", "text": "My daughter and I, plus my two year old grandson, came here for dinner tonight. We were across the street at the Goodwill after picking him up at his children's center and scrapped our plan to go to Arizona Mills because it was getting late and came here instead. I recognized the place when we walked in and remembered coming here several years ago with my mother and husband and had good food. Tonight was no disappointment. \n\nThe owners couldn't have been more patient regarding our tired, noisy toddler, and to them I apologize. Our food was excellent, flavorful and not overly salty as some teriyaki can be. The salad and soup were especially enjoyable. I'm not a big eggroll fan but theirs were really good and the crab puff was one of the best I'd ever eaten.\n\nI look forward to coming back here, hopefully this trip but definitely anytime I'm in town, and perhaps without the tired child next time so I can relax and enjoy a little more and not chase away other customers.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_VNTAefAwYnVWWn2mcWl6w", "review_id": "cpQ46ryftayJYLRwvu9E8A", "text": "Great 'mom & pop' spot. I always come here and I've never had a bad experience. \n\nThe place looks to be an old Filiberto's building but the inside is really nice. The plants, decor, music, and the sound of running water from a little fountain makes this place very relaxing and comforting. \n\nI've tried a few different things on the menu and while not everything is great, the teriyaki chicken is on point. Never fails me. Plus the owners are always nice. This is one of those places that I default to when I can't decide on where to have my lunch.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L2uBgbc8EqURu3FJApX5mg", "review_id": "ZlhBo9DNlLZM5bS-EP3bhA", "text": "Great quick food! Family is always there making great food. Homemade teriyaki sauce is awesome. Try the Phoenix chicken for a little spice.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UebP4Smm0VdlsQD5yfTGMg", "review_id": "4DNGmv-G8HD5Elv0kUne1Q", "text": "I love this place. Great food at a great price. The staff is so friendly. I've never had a bad experience. Love the atmosphere as well!", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OL8a7vkzQd0x22n7Zyp-GQ", "review_id": "Y7LN1vzuCfdaV9Z-K8FaBw", "text": "This place is awesome! Great food and perfect atmosphere. Very relaxing ! It would make it much better if they had decent hot mustard and sweet and sour verse the poor quality generic kind that comes in a package. I would recommend the dine in experience", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-zvxPPRbC2k1kJJOAEaQwQ", "review_id": "dA3MaBsruyOEAXIYXFuIXw", "text": "Fresh and wholesome food. Good value. Decent price. The owners take pride in providing a clean, relaxing, welcoming environment and good food. It's a hidden gem. Will come back.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SmqnwlCaHwCQ9LcgF7ppQA", "review_id": "mZOHSh1bVt11v4y0kCmYAw", "text": "Perfect example of Don't judge book by its cover. The outside looks outdated but the inside decor and food quality is amazing. The most peaceful and beautiful place around. The elderly lady at the desk was very sweet and I'll be back for sure.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "u8w2yoH7AMrOQahtQu7bXg", "review_id": "Zp-BPeC_l_CxpBJn3DaqPg", "text": "Teriyaki Kitchen provides a wonderful, relaxing dine - in experience wi th great tasting, decent priced meals. I love how the employees are so nice and keep the place so clean. The little garden area is my favorite:) the place offers a wide array of bowls that you can choose from. My personal favorite is the Chicken and veggies, veggies are cooked just right. Anyways, this is such a great spot for lunch and quick bites!", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pUGiPvC91Lm592b50ttUhg", "review_id": "CTBGRwV4fLtggepGIs-D-Q", "text": "Relaxing atmosphere, beautiful interior and serene background music. The food is delicious, I just wish they'd be more light with the sauce. Props to the chef singing in the kitchen.", "business_id": "wc0a0XLhcMkoEQx1TbuhpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CjL3FtpiDzhNXTQPw0-RBw", "review_id": "0RHYzpFyHK07b3rQPz1GKw", "text": "This hospital took great care of my father when he was diagnosed with cirrhosis and again when we brought my 6 month old in with a 104.2 fever. \nBoth were admitted for a week and all the staff we encountered were extremely caring and professional. The nurses and doctors were very gentle with my baby girl and took great care of my dad. I also love the pediatric icu. Lots of cool things for kids to do and look at when they get sick. Great hospital. So much better than Shea!!!", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "szmMynVqrFANV5TI5xwlFw", "review_id": "BtprpmYuXP3YS8OrPGMiMA", "text": "This pertains specifically to the ER. I've currently been sitting here an hour and a half. I've having terrible chest pains and trouble breathing. They gave me a mask and told me to have a seat. There was a young gentlemen that came in having issues with his epilepsy and he was set to wait in line with all of us for a doctor to see him. Mean while he has a seziure, falls out of his wheel chair, and busts his head on the concrete. I'm sick of sitting here in this sess pool of germs. I feel like I've gotten sicker by just being here. Before considering coming here, think to yourself \"are you really that sick??\"...it might be better to go get some hot soup and sleep it off!", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pqnYZy25nEwGAAjShOpJGg", "review_id": "S3XzP5dVIYLAV_HJpr5QpA", "text": "I've been here a few times lately to visit my brother-on-law & to have some pre-op appointments. It seems to be clean & well-kept. The staff that I have encounterd has been friendly & helpful. When I have surgery, I know I will be in good hands.", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "042ufPrDwLLzQTeR2Zvo0A", "review_id": "oH9370a1SpmsxQjzkRZ5kA", "text": "Worst hospital ever! If you love your family...don't take them here. My husband died here when he should not have died at all! I know of another person who went here for minor issues and ended up on life support. When they transfer to other hospitals they live!", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GNEKXmAhWHws_wfRP_IzZw", "review_id": "UZNI2CxF6DFveUxP5FniNg", "text": "I feel like there shouldn't be a whole review page for a hospital. It seems that each person's experience is based on one, maybe two, departments that causes the entire hospital to get a bad review. That said, this review is for the Labor/Delivery and Postpartum wards.\n\nWe went in to be induced with our first child at 41.5wks. The initial process of getting signed in and settled into our room was okay. I hate that in order to even be admitted to a hospital these days you have to put in a down-payment. $2K is the baseline for admittance into L&D, which is insane, but it's not necessarily the fault of the hospital (thank you, insurance companies) and is a rant for a different forum.\n\nOnce into a room, our first nurse was nice enough, though a bit rough with the Cervadil (I won't go into detail here). We met Dr. Tamanaka, who was the on-call OB from the sister-office of our regular OB, Dr. Linnerson. He was quite nice and explained everything to us clearly and patiently. That was really our only interaction with him since we were admitted in the evening. \n\nCome morning, we met the next shift of nurses and were blown away with how nice and friendly they were. I think it helps that my husband and I are friendly, reasonable, and generally pleasant folk. We chit-chatted through the morning while waiting for the next phase of the induction process. Our primary nurse ended up having to transfer our care to another, since one of her other patients needed an emergency c-section, and was seriously bummed. Eventually, every nurse on the floor, including the supervisor, came in to see us, claiming that they had to meet the couple that had all the nurses so happy and relaxed. Anyway, the new nurse was equally lovely and I felt like I was surrounded by friends. \n\nI just realized I'm starting to write a novel, so I'll try to keep the rest of this brief! Our OB, Dr. Linnerson, came to break my water (I think I can leave a more detailed review about him on his office page, Contemporary Care for Women). Bottom line: they didn't jump straight to Pitocin, they gave me time for my labor to progress, and they let me labor how I wanted to. \n\nUltimately, when time came to deliver, I was disappointed at how unavailable the on-call OB seemed to be. He eventually showed, but our nurse definitely did most of the work. What I loved about the Dr: he let me \"catch\" my own baby and was super-cool about not announcing gender and leaving that for my husband. Excellent moment for us. \n\nFast-foward to the next day when we were transferred upstairs to the postpartum unit. Less-than-impressed, though there wasn't anything wrong with the way they did things. I actually think they were probably just great, but after the amazing experience we had in L&D, it seemed a little lackluster.\n\nFood: great quality, really tasty. The only bummer is the time-frame. Since it takes 45-60 minutes for them to deliver your food to you, you have to anticipate when you'll be hungry and what you'll want to eat. Ordering lunch an hour or so after eating breakfast is weird for me. \n\nAnd I think that'll do it. Loved L&D nurses, but Postpartum was meh. So I think 4-stars is fair.", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fDF1zwyNVAUjjz0P2Hq4UA", "review_id": "x6WhO5Rd-yWTklQtSMGeKg", "text": "Banner Desert Hospital (formerly known as Desert Samaritan Hospital) was the hospital I was born at many years ago and is also the hospital I had 3 of my sons at. \nAlthough I have been on just about every floor & unit (either as a patient or a visitor) I dont think its fair to judge or review a hospital as a whole based on the service or experience you had on just 1 area. All in all the hospital is decent. \n\nThings I Liked: the various areas with different themes such as the cow garden, the train garden, the froggy forest, Zen garden, etc. The patients get to custom order their meals and it's actually very good, as is the made to order cafeteria food. The patient tracking system they have for the people in surgery. \n\nThings I disliked: There's no smoking allowed anywhere on property and the security is constantly patrolling looking to bust you smoking. The parking sucks. All the doors close and lock at 9 and there's only 1 way to enter which is usually on the opposite end of the building then I need to be. Its very easy to get lost and their signs, inside & out, are confusing. They are slow to discharge. \n\nTo sum it all up I am sure there are better hospitals but this is the only one I'd ever visit or recommend!!", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9jpNSjHDWCU6yliX213nAg", "review_id": "5ERrhbMejZEmB8Pu_ui7qA", "text": "Was very sick with sepsis and from the moment I came into the ER, I was being worked on. ER is huge now and much nicer. I got admitted in a timely fashion and up to a room pretty quickly. Lots of tests were done at odd times, but whats gotta get done has to get done.", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pgfU6cMP65680t2N9wVCsA", "review_id": "nvJATNc0FX4tMueXjBJKSQ", "text": "I've had bad experiences here but last night was great went in because I had a lumbar puncture and it didn't clot so my spinal fluid was leaking causing the worst headache I've ever experienced and while waiting in line I was asked why I was there I think because I was in so much pain I couldn't keep my eyes open and I was puking they had me in a room an iv in and pain meds givin in 20 min or less and gave me more before discharging me to ensure I had a pleasant night thank you to my doctor and my nurse", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wlUSO4DwpNmTk3jgLva-Hw", "review_id": "qy8X5z5mxfqVsdCFuWoueg", "text": "I delivered my baby here on August 27th and everyone was so helpful. I went into labor overnight and the overnight nurse Pam, took care of me. Nurse Lacey and a flight nurse that was there that day took care of me during the day, and honestly they were wonderful. I had to get a c section after 16 hours of labor but they stood by me the whole day. The doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses were all there for me and explained every procedure. The recovery room had a bathroom and both were nice and clean. It had a sofa for my support person to sleep in. Nurses checked in often and took good care of me.", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bEjLea5wF0lX1pTmTuZbwQ", "review_id": "GWEKQfGMSnkGDHd92Xaoig", "text": "This used to be a good hospital, unfortunately the quality of patient care has gone straight to hell. Far too many doctors these days are rather discriminatory when it comes to diagnosis and treatment, this would very much be the case when it comes to banner desert. I was patient profiled when I went to the emergency at this hospital for back pain. The blistering moron of a doctor told me to take Tylenol like I would have gone to the damn E. R. Just to have some Idoit quack tell me to that, meanwhile questioning me like I'd committed murder. Needless to say I'd rather be treated by a blind, senile witch doctor then ever set foot in that he'll hole again.", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uJwpUUGNBHegHGF0RiHvag", "review_id": "k0XNUbNw4MiKIyOO_zvxDw", "text": "It has been 5 years since I had major surgery at this hospital and the events I experienced there still haunt me. I wish I written this review right away, but am tired of hearing about how great the surgeon is and what happened during and after surgery that was not written in the hospital notes.", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "02Vgi4MK74pMO-XKfH7CtA", "review_id": "qdxlWdgeG00DNw8nQZaBaQ", "text": "I had surgery at Banner last week. I had a wonderful experience there. Everyone was friendly and so helpful. Every single nurse I had (was there a week) was so kind, gentle and encouraging. When you are recovering from a big surgery it's so nice to have optimistic people around you. If I ever need another procedure (hope I don't) I would go back to Banner.", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EZPTwTcCoiUGK3_Ac4OxJg", "review_id": "XKw9BIzY9Kzd6KVrRLCAEg", "text": "I love their food. You cannot go wrong with the chicken sandwich and tatter tots. \n\nBUT the staff here are OKAY. We are getting different information from different doctors. It is frustrating, but somewhat understandable due to change in shifts. Yet the notations the staff keeps should be one and the same. Two doctors might have different opinions but they should come to a singular solution, and provide it to the patient. \n\nI also think they underestimate the language barrier between patient and medical professional. The professionals speak at a normal pace but it is fast for someone that doesn't speak English as their first language. So a lot of miscommunication occurs...", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PwQjzDpLvxrq1snf0wk3aw", "review_id": "6gJtHadztbpEDb_QnP0Ymw", "text": "I had outpatient foot surgery there last week. It went well. I was worried when I saw how big the hospital is. Parking was tough. They have free valet parking. Once we got to the right building on the campus, it was easy. The staff was very nice and kept things moving forward. Each nurse I saw was super knowledgeable and helpful. I can tell they like it there. They nurse who followed up with me the next day had useful advice. I'm glad she called me. She was friendly too. Overall I'm happy with the hospital. I would return there.", "business_id": "Rm8jCL-8fbBAPtPpBJGu7Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "e8bG8gyPxnntDIp-8qCSLQ", "review_id": "LlEYnlFPStk1tXVpA_XOmQ", "text": "I have not even set foot in the store and I never will. \n\nI flew down to Arizona a few weeks ago to visit my really good friend Dani. She'd just gotten engaged, so we made an appointment to go look at dresses. I called to set it up, and the lady didn't even ask my name or anything. Then I realized I'd forgotten if she said 1:30 or 11:30. So I called back. They had no record of me. I rescheduled for 1:30 on a Saturday. STILL DIDN'T ASK FOR A NAME! Again it was a very short conversation.\n\nThe bride and I were kind of put off. Then we emailed them, hoping to get someone who wasn't the receptionist. NEVER HEARD BACK. We emailed 2 days after our \"appointment\" and said we didn't feel like calling to cancel because they couldn't even respond to us, or care who we were! \n\nNo response!! \n\nNot even an apology or a manager stepping in. We found a few other places around to browse, but it really killed our buzz. Needless to say she won't buy from there, and I'm never traveling for them again!", "business_id": "tAlfFMduWAEXhT02L9H7HQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bkR1tRtCi5ZG4qbdYM-LYg", "review_id": "ZtYfr9iGv7NQFzk0sATX1A", "text": "My boyfriend absolutely got me hooked on the shrimp tacos! Hope you can enjoy too!", "business_id": "nBqXILuCGVZ4-aPuRKjCCg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nFJsNVs62_EoMhy_rLVf9A", "review_id": "vGf_8kQcEAu8XzXjA2lSwA", "text": "My husband went here to order out and the employees acted like they didn't know how to handle that. On the menu you can choose two or three rolled chicken tacos, he asked for 5 and the employee had to go check if that was okay...? Wtf..? He ordered me a chicken burrito and himself a breakfast burrito. The first bite I took I found a chicken bone.. Thought that must have just been a fluke but I found 5 more bones in my burrito...5!!! The chicken tasted old and bland, eventually I had to pull the chicken out of my burrito and just eat the beans and rice. My husband said the breakfast burrito was just mediocre, not what we expected from this place. On top of that the wait was about 25 minutes and the prices are not that great.", "business_id": "nBqXILuCGVZ4-aPuRKjCCg", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E8OdPGNMMWtEx032vXDLTg", "review_id": "LIkN3Jjj9fcU4OGpKQWjtA", "text": "This is one of those places that you see everyday as you drive by. It's also one of those places that you kick yourself for not coming here sooner! \nI ordered the Carne Asada burrito, which is my usual when I'm in a new place. It was good sized, I could tell it was going to fill me up. It had the meat, guacamole, beans and Pico de gallo. It is unusual that it came with beans inside, but the were really good so i didnt mind. But it made it a little light on thr meat. Again, i didnt mind because it was reall good. I asked for the Pico on the side. They brought green and red salsa with the burro (different from the one with the chips) I liked the green alot but not the red, I liked the chips' salsa better. The cook himself brought my plate out which was cool. But was a little put off when I asked for more chips and salsa. The server brought them. She was really nice, and the cook was probably just busy...\nOnce I started to eat the burrito I only put it down once before I finished it, it was that good lol.\nThe tea had a funny taste I drank my water instead. The have pepsi products (dislike). \nI'll be back, and if you haven't been here you should definitely give it a try!", "business_id": "nBqXILuCGVZ4-aPuRKjCCg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NuCkNJhE8ExSeapSEgHQdQ", "review_id": "JG-dixshbbV80cz0xcLX8A", "text": "This is by far the worst mexican food I have ever had. The bacon in my burrito was raw for starters. There carne asada with more like dog food. The smothered chimichanga I ordered had no sauce what so ever and the side of sour cream was spoiled smelt like it had been sitting out on the counter for a week. This place need the health inspector called on them", "business_id": "nBqXILuCGVZ4-aPuRKjCCg", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dd9XSj09aVpDI-Clwcmj7w", "review_id": "ReYuyfN4gcveVZ2WNJGuKw", "text": "The food is really good there but the drive thru takes FOREVER. Wow! Not good if you have a short lunch break.\n\nI would recommend getting the bacon avocado burger but it may be faster to just go in, order and leave instead of going through the drive thru.", "business_id": "2qf-0qkDNh7r8iU0498htQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zMyxfKShJOT4JO2D4qvPPw", "review_id": "B47_hrlFPQ5EUpTSnkzEDA", "text": "Open 24/7, firendly staff and the burguers there rock!!!", "business_id": "2qf-0qkDNh7r8iU0498htQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FE3FYHKotK8tgaVaeN6Evw", "review_id": "DTG80ze8NxJCMHNjt1zISQ", "text": "Just got the first food I've had today due to a long work day and the gal.at the drive thru was so nice and cheerful it made my day. Best way to end the night with a good burger and a pleasant and quick experience.", "business_id": "2qf-0qkDNh7r8iU0498htQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7UHFwq8juli9W78fDPEwJA", "review_id": "9NmWM-gw36tD-iAP8nnplw", "text": "I love Whataburger! But this location, which I visit at least once if not twice a day, has become the very slowest ever possible Whataburger in town! It is been that way for several months. And they don't seem to have a clue that they need to fix it.", "business_id": "2qf-0qkDNh7r8iU0498htQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7FhH6XuNmMS8YD6eBuUVRw", "review_id": "wwleVZnL8zzhypAOWyGlbQ", "text": "Food is amazing as always. Love the prices. All employees have great customer service!", "business_id": "2qf-0qkDNh7r8iU0498htQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7UHFwq8juli9W78fDPEwJA", "review_id": "a9I8HQnoW_4Kj6M51c-Q1A", "text": "...continues to be the slowest drive through in Maricopa County. If it wasn't the closest one to me, I wouldn't come here at all. Is there anyone in Whataburger management that can get this restaurant back to speed?", "business_id": "2qf-0qkDNh7r8iU0498htQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E0BiYqphpFbN9Zbv6076Hg", "review_id": "__fbKYDcggIyt9l3d8sNLQ", "text": "My first time here I ordered a chicken strip sandwich and I got it cold. But all I had to do was ask nicely for them to make me one hot and they brought it out to me hot and it was super yummy! They were very nice and professional about it too. Great service !!", "business_id": "2qf-0qkDNh7r8iU0498htQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0beZngJ03EmIQfVcnlVK4w", "review_id": "fyj1c1gk6a_sHkEgmoGsKA", "text": "Ya, not the best golf course I've been to. The grass needs lots of work, and there are tons of pigeons! I hit 2 with balls! I felt really bad, because they would get hit, lose feathers, and fly away scared. I am not into animal cruelty and I have no idea why I had the luck of hitting 2 of them, but toooo many birds on the range. I will go again because it is close to my house, but I have been to much better courses for sure. Sorry Dobson! I have to say it like it is.", "business_id": "bRk44ShCT0osos-1xaTRyA", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OMC3DRyGrDbq-oMtdRAH8Q", "review_id": "PFxBP7AG8IXCl4_OWto0Xg", "text": "This was the 2nd time I've golfed at Dobson Ranch. The first time we decided not to go back. They cram too many people on the course, which just makes the day drag along.\n\nThis time the course wasn't busy but when we get there we find out that they are over-seeding so tee-boxes can't be used, and that the carts could not leave the path. And to top it off, no cart girl on a day it was 98 degrees.\n\nWow, that would have been important information when the reservation was made a week or two prior. I went in a group of 9 (a group of 2, 4, and 3) for some birthday golf, which is the only reason I came back to this place. We had 2 seniors behind the group that called to complain so from early on we had rangers busting our balls. \n\n Rather than try to get us to enjoy their miserable course and conditions, they decided to make it even more obvious that a group spending $200 ($28per person for a round) on golf and another $100 at the bar/restaurant on a Tuesday was not worth their time. They should have been throwing vouchers and coupons at us to come back and apologizing for the conditions and the lack of notice but they didn't do that. This place lacks even mediocre customer service. They cater to the guys golfing with a senior discount. If you are looking to have any fun (ie talking, socializing, smiling) and not take your golf so serious, go elsewhere.\n\nMemo to Dobson Ranch. If you want us to take our golf as serious as a professional, start treating customers professionally, and have a respectable course. I would prefer any of the several muni's in the area that give you twice the value, and twice the service.\n\nIcing on the cake is that hole 1 and 10 are right next to the range. There is no net to keep the multitude of range balls from littering the course. Do they care? No. Literally every place we took a shot from, the sprinkler went on. This happened to both groups. We think they were doing it on purpose (conspiracy? maybe), it was crazy how they would go on and off as we would get closer and farther away from them. We had to run back to the cart several times to save phones/cameras. The cherry on top was when I went in to get a cup of ice from the bartender after our round and she tried charging me 50 cents even though the guy she just replaced was giving them to us at no cost all day.", "business_id": "bRk44ShCT0osos-1xaTRyA", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N4gdJHtHHBXkJMiaJ-x-Yw", "review_id": "3vj_ci21DIqq8pqhB-5dzQ", "text": "This course is in very good shape after the overseeding, and has the best rates in the valley for the winter months! It is not a very difficult course, however the greens are EXTREMELY difficult here! \n\n I've played many of the hard courses in the valley including We-Ko-Pa, Las Sendas, and Troon North. But Dobson has by far the hardest greens that I have ever seen. Almost all of them are 2 tier greens, or have an extreme slope on them. So unless you can stick all your iron shots to 5 feet, your going to have a lot of 2/3 putts automatically. I think the greens are too difficult and unrealistic here. But I like the layout and the distance the course plays at. You have to use every club in your bag here.\n\nNice course, good shape, terrific rates, challenging layout, but not a fun putting experience.", "business_id": "bRk44ShCT0osos-1xaTRyA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mVe1zeB_uO9Pmjp5Hpsclw", "review_id": "iaA4YLEiFtqbsWGWDuiEJA", "text": "I am a member of the Arizona Business connection; we had our weekly meeting there for years. With that said, I go there often and always have great service and good food, I got into eating Oatmeal and I had asked if they had Raisins, \" No\" said the server, next week when I order Oatmeal and small cup of Raisins were serviced to me! Friday night Fish Fry is Awesome! There is a Bar that is separated from the Restaurant. Great Place!!", "business_id": "bRk44ShCT0osos-1xaTRyA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZgTmDSSkIWNxZLH5q235AQ", "review_id": "D1aSjWLsYIWgHhRT7ir-DQ", "text": "Terrible experience! My family was harassed on the course and had the cops called on them because they were driving on the rough to get to their ball (2 of the players were handicap). The office apologized, but that doesn't help that the golfing experience was ruined and $200 down the drain. Thanks for the horrible experience, we'll never be back. \n\nPlease don't waste your money here!", "business_id": "bRk44ShCT0osos-1xaTRyA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "utRgH1b1olzlvLzkP7CZAg", "text": "A-ok library in my opion. Not huge but it is big enough to stop in and look around for something that catches your eye. Internet is available and the first hr is free, which is nice. Not as large as of a selection in some areas as i would like so i will need to venture out to a bigger library in some cases but for the most part this librbary is super convient for me and will def be a regular. \n\nThey will text you also for return reminders!", "business_id": "Mi64fhK1mOmXndA2VIoCCw", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y7sq26EXGz7XG7DSo8TOuQ", "review_id": "5Ao86ArYN4OM2OHZxJot_Q", "text": "This place is what it is - it is a hospital, physical therapy, drug testing, mask testing, work specific testing, worker's compensation review, urgent care, and a doctor's office.\n\nBottom line, you might come and be seen right away OR you might wait 3 hours to do a 3 minute drug test. Or maybe they will bring someone in out of a ambulance. Never know.\n\nMake sure you bring a fully charged phone to deal with the wait.", "business_id": "PozoPU7Wab4ckNjUD_LOrg", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1t4hxOeOyRXUgCiu7JvxFg", "review_id": "hw50EkcA-_rC6xBHNIE6aA", "text": "My wife bought me a humidor for my birthday and I didn't have any sticks to fill it with. I didn't really know what I liked about cigars so I went in, described what I liked about booze, women, and life on the edge. One of the owners (who's name escapes me) was incredibly helpful. He helped me pick out cigars that were in my price and flavor range. From that I discovered the Tatuaje by Don Pepin Garcia. This cigar remains my favorite to this day and I now keep my humidor stocked with Don Pepin cigars from cigarbid.com\n\nThis store is a great place to socialize with other cigar smokers, the selection of cigars, pipe tobacco, and accessories is huge. They have a private club which looks awesome but even as a non-member it's a great place to hang out at (non-club side of course). Check it out!", "business_id": "h4no0SCEH9xbCrkr6YXJ9A", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TQ5eVGOFr_qB5_BbEd3Sow", "review_id": "Bet3zlEw-A9ykSwTNt6-JA", "text": "This place was very good for the excellent price. I especially loved the beef noodle soup which had a dark rich broth and lots of noodles and meat. I was in a soup mood on this chilly evening and I had three small bowls of it. The chicken with star noodles was also good. I had two bowls of it. I only had a taste of the potato-leek and was too full to appreciate it. \n\nThe salads were fresh and tasty but I was running out of room so I couldn't finish them. There was only one piece of pizza left, which I ate. It had good flavor, though was more like frozen pizza than pizza parlor type. The Caesar salad was gone when we first went thru so I didn't taste it. My daughter went back for some and liked it. She said the ice cream was real good at the end. I only had room for a tiny piece of sweet honeydew melon and small portion of strawberries, both good. \n\nThe dinner was $5.79 for me and $6.79 for her and we both felt like it was a bargain. While it was buffet, the girl walking around kept checking with all the customers see if they needed anything. \n\nThere wasn't anybody at the cash register when we walked in even tho we waited a couple of minutes so we went ahead and went thru the line. I'm sure we could have left without paying as nobody seemed to realize we hadn't paid, except that's not my style, so we tracked somebody down to pay when we were finished. They had already closed out the cash registers since it was closing time and couldn't take my credit card so I paid cash and received a handwritten receipt. But the manager and helper we chatted with at the end were so nice it balanced off the negative.\n\nOh, and I especially looked carefully at the trays and dishes after reading an earlier review but everything was very clean. So was the table we sat at, though we did change tables as the first booth we sat at was very small and left us no \"growing room.\" The other booth was spacious and fine.\n\nNext time I'm in a soup mood, this is my place to go!", "business_id": "1J1iid_qU__8_CxiS2Zw4Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X73FFjzveWTOSJR2RfTh9A", "review_id": "h1Vbb0pyLqeYSQcT2lTlPg", "text": "This Mesa location for Souper Salad has undergone drastic improvements in the last month or so, and I would like to compliment them on a job well done. Gone are the greasy tables and dirty heat lamps, the permanently ill staff coughing on the dinner trays, the poorly laid-out floor plan and the perennially dirty windows. Now the place is open, inviting, and full of sunlight and air. Yes, it's closed now and the doors are locked, but think of the favor they've done you--now you can't eat there if you tried!", "business_id": "1J1iid_qU__8_CxiS2Zw4Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LqgGgWi3FLHBViX9tmZ9sw", "review_id": "LJen7VQxcvGXSfeEDQTw-Q", "text": "$8 for a hair cut and well done!???? WIN WIN!! These Asian ladies are good and you don't have to wait long. I went for a trim and they don't make a difference between men or women. With a hair do, goes up to $20 I think. Good DEAL! \n\nAfter you can drink a boba tea...what else can you ask for!?", "business_id": "OYtCsr0-FMtKDb6PpQWJtg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2mUUGaGLypqrBPQgmxV2_g", "review_id": "8hGZqtykY_qsuTVxMYEQ8g", "text": "Went it for a haircut and it was so quick and inexpensive. Cash only to keep the prices low. Thank you for the haircut! Will try to get a color treatment next time.", "business_id": "OYtCsr0-FMtKDb6PpQWJtg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "DBdGycigal-eU4BajGje9g", "review_id": "FKTEUTTdC8y0XrR0y1cW3A", "text": "Obviously this place caters to a certain crowd that gets munchies at all times of the day and night. If you need more clarification, msg me. But the subs are fantastic, almost as good as subs from back home in Jersey, almost.\n\nThe subs are fresh and stuffed with everything you want. I've been here many times and the only negative is that the staff is sometimes a little slow. But since I'm usually there after drinking (I'm not the DD), it doesn't bother me much.\n\nI would recommend this place as a decent choice for late night fare, way ahead of going to Dennys. It definitely is an adult friendly place, leave your brats in the trunk.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q0m-xdxfjvjeyL1bQJZsUA", "review_id": "PceVBEH5csfNGCFxqcoPSg", "text": "A friend once gave me a list of reasons to enroll at MCC, the first of which being \"Cheba Hut is right across the street!\" \n\nThe subs are amazing. I'd tell you what my favorite sub on the menu is, but all that would end with is me giving you a link to their menu. It's ALL good, even the vegetarian stuff (and I don't usually LIKE vegetarian subs). And then there are the munchies. Oh god, the munchies are awesome. I'm personally a fan of their goo balls (a giant ball of PB covered rice krispies with cocoa and honey) and their hemp brownies. \n\nOn top of that, everyone who works there is pretty much made of win.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pFA8pj5P7Khl1aZBtvdzpA", "review_id": "Iys-lqVUaWzI7SKsgjbZ7w", "text": "Don't forget the green! \n\nI am never disappointed when I come here. Yeah I know the wait can be long, and the service can take a while... But it's definitely worth the wait.\nI love the ambiance of this place, it's fun and creative, not to mention ...green. haha. \n\nI usually get the Griefo, with honey mustard and all the veggies. or the Thai Stick, \"naked\"... The white widow is delicious too. \n\nTheir \"munchies\" are the best of the best, my favorite is the one made with fruity pebbles for the one with peanut butter captain crunch. \nI know I'll always be a fan of this place. I just love it. :D", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QGzRZoWOM1PN6oIYFDnfgA", "review_id": "O1MefimBGQxhqTuXeg6nHQ", "text": "I have been going to this Cheba Hut since I was a freshman in high school. During that time, it was simply because I enjoyed the novelty of the place, and the food was good. Now I return simply for the amazing sandwiches.\n\nThe entire menu is great. Everything is fresh. Great sides like fruity pebble marshmallow treats. Great staff. Great music. All in all, amazing sandwiches in a relaxing, friendly atmosphere.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EsWCLBsOa_Wp2wpOh4dPXA", "review_id": "M4DLl0Lw_NIrX96zX8Titg", "text": "My normal sub place has always been quiznos. I heard about cheba hut from a friend. I figured, what the heck? Ill give it a try. Glad I did because WOW. Subs were awesome. It has a weird \"get high\" type of vibe to it, which I don't really know how \"getting high\" and eating a sub relates but, whatever....enough rambling on....Subs are delicious period. They have a few convenient locations you can hit. Use google maps on your smart phone and have a great lunch or dinner. Yay! Im a fan.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "f4_0MTexPnmvuWwjTsR_mQ", "review_id": "vCU_tzAhwJr3UmapMVMHjA", "text": "Four words...holy santa Claus shit!!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aCVlsdLTSuwWq18VnrODRg", "review_id": "_kfily1N99nFwnVcdztYsQ", "text": "To be blunt, hemp cream cheese on a sandwich is genius! As a vegetarian, I am always looking for decent sandwich places. Cheba Hut's relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and GREAT sandwiches keep me returning. Friends and non-vegetarians that I have taken to Cheba Hut enjoy their sandwiches so much so that they return themselves. My personal favorite is the Griefo. If you can, save room for a brownie!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qyh65muysp06AdaXgUOf9w", "review_id": "nRO3dPfVydqy4ihNHXT55g", "text": "I didn't want to give a sandwich shop 4 stars, but I had the Griefo almost 8 hours ago and I still feel satisfied and look forward to going back (probably tomorrow). The Griefo is vegetarian (not vegan), by the way, and delicious! I had it on the garlic/herb bread and had it piled with every veggie they had, including jalapenos. The theme is awesome, and the staff is super friendly and fun. I had the grape tea to drink and was really impressed. For a \"munchie\", I had a chocolate and peanut butter rice krispee treat.\n\nI wish there was a Cheba Hut in Miami, but for now I will be sure to visit whenever I am in Arizona.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFLsiSlxvO0HaVQuMOVHDA", "review_id": "lTIDsaHsQzQ_-I-LapRUWw", "text": "I love this place, just across the street from my work, I go here alot!!! The sandwich's here are AMAZING!!! The only complaint is the wait and delivery time is LONG!!!\n\ntry the white widow or tia stick!!!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WWQu34juLA1mBiwvjqGHCw", "review_id": "MIH72xeQ4ngo3YdDH5ZbYg", "text": "AK47 is my all time favorite but ZOMFG if you have not tried the white widow on garlic with shrooms you are missing out to make it even taste better add some @fuegomaya to it it will be your best bud", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sR_mlVzYpvpunzwjRGJknQ", "review_id": "qEglXhFl_hK1BlkCWI09iQ", "text": "Great Sandwiches! Great desserts! They have the the best fruity pebble krispy treat i have ever had! Great Price! I LOVE Cheba Hut! I have never left disappointed!I am a Life long customer!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R1xBEUfBwOw2X1dqycDggQ", "review_id": "9t5oUmPSVu1Fi1nfr2DvAA", "text": "Order twice in the past two weeks and i completely loved it!! Had it delivered to my apartment and it was quick. The girl that answers the phone is awesome. Very positive vibe!! Love it :)", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TlEfizHjEaVlLpYt5oKZRg", "review_id": "YDtuCrTeQZNwVddoJaejkA", "text": "I stopped by the Cheeba hut last week for lunch and had the white widow sandwich. The line was a little long and the place has a real hippy type vibe. Think tommy Chong meets Quiznos.. They have Krispy treats with fruity pebbles, Rice Krispy, and Capt Crunch. Bread is fresh and veggies do not over load the sandwich. And the best part or all is..... They have TANG !!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Urf1mXPMFvoJUoXVxszERA", "review_id": "PiV2YRKQJZ4XAlPEFnyUoA", "text": "I don't even know where to begin. Ive never had a bad sandwich. Tried many different ones. My favorite one is the kgb. It's amazing. Try the purple haze beer. The home made rice crispy treats. Oh my God and the drink selection.. they have TANG ON TAP! LOVE THIS PLACE!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5MxXob-UmvTg2YOZPHeE7A", "review_id": "xZd6dpJZOh5pFbiRaJT8Ww", "text": "I love Cheba hut. My personal favorite is the White Widow. Its the best chicken bacon ranch sandwich out there. Their meat and dressings are prepared fresh daily. Great spot for lunch breaks but be prepared to wait, the line will be long.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M0svK28RwpmTGgwF4_Rwtw", "review_id": "3tcZWb5l-qI6JHT0JSPeTg", "text": "I used to be a regular, but I left for a couple months, came back, and they changed everything. Took my favorite sandwich off the menu and rearranged everything on the menu so I suddenly found myself scanning to find a different vegetarian sub to choose from with a snarky little cashier in front of me giving me attitude while I tried to make up my mind quickly. Not pleasant. I normally tip, but not this time. I got the bill and figured out that Cheba raised their prices. Didn't realize that the bill was also high because the cashier rang me up for a 12\" when I asked for an 8\". And when I tried to put ice in my cup for a soda, nothing would come out but slush. Never going back! As if it's not hard enough to find decent vegetarian food, they took two of those sandwiches off the menu AND raised prices. Done with them.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eia5Qt8pfrPNvYH-7Ht-Bw", "review_id": "rNORdODyqx2rGoDgONqPlA", "text": "Great food and employees. They are the only place that still has sprouts! I love eating here!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "71-whNReTU-1TnZcpXyoXw", "review_id": "rBbTJT6NmTceYtpRk0XG_Q", "text": "Great sandwich experience, the food was really good and fresh I had the 5-0 on garlic bread. The staff was friendly and even came around to ask how everything is. Can't wait too go back and try the Kush.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gnSy_kgvL5Fk33UOWeWpXg", "review_id": "pwR-WRhtnuD9fgJtq2_QiQ", "text": "Where has this sandwich shop been all my life?! \n\nThe hubby and I were out on a Sunday afternoon and this place popped in my head for food cuz the hubby was getting the grumpies, lol. So I pulled out my handy dandy yelp app and found a location near us! And by George were we glad I did! Starting with the decor and the friendly greeting to the sandwiches everything was bomb diggity! The food so good I wish I got a bigger size! I got the Kali mist and the hubby got the dank sandwich. I was \"highly\" impressed and so was my husband with his choice. Right amount of spice with the chipotle mayo too. \n\nDefinitely glad we stopped in here today, will definitely be back in the future to try the other wonderful looking sandwiches! :)", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1CGI66n0zKnK_mpMkdYkQQ", "review_id": "bCXsWNF7d6x9EaTNnR-6ZA", "text": "Tasty toasted sandwiches with a little side of weird and a whole lot of pot references. But, back to the sandwiches...The signature garlic herb bread is fantastic and they have a ton of options. Plus, the staff is super nice/laid back (I'm sure everyone is shocked by this) and will make some pretty great suggestions. My last sandwich here was the pinner KGB, a roast beef sandwich with mushrooms, bell peppers, and Swiss with extra horseradish sauce plus the works (lettuce, tomato, onions, oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese and oregano). Added some Pineapple Yerba Matte iced tea and I was super happy. I wouldn't bring your conservative mother-in-law to this place due the the giant blunt sculpture hovering in the back, but anyone else who loves a good sandwich will adore this place.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nlYQEna2Le01oaiYtSArPQ", "review_id": "mnUHiLRtzzJNkdRAopv_Wg", "text": "This was my first time here, and it was good. I had an AK-47 \"pinner\" which is the medium size, roast beef, mushroom, and red onion sandwich with Au jus dip, and it was pretty tasty. The atmosphere is laid back, cool pieces of art to look at, and polite (and dare I say handsome) employees.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HBrxxFoy0dw9BT55fBiUrg", "review_id": "Io9WmvuNcSQ8oE95G2Hq2A", "text": "Super Chill environment with great variety of sandwiches. Love their Kool Aid dispensers", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0OAMlFMI85pM4-S8252U8w", "review_id": "nmwVNNOoXHqVfxoYGtn9Rw", "text": "This place isn't for children unless you like your kids to come and see all the 420 stuff then leave them home! Service is fast and excellent, the food is amazing! All the sandwiches are named off of different kinds of weeds. The koolaid machines are my all time favorite! I recommend this place to anyone who's a stoner and 420 friendly.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C83yFdUIGmLrqAuqE_FneQ", "review_id": "UGSHe9SeiMlhy_zfB5BXHQ", "text": "Just a lovely laid back place. I'm not the biggest sub person, but the atmosphere is hard to beat. The employees are very laid back and friendly, and even friendlier if you happen to come in while in what we might call an \"altered state of mind\". The food is excellent. It's always really fresh and once you try it, it makes Subway look pretty crappy in comparison.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qf-XMP3HqAy6e21KqCT5Ww", "review_id": "KqwfJm5a7HA30lyFCq_gSw", "text": "I had the Acapulco gold blunt sandwich and it was great. The bread was soft and flaky and the ingredients tasted fresh. The staff was totally cool with me being high and we all laughed. The black tea is amazing as well!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4GS38g-d84X3Q6Zf1ZKtsw", "review_id": "9ByAJcNM8PV2bSnrhihk1g", "text": "I don't even know where to start. Friendly and courteous staff? The best sandwiches in town? Bomb cookies and Rice Crispy treats? Chilled Kool-aid on tap? Sure they take a while to get your order to you, but good things come to those who wait. One of my favorite places to eat. Period.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RXYM8aYdRge308QJsn5nAQ", "review_id": "kI2LcTGCcihawT9baXRyaA", "text": "Awesome shop! I call in my Apollo 13 from class and it's ready as son as I show up 5 mins later. Great staff, delicious sandwiches", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LOENjNpItvW21f2BHYnlMQ", "review_id": "rb3NNvKQXoglfubVLet0Zw", "text": "Ordered the tuna sub, appreciated it not having celery. The line to order was super long and took just as long to get the sandwich. All in all a good sandwich although the tuna was a bit dry, the bread and toppings were good. I would try to come here at non peak times, and pre-order online. Love the environment in the store and the music was cool.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NuCkNJhE8ExSeapSEgHQdQ", "review_id": "0Q7bzA7MDhYHBZV-hfZq5g", "text": "This place never disappoints me. Last time I went there a small mistake was made, when I call to notify them about it they went out of their way to fix it. They gave me a free blunt of my chose. I chose the Luke Skywalker loaded banana peppers spicy mayo lettuce tomatoes onions jalapenos all that good stuff. Literally the best sandwich I've had I've ate at five star restaurants that charge $25 for the sandwich $8.59 sandwich blows the rest out of the water. There stafd always so friendly and has awsome ideas to add t9 your sandwitch to blow it out of the water. I come here at lest onces a week with my man\nKeep up the good work. The manager at the location on souther and between Dobson and Alma School always makes a pleasant experience sorry I forgot your name but but he he's black hair wears a benie. Yall need to give him a rasie.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b63D6A9pYtiKShHKf9G0rA", "review_id": "2o5EQypvisjT2BLPUPdsKg", "text": "Very upset! I wanted a delivery and I live on McLintock and baseline. They're cut off is McLintock. I understand I am technically west of McLintock, but my house is literally 2 houses off of that road. When you tell me your driver can deliver to me on if my address said \"McLintock \", even if I'm on the west side, then you can deliver to me. And because it doesn't you won't! \n\nYou lost a sale all cause you are lazy and won't have your driver go a few extra feet. Come on Cheba hut.. Don't perpetuate the stereotype of lazy stoners. You are better than that.. Have good business practices and make a customer happy. That's why you got into this business. CUSTOMER SERVICE. \n\nVery poor. Will absolutely go out of my way and drive to the other location in Tempe to try there, due to the incompetence of the employee who took my call.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RKZj2VM9ivAtu9USb-KrBg", "review_id": "GZYTBMiLpBE9fGQY-N85GQ", "text": "Been coming here for 13 years, consistently. Never once had any sort of issues with employees being rude, until today. Curly, the lifelong employee, had the audacity to rudely tell me to not bring $100 bills to pay for my food because it creates too much of a hassle for the employees. Last I checked, responsible businesses keep change in the safe for instances just like this (I know this because I run one). Instead of being kind and telling me to break my $100 bill elsewhere, he was a blatant dick. Sorry Cheba Hut, you won't be getting my cash anymore.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pw-k3TMjt1ZNB2-iRVTDlQ", "review_id": "A1VL2Z5CqOsPO5YYnqspPA", "text": "Love this place!!! There is a nation chain sub shop about 40 yards away that sells generic subs for around the same price..... My advice is to make the 40 yard dash to ch\u0113ba hut and get yourself lifted off a Castro blunt!! ( large size sub) the Castro is a freaking phenomenal tasting sub!!! Lots of great local beers to quench your thirst and COOL-AID ON TAP!! You can't miss when you take a big pull off of one of these unique and delicious TOASTED subs!! Cough, cough.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hWDR9p63FOVWnWxjJE12ig", "review_id": "yChzD3OHiS2FDo8ohl4tzg", "text": "This is probably the only place I don't try different things. Just thinking about the Apollo blunt has me wanting to go there. The Apollo each time. Personnel are friendly, helpful and always professional service.\nMy experience at either location is equally good.\nMore than once I have half wrapped to go and eat the second half in restaurant. Foolish, but oh so good!", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hr7JnYlf72VY9FeuPZj7aw", "review_id": "JyOHz0KeiXcREg9G04oHSg", "text": "Eh it's nothing special. What I don't get is how many employees does it take to make two sandwiches when I came in there were 6 people behind the counter one behind the bar and roughly ten people in the joint. It took over 20 minutes to get 2 sandwiches to go and the sandwich was okay at best. The whole stoner vibe is fine except I have seen people under the Influence make a sandwich faster. I will just take my money to Ike's up the street next time its a little more expensive but it tastes better and they can figure out how to put meat in between two pieces of bread.", "business_id": "KS2w8ychyieJbUqRa6kCHw", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "59pVYStY0yKpRmODFIfDww", "review_id": "ISb0o-gOFT_bJYVxJlc8IA", "text": "Went to eat here expecting a Chinese food dining experience but got a little bit disappointed. Order a Kung Pao Beef but it's really sour, Seafood Tofu kinda plain and need a Lil bit more salt, but their Pork Chop is good. The service is excellent, the only problem that I had is the food taste is just okay. Overall if I'm looking to eat pork chop I'll probably drop by but in the mean time I'll keep on browsing for other chinese food restaurant in the area.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4UoXAtrqxRDhgpFFm4k0Dw", "review_id": "qtNbPImavYhFnfLvqx_Z7Q", "text": "This is a filthy place. Several times I saw cockroaches crawling around. The service is terrible. Only thing I like is their barbecue items. Now I don't even go there because Mekong has better barbecue.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mac3De6NAHvrkRY7FwKcxg", "review_id": "5MW9uLZy6iTF8WtCxWx_Rg", "text": "It's not a very luxurious place, but the food is amazing! It's a pretty good value too. I wouldn't go there on a date since it's not too fancy, but with friends or family, it would work just fine.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fUs5XxOR82Hfrnyl4wi2QQ", "review_id": "MFCk8igPN-2BmT9SLTFAwg", "text": "OK; I thought I would add my two-cents here. Been going to this restaurant off and on for like 20 years. I still think it is a pretty good place to eat Cantonese food. Again, not outstanding, but not bad either. I often find it interesting that some people who write reviews about ethnic restaurants think the restaurant is bad when they do not eat the authentic ethnic dishes --- go figure? Why go to a Cantonese restaurant and eat sweet/sour chicken and egg foo yueng?\n\nWifey and I went for lunch yesterday. I took her shopping in prep for our out of town trip this coming weekend and we got hungry. So we decided to go and eat here again. I ordered a whole roast duck in a take out container and also two pounds of roast pork. For our sit-down orders, my wife ordered her wor wun tun soup and I ordered Chinese beef stew lo mein. My wife always orders her wor wun tun soup if she feels like eating something soupy, since it is always pretty good and consistent. I like Chinese beef stew (naunam) over noodles and this dish was pretty good too. We also ate a little roast pork and some roast duck out of the take out containers but took most of the duck and pork home. Why did I order so much duck and roast pork? -- Because my two dogs love this stuff. I hand strip the meat off the duck bones and they gobble down the duck and roast pork for their dinner. They must have eaten at least $20+ for their dinner last night. Then they had vanilla and strawberry ice cream with strawberry syrup for their dessert, while I was watching the Dbacks game.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cr9z51tS-U1IwE9Wjs9Hnw", "review_id": "7_dGyCdpPZHeHVw0CssnsA", "text": "After inquiring about several dishes and not finding exactly what i was looking for, I ordered some really simple. Jook (congee, rice porridge). A staple. Ridiculously simple to make with the ingredients of rice, water, and a bit of ginger. It was incredible how terrible the bowl was.\n\nThe price was good. The appearance was fine, but the taste set a new record and not a good one. It was straight narsty. There was no rice taste whatsoever. The only thing I could think was that they use mostly rice flour instead of rice to make it.\n\nMaybe I ordered the wrong things, but I don't think i'll be giving it another shot. It is certainly not among the Best Hong Kong Dining in the valley.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OIIz0WoudqkFxwqlsRdZBQ", "review_id": "SCkq1SqCXDsOOtz64KP7Kg", "text": "It was ok. I wanted to like it more. We found it on YELP while my daughter was in the hospital at Cardon's. She wanted egg drop soup which, by the way, was very good (little too much tofu for me). My wife liked the hot and sour soup and the crab puffs were good. Egg roll was a little mushy. Portions were small considering, but prices were very reasonable ($5.15 for lunch special). The reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 is that there is no orange chicken on the lunch menu and the sweet and sour pork I got had some nasty fat chunks in half of the pieces I got. One I had to spit out into my napkin because I couldn't chew it up. Even with that said, I would probably try it again because everything else was good and the price was fair.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w5TdWgn0UNbtMAWveM4Isw", "review_id": "mb0UOgat5UVzqn7BwzBjfA", "text": "Food is always good here, although i did notice they started to microwave the roasted pork. Anyways, when I go, there are 2 lady servers there they both are pretty good. However, when you go and the guys are serving, you better just walk out. the service with them are horrible.\nBut again, great food as always.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "F16mzug4XEe6dBZZl4y33g", "review_id": "-gyRBbhEg6bihRP5EvLy9Q", "text": "One of the best Chinese places I have gone to in Phoenix. Their Orange Chicken is amazing, and I'm really picky about my Orange Chicken. My husband really loves this place, and we have converted his family to them as well. Will continue coming as long as we live in Phoenix.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LH_a-h7Ys2TpKtkCWMUsHg", "review_id": "z0xdo4bzonbhJlGPkVEWMQ", "text": "Just enjoyed our favorite Asian restaurant! Lunch specials are a real value! We always order the garlic green beans... best in town!", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYG_FSHAdLp2BmkKKCt_IA", "review_id": "Sl2EQqsXOzMD9B5ZDE7jNQ", "text": "\u6b7b\u516b\u5a46 made me wait 30 minutes for some pan fried noodles and fried rice.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LI17PZdJ67frvVdCNJkvYQ", "review_id": "RPa_lyl3QKZGuCF-tUdWlw", "text": "Best roast duck in the valley. Come to this place for real authentic Chinese food. The service is alright, and I really would give it 4 stars for decor, but the food is just so good that I gave it 5 stars. I highly highly recommend the duck lo mein. It is simply to die for!", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6yTkDWCDGGH_5-Pr165WUg", "review_id": "c-ELskxKoERYjsJJG2Idow", "text": "We always come here for duck noodle soups. They have very good BBQ pork and duck. Their price is on the low side and their portions are good. Sometimes I feel the restaurant is not very clean, i just look the other way.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kPoXswkgfdstwTKluxUJHQ", "review_id": "ZNOHSvJGqh_9VsEXV0p8zA", "text": "The place was amazing ! What we tried was Beef with green beans and they were FRESH! Won ton soup was SUPER AWESOME and we absolutely loved it!!!!! We went there 3 times and this was our 4th time! I recommend this place! It is Amazing:))", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hMBJ6BhBJ5EtycaBnwhpaQ", "review_id": "xCGRgo3Apcj69SBNBIQyew", "text": "After living in Asia for many years, I find that this restaurant has flavors most similar to those that I have come to love. Definitely one of the most authentic!! We find that we never go wrong with the Roast Duck, Spicy Green Beans, Pepper Shrimp, and Stuffed Tofu.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R4Ax3btoJ6qLXhqq6J50VQ", "review_id": "lYHMuzlAKI4xVsu8TowEGw", "text": "Legit Hong Kong chinese food, we've lived down the street and never thought to venture here. One day we decided to come because my grandpa was visiting and we wanted to take him to a Chinese place. As good as it gets for HK Chinese food. \n\nTo try:\nbeef chow fun with egg sauce (bland for most but I prefer less salty things)\nroast duck lo mein ( a little on the salt side but good!)\nRoast Duck & Roast pork is YUM.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t_5H_-Y09KNPZ47-Iau8IQ", "review_id": "ueEMLAfjf6UGjl7Wibkumw", "text": "I've been eating here since I first moved to the area in 1996. I absolutely LOVE this place. The roasted duck, Hong Kong style chow mein, the salty pepper pork and salty pepper squid. It just doesn't get any better. They give you a very authentic and home-made feeling with their culinary creations. High recommend.", "business_id": "8TGUK7LD3M-vLWml-jLb0w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OESKxoNFZcKl47NrOubgAQ", "review_id": "96_XvqO6z_Y0Wx7kex3YFQ", "text": "I know it is non-profit. It is good for the environment. I know this place creates value out of what other people may be throwing away. Aside from all the altruistic aspects of this business being green and finding use for waste, the reason I love Stardust Building Supply is because they have saved me $1000s of dollars. There are basically two ways this place can help you:\n\nFIRST:\nIf you are tearing something down to update or replace and you need to get rid of the old stuff. Although it still works, you know you cannot store it.....Most tend to throw things away. A few loads to the dump, can and does cost $100s, but you shouldn't! Stardust will come and take half of your things and save you $100s in dump fees and you get a tax break!!!......REALLY!\n\nSECOND:\nIf you are building something:\n - a. You need an in-home a dance studio and need a wall of mirrors, go to Stardust....pay $45 for your wall of mirrors instead of $2000. \n - b. New Cabinet doors.....Stardust.\n - c. White Whirlpool microwave stopped working the day your warranty expired and don't want to pay $300 for a new one. Get the exact same model a Stardust for a third. \n - d. Decided you should upgrade to 6 panel interior doors when it costs you less than $300 installed because of Stardust had them on the floor. \n\nStardust takes requests too! If they don't have what you want in inventory, they will put an astrick in the computer and call you when it does come in.....YES!!!\n\nI have used Stardust for all of the above scenarios, these are real stories for myself over the last few years. Stardust seems to be run by handymen, so if you need a handyman for these projects, ask, and they may be able to refer you to someone who is reputable. \n\nStardust is a great resource and I am truly excited about how and what they have to offer. I apologize about sounding like a used car salesman as I write this, but my enthusiasm is authentic.", "business_id": "n8xJD_wdpcCJo4H8nYoHQw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yK0-kSy1YYlWVk3e5egGYg", "review_id": "My5IME3z3wWKiNXuX4Uj-Q", "text": "If I could I would give it negative stars. We talked to the manager at the mesa store and told him we were redoing our kitchen. They were going to come take the cabinets and counter tops out but couldn't get to it in time, so I removed all the cabinets and counter tops myself. I loaded everything on a trailer so we could take them there. We told him that one of the cabinets (sink) had water damage. They said no problem bring them by. When we got there to unload the cabinets Bob looked at them and said the he doesn't know why we brought them down and said they would trash them anyway. He was very rude and acted like we were troubling him to do his job. VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED with my whole experience with them. Would rather take all my stuff to the dump than back there.", "business_id": "n8xJD_wdpcCJo4H8nYoHQw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3lmbN9XXScviLES_MWo3wg", "review_id": "_8UWi13K18VPgDgKJfs7Zw", "text": "I found out about this place by accident through this site and noticed many reviews saying how great this place is. I went there on a whim with my wife and we were the only ones there at the time. She had the Katsu Don while I had the Katsu plate. It was incredible to say the least. \n\nWe were thinking we'd get our food with a bit of rice, but we were amazed to get some nice sides like miso soup and a very crisp salad which was quite fresh. Her Katsu Don was wonderful and excellently seasoned. It was that perfect sweet and soy taste with the egg keeping it all together over the rice. I took the safer route with the Katsu and was happily surprised by how moist the pork was and how crunchy the outside became. Best part, it wasn't oily. Even the rice was wonderful in my opinion. I could have eaten that with some katsu sauce and been happy for the night.\n\nI can see how some would think the owner could be perceived as rude because he doesn't wait on you hand and foot, but I found him to be incredibly polite if not a bit quiet. If you need a refill on a drink, just ask him and he'll happily do it.\n\nI'm depressed that only one other couple came in while we ate and they ordered to go, on a Saturday no less! I will be back there again sometime trying to bring more friends in to check the place out. You'll get your money's worth and if I weren't already stuffed, i'd order something else to try right now.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3VrsuHI2bSdRQJH_5kI2yA", "review_id": "F4B9yi7nI7U93-jt-06fTg", "text": "most authentic japanese i've had made by real japanese people. (if u don't know, most sushi restaurants and japanese restaurants are actually owned by koreans lols). \n\nthe guy is an old-skool asian guy, not grumpy, but not nice. he does what he does. atmosphere needs some music, but food makes up 4 it. \n\nif u order a dinner, u get a yakitori skewer and OMFG it makes the meal. lightly crunchy outside, juicy flavorful chicken on the inside.... srsly.\n\nthe only thing i don't like is how sweet some of the japanese sauces are.... but that's my own personal preference.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "u9DqYkDeNQF5zFwj2WsSWw", "review_id": "kSCgIYrh0uWgv87Mh2YPnw", "text": "First off, they make good sushi, but this is Japanese, not sushi. It is VERY traditional and VERY good. A tiny bit pricey, but not unreasonable.\nI find the service good. The owner is quiet, but not unfriendly so anyone who says he is is itching for a fight! He always remembers me and is always pleasant. I go for lunch here ALL the time. I like the maguro don or nagaochi (spelling probably) don. Both are bowls of tuna rice w/ a small amount of sweet sauce on the side. Like salty teriyaki or sweet soy. Anyway, the maguro don has sliced raw tuna over the rice w/ nori and the nagaochi has diced raw tuna with green onion and nori over the rice. Both come with miso and both rock. Everyone has to try this dish at least once in their life. It is very easy to eat, even if you are usually afraid of raw fish.\nThe katsu is also good and so is the udon. Honestly, it's all good. Try the combo, the yakitori is amazing. To the guy who said shame on the couple for getting take out- that was probably me! I get take out there all the time, because I eat there at least once a week, it's my McDonald's! I even get take out for lunch and eat it at work, it's my favorite \"fast\" food. He usually makes my lunches and dinners in about 5 minutes. It's always him and his wife. I hear the signed walls are from Japanese ball players, but have not verified with the owner. I honestly have never tried the sushi, I am sure it is good. I would say go to a sushi bar for sushi, go here for good noodles and hot dishes, plus amazing rice bowls.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "OazxM5v9i8PQ6NXWQDxCGQ", "review_id": "c2ZzfRPyXFJ2nGOK6FC9-Q", "text": "Grilled Mackerel. That is reason enough for me to come here. Oh wait, your grilled mackerel entree comes with salad, yakitori, gyoza, and edame (the menu said udon, but I wasn't complaining)? Holy crap I would drive across Phoenix for this place, easily.\n\nThe deep fried yakitori is really something. Is that tofu in the batter? \n\nThe air in the place is pretty greasy, but I'm willing to overlook such things when the food is that good. \n\nThe Lady had the sukiyaki, which was ok, but very comforting. Either way, she thoroughly enjoyed it.\n\nOk back to that mackerel. I've typically approached it with reservation at most places, but considering that this place didn't seem like your typical Japanese place, I decided to order it. After a small bite, I just pciked the whole thing up with my chopsticks and gnawed away. Damn it was good... moist... nicely cured... and charred. Beware, however, that there will be bones in the thing. When I mentioned to the owner how hard it was to find such good mackerel, he replied, \"Thank you.... only Asian people eat that sort of thing.\" I BAH! Plenty of non-Asian people eat fish where the bones may still be in it! Cure him of this misconception!\n\nSo yeah it's really hard to come across a place like this, let alone a place with really good mackerel. For those who live in cities where the vast majority of Japanese places concentrate on sushi (like I do), definitely hit this place up if you find yourself in the area. For all you people in the Phoenix area, definitely visit this place to see what you guys have over the vast majority of other cities in the US.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BnJYAaaJ-ILhWKG1xB_5vQ", "review_id": "fACFvaDIH9ws3L0_UOCiBQ", "text": "If you want to eat Japanese comfort food in a casual setting and not spend too much, go to Nagasaki Grill now. Along with Hana in Phoenix (for sushi), this is my favorite place to go for Japanese food in the Valley.\n\nPlease go here for legit, down to earth Japanese food! It doesn't look like much from the outside, and the interior looks 20 years old, but the food more than makes up for it. It's a mom + pop place run like a diner. From the outside it looks like it might be out of business, but it's not. The food is authentic (except the portions are American sized) and it is very affordable--particularly at lunch. You can eat a multi-course lunch for 5-6 bucks and leave full. Some of the dishes are not as good as others, but when you consider the price and amount of food, its not that big of a deal. The portions can be kind of ridiculous for Japanese food. The pricier dinner entrees are in the 10-15 dollar range and include all the extras mentioned by others (salad, miso soup, yakitori skewer, fried gyoza etc). You may be the only ones eating there... at most there will be one other party there, which can be a bit awkward. So tell all your friends about it and lets keep Nagasaki Grill open!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "o8zuOWtzdJWQCjzptnjbkw", "review_id": "OFk5_rKG-MUIn-pr-rWrdA", "text": "I was looking for udon, so I consulted Yelp, and Yelp pointed me to the Nagasaki Grill. I was a little dubious going in - the place looked closed, or empty.\n\nThe place looks a little grungy, and might benefit from a remodel - and when the food was served, I ceased to care. If you want a pretty atmosphere, or a Dining Experience, go elsewhere, but if you want Good Food, you have found the right place.\n\nThe sashimi was good, the udon was very good, the chilled noodles were good. I haven't tried all of the menu, but if what I did have was representative, their food is excellent.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "xs_fnNe0hofd7ZOupCjesQ", "review_id": "7kpsCuLA1_T0Tsa-MUELEA", "text": "Let me tell ya...I have been going to this area of the valley over the past 5 years hundreds of times, and everytime I do, for some reason I don't have the time to stop in...or when I do, it looks like they are closed. But I finally made it in this past week and boy am I glad I did!!!\n\nI am really picky when it comes to asian food, some might even call me a food snob:) I have tried so many different kinds and different restaurants that there is a lot to compare to.\nThis Japanese restaurant is by far one of my very favorites...\nJust looking at the little stand alone building this restaurant sits in reminds you of little tokyo in downtown LA. Walking in you realize IT IS very authentic. Its owned by a older japanese couple that do all the cooking and servicing themselves! Its soooo cute!!\nLooking at the menu, its no none sense. It is simple and to the point. There are some items that are catered to the american crowd but the execution on the dishes I ordered is strictly Japanese.\nMiso Soup was piping hot- love it!\nThe Japanese curry with chicken katsu was probably the best I have tasted here in AZ.\nI also had the Cold Somen noodles and perfection it was. The tsuyu, dipping sauce was flavorful..umami style!\nThis is homestyle japanse cooking at its best! I will make time for this place everytime I am in the area from now on....I can not believe I almost missed out on this place:)", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "59Zs2T-Y5w9jyxY9tJQLqg", "review_id": "ouXgO0VGzwl7GEBHRaEpeQ", "text": "One of my favorite lunch spots. As has been pointed out, the decor doesn't win any points, but that's completely irrelevant when the food is this good. I try and make a point of regularly trying different things on the menu and so far haven't found anything I didn't enjoy. The lunch specials add miso soup, salad, gyoza, and a chicken skewer. Despite sampling much of the menu, the chicken udon and maguro-don continue to be my definite favorites overall.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DDad5K6GNA0sXB7N1OB6wg", "review_id": "LkO5I2RlVuJqYaE5hleWQw", "text": "I went back 2 months ago and was not happy. The ramen was so bland and the cost did not help me keep the food down :(", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vMi7ptOW2hPPZvHJxw83YQ", "review_id": "_WUD3-o2DtRC1-PWSu4lLw", "text": "Don't come here for the ambiance....come here for the food! We eat lunch here every month or so and always leave satisfied. The place doesn't look like much and you won't be amazed by the service but the selections are good and the prices are very reasonable.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a4LJJU26cSE7k12-0sEw0Q", "review_id": "o6PbFiS0FvfqEiN42h3nQQ", "text": "I have to believe that this is what it would be like at a neighborhood spot in any Japan city. They have a great looking menu and the food is awesome. Try any combo meal on the menu and you'll love it.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "whb9PWx5rIIVNaTJUr0Xig", "review_id": "cHx03jzo-19c9p-6WqSxNQ", "text": "Me and my wife went there excited to finally have Japanese food made by Japanese (most other places are korean people... go figure) but I wasn't impressed. I had the Katsu Ramen and it was like chicken noodle soup. Nothing Japanese about it. My wife had the curry ramen and she liked it but it was basically the same thing I had but with curry mixed in. DOES ANYWHERE HAVE DESCENT RAMEN?!?", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "d66FhQQZzFDKxklh6t63RA", "review_id": "sgPRCxyGzXFmyipxcIglpQ", "text": "We were on our way to China Magic Noodle and drove by this place so we decided to check it out. Big mistake.\n\nNot sure what restaurant the other Yelpers ate in but it sounds like a different place.\n\nOur experience: bad neighborhood, creepy clientele, unfriendly owner, AC that was either malfunctioning or turned off, absolutely no atmosphere of any kind and really, really sub-par food. We had a bowl of curry ramen that the owner couldn't even bother to mix the curry into. No meat or vegetables at all. Just ramen and a lump of curry paste. And then a curry katsu don that was quite possibly the worst I've ever had\n\nThere was no greeting, no smile and no attempt to communicate. My wife's awful ramen came out a good 5 minutes before my katsu. When my food finally did come out, the owner simply dumped the tray on the table (they don't bother taking it off the cafeteria tray), spilling miso soup all over my napkin. No \"Sorry\" or offer to replace the napkin (no napkins on the table despite the fast food type setting).\n\nJust really surly, unfriendly service. (Perhaps he'd have a better attitude if he turned the air on - it was 108 when we were there.) One of the other customers asked for wasabi and the owner said - I'm not kidding - \"It's not free you know!\" \n\nReally just a very sad attempt at food that isn't really that complicated in the first place and the owner's extremely bad attitude made the whole experience kind of insulting. The owner appears openly contemptuous of both the food and the customers and who needs that? Even it if were good, which it emphatically was not.\n\nI'd rather eat anything than this crap. There are a half-dozen other restaurants within a mile of here that are terrific. Avoid this place.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "d8B0rpK3LRPKry8AXydEZg", "review_id": "Vd6Je8coXdDujf87yB25_g", "text": "I'm giving this place 5 stars because I'm a sucker for mom-and-pop places. An elder Japanese couple runs this restaurant (apparently since 1983!!), with no help. Just the two of them bussing and cooking and taking orders. \n\nFor all the previous reviews who complain about the lack of fawning service....REALLY? The elder man handles all the tables by himself. The wife stays in the back. This couple works side by side, all day every day. They make straightforward good food. No frills. Don't nitpick--try to do what they do all year round and see where your priorities are. \n\nAnyways, on to the food:\n\nGyoza: Very good! Perfectly pan-fried, flavorful, and not too oily.\n\nCurry Katsu over Rice: Delicious! I wish they put the pork katsu on top of the curry so that it doesn't lose some of the crisp sitting in the sauce. But it was delicious! The curry was thick and the proportion to the rice was perfect. \n\nTonkotsu Ramen: Definitely did not come with the typical ramen toppings like wakame, charsiu and bamboo. It came topped with Chinese cabbage and chicken. It was almost more like Chinese noodle soup haha. If I were to judge it as a ramen, it wouldn't be good. But as a noodle/soup dish, it was good.\n\nSoft Shell Crab roll: Okay, sushi is definitely not their strength. I would not order another roll from here. There was too much mayo (the presence of mayo was already odd), the sushi rice was not the right consistency, and the nori was soggy. The inari that came with my tonkotsu ramen tasted a little odd as well. It's ok, they have plenty of other things I need to try on the menu!\n\nIf this review was based purely on food, I'd give it 3.5 stars. But I really appreciated how hard-working the couple works! So 5 stars all the way!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NrwQRsZZLtTeLoMo_5rEbA", "review_id": "geVX6J0J8vbFSu58ritAiQ", "text": "Amazing, truly a hidden gem! Best Japanese we've had since moving to Mesa 5 years ago. Definitely on par with small family-owned Japanese places in Hawaii where we're from. Gave us a little taste of home. Minimalist service (pay at the counter etc, like some of the places back in Hawaii), however no minimalism when it comes to the quality and quantity of the food! Great tempura dinner. Highly recommended, lots of character and great flavors. We will be back soon!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XHpFKJg9q-tJPNq5fvikFA", "review_id": "-UmDbci8WnUFRjHecZ12Qw", "text": "FINALLY! A place to eat real Japanese food in the Phoenix Metro area! Now I don't have to wait until I'm in Cali to eat katsudon, kare, sukiyaki and other homey entrees not found in your typical Korean owned Japanese restaurants here in the valley. \n\nThe food here is sooooo good guys. It is such a great value for the quality and quantity you get. It's so tasty and very comparable to dishes I had when I went to Japan. It's owned by an elderly Japanese couple, and I think they run the whole place by themselves. It's usually quiet and empty in there, so I hope they stay open! Try them out, I highly recommend it!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "m5-3onu1zp4l50V-PmZKgg", "review_id": "ZnXBPBd49keTcv-biiu1sA", "text": "Ate here only one time. I would say this is as close as you can get to authentic Japanese here in the states. Good food , a lot of variety and combos to choose from. A lot of people think Sushi is the extent of a japanese menu. For those with that perception I beg you to broaden your horizons and go here to try a few new dishes. Attmosphere is basic, restraunt is clean, food is tasty and waiter is always willing to recommend.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dWC_62ced8I43yIsR14PJQ", "review_id": "Ot5PBJvify5OgESam67icg", "text": "AMAZING! I can't reiterate this enough... it is AMAZING! Serving size and quality are exceptional. If you are a fan of Japanese food (authentic or otherwise) you have to try this place. If you're not, you still need to try this place, because it will make you a fan. Last but not least, the service is great.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VEBEgP5znWFtgmS5u3A_4g", "review_id": "aAiq7bUeKjpZPmvBI-cD_g", "text": "Food was ok, nothing special, but the service wasn't good at all. After the server brought out food, he disappeared in the back and didn't come out till we were done. Never asked how the food was, never refilled our drinks. And then he brought the check, which was a piece of paper with a price written on it, $41.75. No individual prices, no breakdown of food prices, tax, anything. I'm not even sure we were charged the write price. Will never be back here again.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P4bc8Kyw0-KhcySVLEL3iA", "review_id": "ldngQrnDqZ_DQAvjb-bFLQ", "text": "Noodle soup craving satisfied! Great food food not even care that it took 15 plus minutes so worth the wait! Friendly staff great food!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "64gZKH5SGXdOZKJj5-Ligw", "review_id": "VlpsG5EAuvY6CTOyxKry8Q", "text": "The food was so good.\nIt's insane that their lunch combo includes a chicken skewer, a gyoza, salad and miso soup. Everything tasted awesome. I ordered curry with chicken katsu .. So good :D", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aj0-XLczCZPJUjYYr82iUA", "review_id": "0zLRl4dUFc0I85e46w0ruw", "text": "A most definite hole in the wall experience. The setting is what is expected, but the food is out of this world. My taste buds were taken on a roller coaster of flavors. Very delicious. A large amount of food per order is given as well. The service is subpar, but the food more than makes up for it. One of the better eateries I've encountered in the PHX area.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fjjTLD8NfusXsHZkLZzvXA", "review_id": "F29Je8XbNCaaWzc_PBaw7A", "text": "I lived in Japan for 4 years and ate at many restaurants there just like Nagasaki Grill Toh Zan. The food was so authentic that I got immediately homesick for Japan and the owner is a wonderful Japanese man who is gracious and friendly. If you want really authentic (not Americanized) Japanese food, you need to eat here!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tq7z5GvqH0QirRXZxg4Mkg", "review_id": "WjdQXVjp_2pfIcqrIjOS0Q", "text": "This place is a great choice if you want Japanese food other than sushi. The lunch/dinner combinations are fairly priced and comes with a miso soup, small salad, gyoza, and a chicken skewer. I'm also a big fan of their udon soup. I got the nabe-yaki udon during their dinner hours and it was delicious! Everything here tasted fresh and very authentic. \n\nThe only reason why I gave it 4 stars was because the air in the restaurant felt a little warm and humid. The air conditioning was operated by ceiling fans, so it doesn't help when you're eating hot food. It can also be a little awkward when you're the only table sitting there because there's no music playing in the background. \n\nThis place is definitely a hole in the wall, but the food is great!!!!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "82AJgHFgU6aPLBNZS3H8uw", "review_id": "QPeBdb-50PCpv6Dq68_V5A", "text": "I've been going to this restaurant for years. The nicest couple runs this restaurant, serving japaense comfort food like katsu and unagi don. Their lunch and dinner combos are both a great deal with a good amount of the entree, a dumpling, a salad and a chicken appetizer that I don't know the name of, as well as miso soup. I always recommend the pork katsu curry, and everyone I've taken here for lunch or dinner has enjoyed it!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "pUGiPvC91Lm592b50ttUhg", "review_id": "yA0OtS4ZqN_T2dx_YDUpnA", "text": "I ordered beef oyakodon and it was filling as I had hoped. My sister ordered the tempura and was hoping for a little more shrimp.The boba smoothies are okay. Tastes like they put Japanese soda in it. I love the unusual quietness.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "NRgjvzgqPfhQaQRpw_t9Ew", "review_id": "BsBhkp_2pid5YmjXn1VdSA", "text": "I had lunch here today with a friend around 1pm, and it was empty, except for one or two parties. However, I felt reassured when I realized the owner was Japanese.\n\nI ordered the Katsu-don and my friend ordered the unagi don off the lunch menu, so both of our orders were each under $10. Really reasonable, especially with the addition of miso soup, salad, and dumpling & chicken skewer.\n\nWe both ate everything - we were super hungry but the meal was also really good.\n\nDecor is alright - pretty outdated, but the food was great, so I can't complain too much. I would definitely come back!", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "In3Q7pfuNLXVukWb3tPUiw", "review_id": "I-DPV-MOGeyRnee4Ttg9pg", "text": "They shouldnt be considered a sushi place. They just offer 8 types of rolls. We wanted to have sushi for lunch and that ended up being a fail. We had two rolls, that were very small for the price. The tempura roll had only 4 pieces and the salmon had 6 tiny ones. The bento special wanst very good but there was a lot of different vegetables and chicken. I dont think I would go back.", "business_id": "BBPkwpj9kSeDuy0uOwWHJA", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "_5ZtYsQhaWoBWZBegeWcYQ", "text": "Good bulgogi, and a spicy octopus platter I forgot the name of. I'd visit again, but my eyes tear whenever I walk into the place- not their fault I'm allergic to *.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3VrsuHI2bSdRQJH_5kI2yA", "review_id": "IjMpZZG4RKPIGbRKHdKNYw", "text": "3 words:\nSoon. Doo. Boo. \n\nthat is all.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9bfryXyHC9-hZyuibVWQlw", "review_id": "3crPwYVdSpiR0NYe2Yr9qA", "text": "Really good Korean food.\n\nIf you are Asian you probably have already known about this place through relatives! It's has the best tofu soup in Arizona. The meat dishes are also yummy too. One thing I've tried and didn't care for much were the Korean pancakes... they weren't very flavorful at all. \n\nThe ambiance is average, the music is bizarre. If you really are looking for a true authentic experience I would try visiting Takamatsu, but overall good food!", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwv2iafHe23KSlwBEKIwFQ", "review_id": "eYwr_JdMpKbpEc5C0VfKuw", "text": "First of all, I want to state that the food is pretty good and the portions are huge. I would've been ok with a bit less food and less pricey.\n\nI have been to this place twice for lunch with coworkers. At first I just thought the service is awful, and it takes a LONG time for the food to arrive. Eventually I realized that this place might actually be racist. If you are not asian/korean or if you come with people that are not asian/korean, you get served last. I have observed that Koreans that came in way later than we did were already served with their meals while we waited, waited, and waited some more. This observation really hit home when it was independently verified by a friend as he mentioned he observed the exact same thing. And he's half Korean. So there you go. If you are not Korean, expect crappy service and get your food after all the Koreans have been served, even if they came in way after you did.\n\nUpdate: We did an experiment the other night after playing tennis with a group of friends. We went there with majority of asian people (3 of us asian and one non-asian person, with one that can at least pronounce the food in Korean). And surprise! Prompt service. So...food is good there, service is to be desired depending on who you go with....", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LdJFjb2w0yJOxH1_0JAqrw", "review_id": "0pR3dKoXuurzCeQAj73nUQ", "text": "Finding good Korean food in the Phoenix area = not easy, and this place is more than decent. I love the tofu soup and the kimchi/pork pancake, although both could be spicier. The dolsot bibimbap is also good and the kalbi well-seasoned. Good selection of panchan each time I've come in. I miss tabletop grilling, and the food is a little pricey for what you get, but definitely worth it!", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CspGWs3w1CYkCI94f0MOsA", "review_id": "80HS3fd_CrqKSMfzK3S2eA", "text": "My favorite Korean restaurant in town. My favorite dish is the spicy kimchi and pork. Out of all the korean restaurants in the area this one just has the best food! Service is average but I'm not very picky about that. If your looking for good food this is the place to go!", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "_xzGB2fJ62ZOtd3jISKxBw", "text": "I ordered the spicy pork. The flavor of the sauce was good and the meat was cooked well, but it was also very stringy and fatty. Overall, the food was mediocre. The food prices are too high for the quality offered. However, the portion sizes are quite large, so there should be leftovers for extra meals.\n\nOur service was terrible. The servers would not look in our direction for 20 minutes at a time. They did not once visit during the meal. They brought two dishes out 10 minutes before the others and brought one person's food out 15 minutes after everyone else had their food. We had trouble paying, since they would ignore us and wipe down an adjacent empty table even though we were clearly waving and yelling to them.\n\nThe combination of terrible service, average food, and high prices ensures that I will not return.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mAxVo2_v6k9pk9MaRfMH_Q", "review_id": "8uRleFSvyFLkqGvpCCQWkg", "text": "the only thing i ever order here are the balgogi and seafood tofu soup so i don't know how reliable my review is going to be. i need to talk about the balgogi though. i went here last month and ordered the balgogi and i felt like i ordered a dish of seasoned fat with brown food coloring. i didn't enjoy it at all, but i thought maybe they ran out of the good meat, or the chef just suck that day. well, that's obviously not the case because i went back a couple days ago and ordered the balgogi again and this time it was worst than the last. i understand the economy is down, but gezz with the prices they charge shouldn't they be able to afford to offer a decent quality of meat? \nthe service here isn't that great either. it has never been great, but it didn't bother me because this is a busy restaurant. i always thought that they should hire more people but that's their business. \ni'm giving this place 3 stars for what it used to be.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IBhsXQq5oN4SGy_XXuUyVw", "review_id": "7s6TW96jtwQsmq9ugnklQA", "text": "The Food is ok. It is not easy to get the waitress's attention.\n\nThe most terrible part is we saw a cockroach crawling on the wall next to our table.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S4VveSuTnOSV8IxXNGrd5w", "review_id": "u2HkNxM-nBVBskeKIgOL5A", "text": "The korean population of arizona eat here, that alone should be enough to check it out. If not, the foods damn good too.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OMC3DRyGrDbq-oMtdRAH8Q", "review_id": "LD-vlfZdVmGTGv2IYs1pcA", "text": "Took 5 minutes to get a menu. Another 5 to get our drinks. We ordered what we always order at our favorite Korean place which is the Bulgogi, and mushroom tofu soup. I figured these are very popular dishes, and easy measuring sticks to compare different places.\n\nThey give complimentary salad which includes iceberg lettuce... and teriyaki sauce. No thanks. \n\nBulgogi: Really wasn't good at all. It was too thick, the onions were 100% raw and there was no flavor beyond intense onion and poorly bbq'd beef. It should be THIN, and TENDER, and FLAVORFUL. Failed in all aspects\n\nTofu Soup: Server asked how spicy we wanted it, and we said normal. Apparently that means zero spicy or just adding 3 jalapeno slices into the soup. That's authentic right? They also use a very runny type of tofu, not the more firm stuff I have and like at my other spot. It really had the texture of egg whites. In fact, it had the exact texture of the egg white that was also in the soup. So it was just watery flavorless broth, with textureless tofu and textureless egg b/c it wasn't hot enough to properly cook the egg. Factor in the tough mushrooms that were obviously re-hydrated and you have a very poor dish. \n\nThey stiffed us bowls or plates, unless they expected us to reuse the salad bowls so we had to wait around for a while to ask for something to eat on. They also brought the dishes out at different times which is bad form. \n\nThe best and worst parts were actually the sides. What the hell are those shrimp, and why are they on my table? They were dis-gus-ting. Kimchi didn't taste fresh, bean things weren't that good, bean sprouts were too mature to be good and the cucumber thing probably sat around too long and got soggy like cucumbers like to do. The daikon kimchi was the only solid side. \n\nMy go to place is Cho Dang in Chandler for my Korean BBQ. It blows this place away on all levels. Their meat is of much higher quality, they actually include stone rice with their soup, serve amazing sides, and the atmosphere is a lot less cafeteria like. To top it off it is about $5 less for the same exact order, but with larger portions of sides, rice, and meals.\n\nReally isn't a whole lot of good to say about this place. I'd give it 1.5 stars, not quite bad enough to get a 1, but certainly not good enough to simply earn a \"meh\" rating. I actually started this review by giving them 2 stars but as I started writing I realized there really wasn't anything positive I took away from the experience. Couldn't even get an iced tea refill for the last 10+ minutes we were there. Guess I'll still have to drive 15 minutes down to Chandler rather than 5 minutes to Mesa for Hodori.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iJUVamUkqL6VfEMfyQoujw", "review_id": "H45EJHeCXUQDfiRfMZRsng", "text": "Get the kimchi fried rice....almost like a bibimbap...with the hot pot and egg. I would not get the cod soup....the fish eggs are not that great. Other that good place to see asians enjoy a good meal", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XA_lIArLNis1tzrqSywzHQ", "review_id": "iuv2QctuvIPIXJwZoOgNMg", "text": "This place has AWESOME kimchi Chigae, kalbi is ok but kinda overpriced. The service is hit or miss here. \n\nBut probably one of the best korean places on the east side.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Tlrv1rxNnU1YY3PsLFvqZQ", "review_id": "mVRJ0olnMvgYGFCUMnf3cA", "text": "I'm a huge fan of this place. Great service, great Korean dishes at very generous portions. I really just enjoy the regular-styled Bulgogi (thinly sliced beef served in a hot stone plate with caramelized onions). Also really like the bipbimbap (veggies, ground meat, and rice in a hot stone plate). Bring that out with an unlimited supply of kimchi and we're good to go!", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XfUbS8krsXec3nKYA63jrQ", "review_id": "xR5gLu10Mg1qzrnJ_kAtUw", "text": "I just got back from southern Cal, including Koreatown South (Garden Grove) - and I think this place is better than the places I went to out there.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FUMdzARf71drXyDZ7lkpWw", "review_id": "MRLkqrlbvQh33lQJU6HvJw", "text": "Hodori is set in an all asian strip mall, with 2 or 3 other restaurants. That being said, it was the only one PACKED on a tuesday night. I ordered the kimchi fried rice, being my first time there, I didn't want to go too crazy. Despite being busy, it came out in about 5 mins in a hot stone bowl, with sides of pickled cucumbers, daikon, kimchi, sprouts, tofu, and potatoes, all of which, I stirred right into my rice. It could have used a touch more beef, but the fried egg on top was marvelous. As you get to the bottom of the bowl, the rice is more caramelized and crispy..soo good. I took a bite of the kimchi as I left, and as I was riding my bike home my pallette became the CLEANEST it has ever been, the taste in my mouth was like sweet watermelon. Crazy. Best fried rice ever.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lFuuyO2gM4_9pCcPdUNRmA", "review_id": "d2Hj5o356ClSoZDGXCRLvA", "text": "Had dinner on a weeknight, seemed like we had to wait a little too place our order. The food was good, liked it and will be going back. I love Korean food. I had the kalbi and my wife had a tofu and pork soup was really good.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V4dRqmyUjLcLBqJ8E_1aew", "review_id": "039tc6plfXPsxnBzVZqhsg", "text": "YUM! For Arizona, this place is AWESOME. Seriously. It is really difficult to find any good asian food in the area and this place has wonderful food. I love the banchan and have ordered the tofu soup as well as the larger meat and seafood dishes. They were all really good. Whenever I am missing home, this is my go-to place for comfort food.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "90Yv6uLku3-yCK7ei9z3dQ", "review_id": "usBrGPxM10aEKhveUW3rxw", "text": "The korean food is delicious overall but it takes FOREVER for the food to come out and a bit over priced.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwmXfjwrogAaGqV33kSVpQ", "review_id": "cz8GxYS6giFpzZu8hV9b4w", "text": "I miss LA's Koreatown terribly but this definitely hit the spot. Pretty wide menu with familiar items mixed with more traditional Korean dishes. Plenty of tables but the place still got packed on a weekday. Korean restaurants tend to be more spendy than other types of Asian food so be ready for that but they have some special deals posted on the wall at certain times. I will definitely be back to Hodori.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ci67CmnSsnvjiC3xlG_N0A", "review_id": "0JYLu-sYRQZZypZs7zbPbg", "text": "No longer a Korean Cuisine Virgin . . . and even though I have nothing to compare this place too . . . it was fabulous.\n\nFirst the Service . . . Seating quickly and our drink order was taken immediately. When the waitor return with the drinks, he walked us through their menu . . . pointing out his favorite dishes . . . but more importantly . . . helping us decide between the two dishes we were interested in . . . this is great since at that point I was still a korean cuisine virgin.\n\nMy choice . . . with my wiater's recommendation . . . Nakji Dol Pan . . . Octopus stir fried in a spicy sauce and served on a sizzling stone plate.\n\nSecond the Food . . . the food came quickly and was unbelievable . . . though spicy, not too spicy . . . however, the spiciness does grow on you over time. The octopus, was cooked perfectly and almost melted in your mouth . . . and the side enhanced the overall taste of the dish.\n\nI will now definately try other Korean Restaurants . . . but it will be hard to surpass the experience I have here at Hodori Restaurant.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JuTPZZS1hieijwl9l_mJdg", "review_id": "xwbfThyhRTyUiVfYk_X0VQ", "text": "Review from a korean guy.\nLunch/dinner time expect understaffed poor service because its typical at any asian restaurant.... Especially if not a big party of 6 or more.\n\nBut I get great service because I go there from 12p-4p suckas!\n\nCompared to takamatsu...\nTakamatsu has better lunch specials, and just as tasty.\n\nI just come here for the convenience.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tDCQerUB2EBEp6VeYEvkqw", "review_id": "eRHixYTo-ezVA12IkscJ6g", "text": "Its alright.... the seafood hot pot is not enticing at all.\nThe chicken grill is bad choice for us as well. I taste nothing but salty overly done chicken meat.\n\nDaorea serving is so much better... larger side dishes served as well. \ncome to penang and I will show you what is good korean food", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "R4Ax3btoJ6qLXhqq6J50VQ", "review_id": "Lj7EpdGEtwRseQSrlBAxsQ", "text": "I was having a strong craving for korean tofu soup. It was ok, their soup is enough to get me by until I have to go back to So Cal for some BCD. I got the assorted special, there were a lot of clams in it. The bibimbap we ordered was tasteless, the sauce it came with just kept making it taste weirder as we added more. We had to opt for some soy sauce with the rice at the end.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eOiICBfgIB7RjIQ9pZRWOA", "review_id": "BARCaTj74m1X4iKneWX5Vg", "text": "I'm giving Hodori a 4 mainly for the food, not the service. Sometimes they do good, other times I'm sitting there just waiting for a menu. I know I'll keep coming back because I love the food however! Must try the spicy beef and mushroom tofu soup, the Kalbi BBQ ribs and even the potstickers are great!", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2MDXH2Ka2uxcuwNg72KhvA", "review_id": "u6ezqMNmUOFrNLfsIk43hw", "text": "I was looking for a Korean restaurant in the Tempe area. Found this place through Yelp so I decided to give it a shot. Ordered the bulgogi and was a little disappointed. The flavor was a little bland, normally the bulgogi flavor should really stand out but not this. The appetizer had less selection than other places that I have been to but the problem was that the flavor was also a little bland. \n\nThe pros about this place is the service and the portions. I think they may specialize in the tofu soup. Seemed like a lot of people ordered that when I was there.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fRuflKntKfMY62EyScXLhw", "review_id": "8K6K-_v6PRRw2b2hVRZ1mw", "text": "We used to go to Takamtsu on Arizona Ave and was never disappointed. Then, they changed owner and food quality is not as good anymore. A friend of us told us about Hodori, so we decided to give it a try. OMG, it was the worst dinning experience we had for a long time. First, bad service; you seat yourself and wait. The two waitresses were running like crazy. Good luck on getting their attention if you want your water refilled. The price is at least one third higher than Takantsu, but the potion is at least one third less. The seafood pancake had only a couple of tiny shrimps in it. My husband was stationed in Korea for years and knows Korean food very well. Koreans are known for garlic loving, but non of the dishes we ordered had garlic in them. That was a big surprise and a big disappointment also. With no drinks, one 4 inch seafood pancakes and clear noodle (which they call appetizer) and one dish to share, our bill came over $40. Well, I guess before we find another Korean restaurant, if we really want Korean food, we just have to go back to Takamtsu again.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vqPpdUmFxd43rgm-j517Sg", "review_id": "IxEka6VHJcDFM2JOE-P1FQ", "text": "Very traditional. This could be a plus or a minus. If you want authentic Korean food in an authentic Korean way, this is the place to go. If you want a comfortable atmosphere, fast service, or a \"fusion\" menu, this is probably not the place for you.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-IA6qgrB0Wgy_CnWKV371Q", "review_id": "nh3Hi0wJoK5e_stqCgQUFA", "text": "Food is authentic but hit or miss with the flavor. Staff are friendly and I can tell they are working very hard. I went there with a couple friend's and their friends on the day classes were cancelled due to rain, and I sincerely apologize for their behavior. At one point one of them yelled across the restaurant at the cooks saying he wanted ice cream, (oh my goodness, I am so sorry, that was very embarrassing)... I saw them advertising seafood pancakes last time I was there and plan to go back to try it since I really like seafood pancakes.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5kxoeubFw7AS1mCPL-QElA", "review_id": "Nbzsc_dpeGNOnaGpI6v48A", "text": "If your korean it's doable taste but not stellar but can't complain I think not many choices in Phoenix area. It just tasted bland and soup was soso. I am so use to good korean food in wa and LA..service was excellent and fast!", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7oqsyjcgzchonHTTh7rfBA", "review_id": "0c0ICFOm_w58QMN6-Q0Wsg", "text": "Their side dishes have very little flavor.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4i-mHrOHOWinc9vIXq6joA", "review_id": "7AjQTnqcfnwQrx35SxSWzw", "text": "This is one of my favorite places to visit on a weekly basis if possible. Me and my best friend, Emily (who reviewed earlier), come here very often. Even one of the waiters recognizes us! I don't remember his name, but he's the one with glasses, lovely young man! I love that they play kpop and not only their latest singles, but so many different songs. I try to eat something new every time I come here, but I always come back to my kimchi jjigae. Everything else I have tried has been fantastic. Yuk gae jang, soon dubu soups, jun, bokum, fried rice, cold noodles, you name it and it's fantastic. Great happy hour, too! I really can't get over how much I love this place! Plus, my boyfriend and I had our very first date here so that will always stay in my heart! anyways, if you're looking for great authentic Korean food, this is your place!", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G-bS3DjLRYV2BSlRdMpvpQ", "review_id": "FqUJDxONT6L9dk_6snfHYw", "text": "This is my current go to place to get Korean BBQ (bulgogi). If anyone knows of other spots, please let me know.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FEJt4rZgikhJqPXnnyld_Q", "review_id": "oyHXR5456k5_Oe6_1yfRmg", "text": "They make really good tofu soups. I like how they hand out Yakult at the end when paying.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X8LzH3gWUIoLOBIxa5XjBw", "review_id": "O6JU1yThWV_mDO81Q0IBtA", "text": "I pretty much now come here regularly for the soft tofu, beef & kimchi soup. It really is fantastic.\nOne day I'll branch out and try other foods, but for now, the tofu soup is what I need.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3sS1aT8pfZnokBtNwiTqrw", "review_id": "3DDFTsEyWEac3TTb4klkaw", "text": "Food is just so so, definitely over priced. We've been here several times and I guess the only thing that has been ok was the service. But it got turned down today, we asked for extra kimchi THREE times and it never came, I guess the old lady who works there just keep forgetting our table. Will never go back again.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8Knppc9FtlyJNi9ySRz8XQ", "review_id": "hqr4-SYqmNKDa1KLTZ265g", "text": "I found this to be the most authentic looking Korean restaurant. Typically a majority of the patrons speak Korean. They have great lunch specials with a good variety of dishes, soups, and stews.\n\nI ordered the Sol Long Tang and loved it. It reminded me of Gahn Mi Oak in NYC. All the ban chan were very fresh and tasty. The servers were very quick and polite. I definitely will be back in the near future.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fD3Ri9amkmUTD5WBqj6LEw", "review_id": "JGznxfljfMcW6jj3OJPysA", "text": "I have never had Korean food before and I was a little skeptical about trying it...But it ended up being AMAAAAAZING! They're huge portions and very well priced! I will be sure to tell my friends and family about Hodori.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MZS37pBU8JFiPZmRYi-W2w", "review_id": "EMxztJjL49pEPQ78lgVgSA", "text": "Excellent food, friendly service.\n\nI came here with a big group from work for my boss's birthday. He's a big Korean food fan, and he's shown before that he makes some pretty good food choices. So I was pretty excited about the potential for this place, especially considering that I hadn't found a Korean restaurant here in Mesa just yet.\n\nWe were all sat quickly at lunchtime. Considering that there were about 12 of us, that's pretty good (and the place was mostly full). Our server was very attentive and came back regularly to make sure that we had everything we needed.\n\nThe menu is extensive. There are all sorts of choices, and there are a lot of choices that really piqued my curiosity. At some point, I'll try some of the more exotic items, but on this particular visit, I kept it rather basic and had #63 (Mae Un Dalk Bulgogi, which is Korean BBQ chicken marinated in a spicy sauce). To start, we had a few orders of #49A (Goon Mandu, which is pan-fried potstickers). And of course, there was kimchi and a variety of other sides that come with the meal.\n\nThe potstickers were tasty. A little crunchy on the outside, and with some of the sauce that comes with them, quite good. I normally don't eat many potstickers, but I had 3 of these.\n\nThe chicken comes served with white rice--nothing special about it. The chicken was nicely done. The marinade was excellent! The spice level was perfect, and the flavor was really good. I definitely enjoyed it.\n\nBut as I have often found with Korean food, the stars of the show for me were the sides. The marinated cucumbers, the kimchi, the seaweed--all excellent, all with really great flavors. Best of all are those potatoes. I don't know what they use to flavor the potatoes, but they are great! I could eat a whole plate of those potatoes, but unfortunately, they come as a small side. I'm sure that I could have asked for more, but with the size of the chicken platter (lunch portion, mind you) and the potstickers to boot, I was quite full.\n\nTo finish off the meal, there's a little dessert that I believe is a probiotic drink. It has an interesting and good, albeit a little medicine-y, taste to it. Always nice to encourage good digestion at the end of a big meal!\n\nI'll be back. And I'll try out some of the ox knee.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XfUbS8krsXec3nKYA63jrQ", "review_id": "spuMXliTtPlzpsa889bL6Q", "text": "I saw a few comments here saying that this is a bad area for Asian food so they're surprised to find Hodori. Are you serious? I think thisDobson Rd and vicinity area is great for Asian food - Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and more. Hodori itself is very excellent. I've been coming here for years.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vy0nm2MYGayJ2JcRtfaWxg", "review_id": "NhsHb1_dkO6JeWpThJ1nGQ", "text": "The food here is awesome. The bulgogi and bibimbap were very enjoyable and kimchi tofu soup was perfect for the cloudy and chilly day that we went on. Although a little bit pricey, the portions are a good size and the customer service is great. I recommend this place for fresh, good korean food.Lots of choices and in a great area. Right next to Asiana market as well, so double score :)", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "m53hYJ1P0IBmK04kxj739g", "text": "This review is based on only one lunch time visit. \n\nThe day I came this casual Korean Eatery was packed with people (a good sign..?) but only had two servers working as a team to wait on EVERYONE. \n\nOur order was taken in a timely manner and we waited around 25 minutes for our lunches to arrive.\n\nI ordered the grilled Atka Mackerel. As tasty as this fish was....and it was...this meal was almost impossible to eat because it was filled with hundreds of tiny bones. I don't think fish with this many bones should be on any menu anywhere. I do note the side dishes with kimchi, cucumbers and four other sides were tasty and mostly delicious. I thought they seemed above average. A better choice would have been the Black Cod with Radish but the price difference was just too much difference for lunch time. Mackerel was $13.99 and the black cod was something like $26.00. \n\nBack to service I wanted to ask questions about a few of the sides but nobody was able to check on us during the lunch.\n\nMy husband had the Kimchi Bokum Bap.(Ribeye in a hot stone pot with egg). We both thought the ribeye was tender and tasty but lacked any heat. I think some sort of hot Korean Sauce should have been given with this dish?\n\nThis is a place that I would re-visit but I do have some reservations about some of the dishes such as the mackerel and the lack of service. So for me that's three stars. Still a positive rating. \n\nI do note this was a holiday weekend and it's possible they might have been busier than expected and short on help.", "business_id": "PX3e3qtBx_5VC3vqq47jpQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EW77aTMA36DUvyGxJgKQGw", "review_id": "7kwihJR_6cIyttMQejCEqQ", "text": "Dr Nia has been my Dentist for over 20 years. The office staff is fantastic and always calls and reminds me of my appointments the day before. From having several crowns installed and regular cleanings to getting in to see him quick for an appointment, Dr Nia has always has taken good care of me. \n\nChris Harvey", "business_id": "EaIhqN7LT-fWfwI_N-f2TA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZZ5hV2jcxchiZo6C9AXq_Q", "review_id": "23AMn3Fl1Aa-r-vIMhDZlA", "text": "Contracted initially based on home warranty claim.\n\nExceptionally unprofessional. I had confirmed for a 7a - 11a maintenance window. I was home the entire time. 1050a rolls around and still no call or anything from the technician. I had to call the company and ask if anyone was still coming. I was told that the technician must have gotten hung up on a previous job and that they would call me shortly. 12:15p rolls around and still no call so I call yet again only to be told that the technician came at 7am and no one was home. Absolutely crap. Not only were both my husband and myself home, but our dogs would have immediately ran to the door and caused a big fuss if someone had knocked or rang the bell. Instead I look at my security gate to see a card sitting there. Woman on the phone tells me that because there were no cars in the driveway (Duh... they are in the garage.. the door isn't opening, lady) that he just assumed no one was home and now they have to reschedule.\n\nI rearranged my schedule per their maintenance window and made sure that I was available at the appropriate time and they do not even have the decency to ring the door bell. Customer Service at this establishment is exceedingly poor. I would never ever do business with them.\n\nAlso checked numerous websites (BBB, ripoffreport.com, etc...) and found that unsurprisingly they have a large number of complaints for work they did when they actually do show up.", "business_id": "SflsEKGYDSfGW_MR_O-aHA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RknsoxpICgtuuv46uaTpyw", "review_id": "nd2DsvpPpxZOaRzaJnXaAQ", "text": "I was excited to find a Popeyes here is AZ. The ones I used to go to in Louisiana were good. They had etouffee and mardi gras cheesecake that were great. This one is awful. The chicken was old and not fresh. The red beans and rice were runny. It was attached to a gas station, and that is rarely a good sign.", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zGz5NI4sscO4_6YYH-qVtA", "review_id": "V9GeZGVIgRrP9bYKyDjNaw", "text": "This place shares with a Circle K.\nHate to say it, but get your 44oz. drink in Circle K for 86 cents to go with your chicken.\n\nBut I'm here just to deliver my Inside Skinny:\nTuesday deal for a leg n thigh is no longer 99 cents, it's $1.29.\nIf you've had issues with freshness, go on a Tuesday, everyone knows about this deal and they're making lots of chicken all the time. LOAD UP!!! I get 5 orders and make it last a few days.\n\nMY PIG-OUT STUNT:\nTake the layer of skin from the top of a thigh and place on a plate crunchy side down, then peel off a chunk of chicken from the piece and place it on top of the skin. Apply a really generous amount of Frank's Red Hot or Trappey's Red Devil cayenne sauce. Fold skin like a taco and shove the whole thing in your mouth!!!!\n\nNo one can top this deal.\nChurch's tried but they just couldn't hang.\nSometimes the Popeye's thighs are a little small, but still what a deal!\nAttire: Formal (Jacket Required)\nHAHAHAHA!!! I just had to.", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OxeS4yjPG8ZeJYf4S_hlUg", "review_id": "l-d3AkfrRS6x3dFTzZEtZQ", "text": "Service is iffy at times but food is always great!", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmC8qVcou2YFBe2OWPvufw", "review_id": "CWQQjrUQ9oxhj1PHid7IRA", "text": "They food is AMAZING but the service is horrible and the place is so dirty. There were bugs crawling everywhere made us loose out appetite. I love me some Popeyes chicken but not when the place is this dirty. I've worked at a Popeyes before so I know how exhausting it can get but c'mon!!", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VYVxxvbc1g8aH7kFCP16Bg", "review_id": "q_-n3WKGXvmlZtPJPwGyMA", "text": "I love fried chicken. I probably only visit Popeye's once a year, but every time I do, I order the biggest bucket and smell like fried chicken for the rest of the week. \n\nMy brother-in-law is coming to visit us from Spain and he specifically requests Popeye's. So consider ourselves lucky, for having a fried chicken heaven on earth.", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZDZr9jCc9FznutQB_kGvLg", "review_id": "eek7DLRuuoQqYcG7qiC1ag", "text": "My friend and I had a craving for fried chicken on a Saturday night. The closest Popeye's to me from Gilbert happened to be this one. I knew it would it be adventure going into Mesa on a Saturday night. I drove right by it looking for a restaurant, little did I know it was located in a gas station. Wow! Classy! But I wasn't going to Popeye's for fine dining but some fried chicken. I order my food from the clerk who was not happy to serve me, never asked how I was doing or thanked me for my order. Like previous reviews stated the restaurant is very messy. There was not a clean table in the restaurant. I wish I had remembered my hand sanitizer. After wiping down a table with some napkins. I ate my chicken, even though I ordered spicy they gave me mild. I knew it wasn't worth bringing it to their attention. The staff struck me as the type that would drop my food on the floor and serve it to me. The chicken was decent but I felt dirty after sitting there for 20 minutes. I will go to Popeye's again just not this one.", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "op8VqoDqNkfVQgcAiBgNkw", "review_id": "2IgnPgwb8Bed_J_Vhsn6vw", "text": "Ok, I had to return for an updated review on Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits. Someone must had a phone call form corporate because the restaurant is a lot cleaner than it used to be the last time I came here.\n\nMy goodness, I was about to go to the dollar store and buy them some cleaning supplies but now everything looks organized and a place I want to eat.\n\nAnyways, customer service is always been wonderful and helpful. The chicken was fresh and the sides were delicious. They give you so much honey that I asked my boyfriend if he could be my \"biscuit\" with the left over packets.\n\nI can't wait to order more food from this place!", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pUkSMi7qrJzrUSCGZC3z3w", "review_id": "LG_k9elOCAhRG1ZmXZeP8Q", "text": "To be nice I gave it 3 stars. The food was alright, the service was really good. We didn't even have to wait. I wasn't impressed with their dining area, it was so dirty. Probably won't go back.", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QAubQqkPBrKlIsz9i_Z8rg", "review_id": "7pt0LJMWAfnocCd4m7Qdag", "text": "I had a problem for the last week....I have a Coworker that's comes to the property at my job and last week she sent me to get another order the credit card number was wrong so the manager told that she couldn't get me another order so I left it was only right yesterday I went up there with my property manager and this time I had the receipt from the day before she came to the window and she told me that she wouldn't listen to me because I came before and it was a lie because of the previous time she took my receipt talked ugly to me and my property manager. So when my Coworker comes to the property I told her what happened we went back up there she came out and my Coworker told her what happened she didn't even once looked at me apologized or nothing but gave my Coworker money back...and I asked her for an I'm sorry or anything..Rox..that's her name no one should be treated like that at all..she should be fired or an I'm sorry...I work in customer service..Don't ever come to Popeye's on Dobson road in mesa..I was treated very badly..and rude!!!!!!", "business_id": "D0IB17N66FiyYDCzTlAI4A", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "31jNGbDFDGna001AcdyfDg", "review_id": "geaLqcFpewOQcNrwIRL-PA", "text": "I can't express how disappointed I am with this business. This customer experienced turned out to be a confused mess! I sent them a picture of what I wanted, I was told that's what I would receive, then they turned around and said they wouldn't give me back my money because I ordered a 'customer piece of glass'. I strongly advise you go to someone else for your glass needs. This shop does not deliver as promised and then they want you to pay double for what you wanted. I wish someone would have yelped about this place so I would not have gone here. Now I have this piece of glass on my table that I know is going to break sometime soon because it's too weak. I just hope none of the kids are injured in the interim!", "business_id": "Q-MGL4DSP92A4obWG4K5ow", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z24OtNW6IA74NOiSYKavmA", "review_id": "DuieNua1Xl4T8LiRIFbPfw", "text": "Amazing company with all kinds of glass available. I was looking to put some glass on a couple of wood tables I have and, this business has it all. They have glass for all kinds of needs, auto, home windows and french doors, mirrors and showers and the owner and employees are all very helpful. I would recommend them to all of my friends.", "business_id": "Q-MGL4DSP92A4obWG4K5ow", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P91mJXjiyC5rcxBYXZE8ug", "review_id": "Yz3DrQz7edIa5lBB2ouhbg", "text": "I highly recommend Desert Breeze Glass. I have used them for the past 4 years for repairs on my auto glass and also window tint at my business. The staff has always been super nice and done great quality work! Desert Breeze is the only glass company I use because I know they will get the job done right.", "business_id": "Q-MGL4DSP92A4obWG4K5ow", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MczwNRhj_GgTg8C-xPJGgw", "review_id": "Qzq_JZ4r69d-i8duB8H5cw", "text": "I got \"self\" locked out of my new house one morning and didn't have any way to get back in or neighbors to go to try and call a locksmith. I had to break one of my windows in order to get back in to the house. I called Desert Breeze Glass and they were really nice and sympathetic. Cory came right away and took the measurements. told me it could be 5 days before it was ready, but it was ready much sooner. I had to schedule for the following Monday, and Cory actually got there early. Not only did he remove the broken window and replace it very quickly, he also cleaned up my broken mess outside the house. It was his last day with Desert Breeze, and he's moving on to Apache Glass. I would definitely follow him there if I ever need another window replacement, but hope I don't!! Thanks Cory to all you did for me!!!!", "business_id": "Q-MGL4DSP92A4obWG4K5ow", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v452cxpgHpDYU2gMax-0mQ", "review_id": "JV7hTymI-aJPxj2DrGI94Q", "text": "Had a quote from another company saying I needed to replace the whole 3 piece window instead of just the one broken one. After calling desert breeze they gave me a better quote over the phone and could replace just the broken piece.. Came out and measured it and within a week had the glass ready to install. Was very Pleased and will highly recommend them.", "business_id": "Q-MGL4DSP92A4obWG4K5ow", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "80NTssEZKQsrLoDjR3hd8w", "review_id": "r_XLg9yTeLi_nVCzq_TV6g", "text": "I did business with them to fix a crack on my windshield (only the outer layer not the inner safety glass layer). They actually called some other guy (not from their company) to come and seal the crack for me, which at the time i wasnt worried about, more worried about getting it sealed so it wouldnt expand. Well in the end the resin seeped between the two layers of glass and now i have this blurry distorting halo that gets annoying when you drive and see a distorting spot on the windshield. To add onto that branches of the crack, are starting to reappear! Lets hope i dont have to replace my windshield", "business_id": "Q-MGL4DSP92A4obWG4K5ow", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EoTooNBcxu0Hy0-XeZI8aw", "review_id": "jhedKxEaqcnM7lszZUoGrg", "text": "I love this place. It's a stone's throw from my house and if the weather is good I can walk there. I've been coming to this place for over 2 years. I did deviate and go to VooDoo Nail Salon, but they have closed down...and I went back to Nail 8000.\n\nI love getting pedicures only from here - they do this callus removal thing that makes me want to weep because it's so good. The girls try to be conversational and friendly, but ya know...sometimes I don't want that.\n\nThe leg massages are great because they promise a set time (think it's 10-15 minutes) of a leg massage and they don't skimp on it, either. They've ruined it for me for other places with leg massages.\n\nThey do tend to try and push nail art on your toes, but I have to be in the mood for that! The pedicure I choose is usually $28 and after time spent in India, I cringe at the price...but the leg massage...*drools* The girls do try and talk to you during your leg massafe and sometimes I feel a bit anti-social because I just want to take a quick nap, but I chat anyway because they are such sweethearts that I can't help *but* talk. :)\n\nI still get my nails done at The Pampered Pinkie! :)\n\nNail polish selection could be better, but it's ok, I've got over 100 bottles to choose from back at the house so it's not like I'm going to be starved for a color!\n\nFYI - They don't like it if you add tips on with your credit card - they prefer cash for that.", "business_id": "Ay-snTeDn4w790I-sBfyjg", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6QTe-r-un4QJwUsDj5uRw", "review_id": "gmi0Wn68VbQlkXb1TkJ-Tw", "text": "Went in today with my mom for a pedicure. Both of us asked for the callus removal - knowing it was going to cost extra for this service. The lady doing my pedi scrubbed my feet with the pumice stone but never brought out the metal callus removal tool. My favorite part of a massage is the callus removal, I am pretty crazy about soft feet. Twice I asked her if she heard me say I wanted the callus removal and she said yes. As she was getting ready to start painting my nails I clarified again - and she said she had already done the callus removal with the pumice. I asked if she would use the metal tool and she said no, they were the same thing. I said in the past I had the other tool, pointed to it, and explained that I really liked it. She said \"the stone was new\" and just the same. In the mean time my mom had both the pumice stone and the other metal tool used. The two ladies sitting next to her who also asked for calls removal also had both tools used. I've gone to this salon before and not requested the callus removal and at the bare minimum the pumice was used, always at no extra charge. I didn't even no how to argue with her at this point since I had asked/clarified so many times. After a long summer in flip flops I really needed this service done. I've had mediocre service at this salon before and won't be returning in the future, even though it's only a half a mile from my house. They did a good job putting the nail polish on, but let's be honest I could do that at home. I don't pay for a pedicure just I get nail polish put on.", "business_id": "Ay-snTeDn4w790I-sBfyjg", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pAIA_rc9Gsp6Ee2GSZqlAA", "review_id": "MT2zp2J3hRAWUchT6bfC-Q", "text": "I have only been here once and they gave me an excellent pedicure but my waxing was horrible!\n\nI got my eyebrows waxed and not only did the lady wax one of my eyebrows twice she insulted me and told me I had bad skin and was breaking out. Not exactly the confidence booster I was expecting to get from a spa. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone", "business_id": "Ay-snTeDn4w790I-sBfyjg", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wwcMk0-NtK5SrLC6X6lOFA", "review_id": "MN9oxBsH_NO7203-xc-PWA", "text": "My sister and I always go here as did my father when he was alive. They are always polite and remember our names. I've taken others as well and they enjoyed it!!", "business_id": "Ay-snTeDn4w790I-sBfyjg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "7iBLJwmdocpJiNhnpXGhDg", "text": "Tonight was my first time eating at this location of Serrano's, even though I have been to another location once. This place is pretty average mexican food, nothing mind blowing. What I like about it is that they give you free bean dip and they use fairly high quality ingredients. I got a shredded chicken burrito fundido.... now, usually shredded chicken is not too good at these kinds of place, but this one was very good. They seasoned it and everything... not just bland shredded chicken. So that was pleasant. The BF and I also shared a very good margarita cupcake :-) My only complaint is that this place is a little expensive for what you get. So I would come back when I'm in the mood for solid mexican food.", "business_id": "VtpnMevn_oAxXGaM9JDrSQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6uiCxbxpNSt1bWYT2xwAsA", "review_id": "FsL5u5QAkwhuSsWKsQCrzg", "text": "I've being going to Serrano's for years and I've never had a problem with their food. They serve all of the traditional Mexican dishes that you would find at any Mexican restaurant. I've tried a lot of their menu items but I'd have to say my favorite go to plate is the shredded beef or \"machaca\" chimichanga. It is especially good when you get it enchilada style which is smothered in red sauce. It comes with a helpful serving of rice and beans too. \nWhat I really like about Serrano's is that they are one of the few Mexican restaurants in the valley that still serves free chips with not only salsa but bean dip as well.", "business_id": "VtpnMevn_oAxXGaM9JDrSQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TESe3g-BJSdZ5H4KC7yr9g", "review_id": "_VHnYN809SONEJNMqcfE3g", "text": "Chips, bean dip, and salsa was ok. Green burrito, rice and beans were below average. There was no green chili flavor at all - basically it was a brownish, dull flavor. The meat chunks were tough and not fit to eat. The rice and beans tasted a few days old. Margarita was ok, not much alcohol though. I usually go to Rositas which is right across the street - their green burrito (try it smothered in green sauce and cheese) is 100 x's better than Serranos - in fact every thing is better at Rositas. I will head over to the chandler Serranos and try that next time - hopefully they don't bring their food in from the same place as this one. Honestly I can't believe this place is still in business. Try Rositas instead for some excellent mexican food.", "business_id": "VtpnMevn_oAxXGaM9JDrSQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "t7Q29WBtZOY7kqDMKKWmhQ", "review_id": "CtRHQYDQ_gcxNmXLcjrRzQ", "text": "Chips, salsa and bean dip here are to die for. The food at Serrano's has always been amazing at all locations. The staff is always friendly. The burritos are delicious and fairly priced. Make sure to get them enchilada style.", "business_id": "VtpnMevn_oAxXGaM9JDrSQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cOh5x9fw5pjPnFwFNREMsQ", "review_id": "ckH8vxUq18N8o0Wl2eQ7Ug", "text": "Decent place and people but a little run down.", "business_id": "PlCsVovsMET2LQuM6MuJ9w", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xj6ivtem00STZWX16NY60A", "review_id": "77yDSk_pX3lKB0rdteQH6g", "text": "Love this place! Mark is awesome! Lots of good people! Every time I walk into this place its like home!", "business_id": "PlCsVovsMET2LQuM6MuJ9w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b_4No81XPBhkT6K1H18pIA", "review_id": "4MSYDLxuA9aPqzBYMwMYow", "text": "Mmmmm starbucks, who doesn't like starbucks as it is?? This location is one of my faves because it's right by school! There are plenty of outlets around for my laptop and the employees are all so nice! And if you go with someone who doesn't like or want coffee, well there's a Jamba right next door! The only downfall I have found so far is sometimes it gets a little noisy in there. Great place to meet up with study buddies, but a little too loud for me to study on my own.", "business_id": "uFR7CpDJlW-gNdmk-zhIGw", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-mg0tZ8TJyv3VD7ng3VVHg", "review_id": "CmGO07_EtXTB0wy1J78sAA", "text": "Depending on the time, claim a seat/table before you get in line. If you wait you may be sitting outside. It's a popular hangout.", "business_id": "uFR7CpDJlW-gNdmk-zhIGw", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "PNnLGANW7-7lixSgW-caiw", "text": "I love Starbucks, I go to many locations through out the valley but this one has a cute outdoor area!", "business_id": "uFR7CpDJlW-gNdmk-zhIGw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uHvWJ5kjKrdTRhhqPeqjBQ", "review_id": "5kBPX-92LEuds0m1SG5CKQ", "text": "Great service- they always remember my name and my coffee of choice. Excellent employees and very friendly. I love Starbucks in that you can always depend on a good coffee made the way you like it.", "business_id": "uFR7CpDJlW-gNdmk-zhIGw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TQ5eVGOFr_qB5_BbEd3Sow", "review_id": "Eg7ehImLpKIxC_6-JAoxig", "text": "It's fine for a huge grocery store but I still prefer the smaller stores like Trader Joe's, Fresh and Easy, Sprouts, etc. My daughter and I have come in here about three times since I've been in town to use my Wells Fargo account to cash her work checks. It's handy that they have the satellite branch of WF inside the Albertsons.", "business_id": "I3E1LnQhJMe14wga2vypkQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dw6WrHdihS1EE8XsC9_5AQ", "review_id": "T_-i7eGa_NtkIxnxc_I8yQ", "text": "Cute items at a decent price and some junkie items. Fun place to go looking for house decor.", "business_id": "7wVpgm-_4-sDCn4YkcwDxQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g_JRehJSw14NOeMJco8mBA", "review_id": "C8fiUHBMI3vJGxGM2VWZ9Q", "text": "My former seamstress went out of business and I was in a crunch. My parents take their drycleaning to LCS and recommended I try them for a bridesmaid alteration and they did a great job! It looked and fit great, just how I had asked and she got it done ahead of time! A little pricier than I was used to ($65 for a shortened hem, but on chiffon), but I was very happy with my experience there.", "business_id": "smTAygd_rw0RrJB8GDULFw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xUxxoTkQNWbKU44cCbtY4A", "review_id": "NXjsYeVsYWuUMdlZvBmNwA", "text": "If I could give negative stars, I would. I opened an account at Compass Bank back in NM in 2002. Don't ask me why I kept the stupid account for so long...I suppose I thought it was better than some of the alternatives (BofA or Wells). Of the many many many things about Compass that irk me, the biggest is how they balance your account every day and their funds availability policy. Here's a real life example that has happened more than once:\nI get a direct deposit on Friday, it shows up on my AVAILABLE balance first thing Friday morning. On Thursday I had $20 left in my account, but with my direct deposit on Friday morning, I now have several hundred dollars in my available balance. I go to the gas station and the grocery store, spend $25 at one, $60 at the other. Monday rolls around and I'm hit with 2, yes two overdraft fees for $27 each. I go into the bank to inquire as to why and I'm told that I overdrew my account on Friday. \"No, I had a direct deposit hit my account Friday morning and show in my AVAILABLE balance before I ever went to the gas station or the grocery store\". \"Yes, but we take all charges out of your account before crediting any deposits at the end of the day\". \"Then why did my AVAILABLE balance show that I had several hundred dollars if it was not AVAILABLE to me?\". \"Because it doesn't get credited to your account until all the charges have been taken out\". \"But why?\". \"Because that is the way we do it because we're greedy @$$H0^&$\". Okay...so I made that very last one up...but this is essentially the way any conversation goes when they've wrongfully taken your money, and good luck getting it back. I finally just gave up. When I went to another branch to close my account, the banker asked why, I told her that in the 6 years I'd been banking with Compass, the customer service had consistently gotten worse. She then asked if I'd like to air my greivances then and there, and I wasn't about to go through it all again and get the lecture about how I should balance my checkbook...yada yada yada.\nI've worked at banks. I know how to balance my checkbooks and keep track of spending. I also know that at other banks, if your account says you have an available balance based on a direct deposit, you don't have to wait until the next business day to use those funds.\nDo yourself a favor...don't bank with Compass.", "business_id": "E13puj01cJq7X5gNU7kVWQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qfBN2DlfzKTSGkQGlnm3UA", "review_id": "gEau9KwfVaHqik8jBNRCrQ", "text": "Not this location specifically but the bank itself is crap. \n\nToday was supposed to be my billing date on my credit card. Went into a branch and they asked if I wanted to take all my money out of my checking account. Honestly how dumb can you get? Then the servers just happened to crash. I was told to call the number on the back of my card. I did just that. A few times. \n\nThe first guy did the same thing as when I was in the branch itself. Thought I wanted to take money out of my checking account. Seriously? Okay. Nope. Screw you too. I said I wanted them to take money from my checking account to pay my credit card bill. But that it was whatever now and hung up. I'm not wasting my time dealing with you and your crap when I have more important things to do. \n\nI call again and this guy tells me that to pay the bill over the phone there is a service fee. First thing I did was hang up. \n\nSeriously? A service fee to pay my freaking bill. That I've been trying to take care of for the last hour? Okay that makes no sense. \n\nSo now that I have discovered how truly horribly they are able to take care of their customers I'm really really planning on getting rid of any and all service I will ever have there. \n\nWhat is the point in trying to do what you need to when all they do I say is you have to pay this much more for us to do what you need to be done. Or that the only way we can help you is by making you jump through 200 different hoops. Nope. Screw all of you. I'm done.", "business_id": "E13puj01cJq7X5gNU7kVWQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CpbZ6rvHhgCR9d9VGRzxFw", "review_id": "yn6w5rjVdS58-LKHCJn7FA", "text": "This was a nice little place that my sister introduced me to. I played here and had a good time the crowd was very responsive. The bartender was very cool but it helped that my sister was a regular there. We only had few drinks, I had all mix drinks and stuck with the good ol' Vodka Red Bull. It was a good size drink (meaning I got a whole can of red bull not just half) hard to mess that one up.\n\nAll in all I had a good time just chillin with my sister after I played my set. She and her boyfriend showed me a good time while I was in town.\n\nOne think I really liked about this place was the fact we had such good service, and a nice place to sit down and talk at. I can't wait to go back and visit Hollywood sometime.", "business_id": "Cp5_NSJFNgylD5SUdmT8nQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hvgYD6Pmyaa6hS39ymIQBQ", "review_id": "gsB9PLtJ2QFDKiuiBvKZUg", "text": "There's something deliciously seventeen about drinking in \"The Alley.\" Of course, real seventeen year olds can't get in. This place is legit, but the vibe is very Lloyd Dobler in a gas station parking lot asking a bunch of punk kids why he just can't win with women. (Don't worry Lloyd none of us really have that figured out and most of us who seem to be doing it successfully are really just faking it.)\n\nThe crowd here varies but I have always felt welcome. Drinks are ok. Sometimes they're great but it depends on who's tending bar. The good thing is they're fairly cheap. As a music venue I give it high five. It's dirty and dark with a one foot high stage that's obviously meant for performance but not so far removed as to make you feel like you're not connected to what's going on. The sound is ok. It depends on the show really but I've always had a good time and that counts for a lot.\n\nI like the pictures on the ceiling. They're fun to try to decipher when you're setting yourself on spin cycle. The pool tables are usually full so I can't really vouch for them other than to say that they're popular. All in all, it's a decent place to pummel yourself in the face with your beverage of choice.", "business_id": "Cp5_NSJFNgylD5SUdmT8nQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h7YB0darjysgjqkm7Q_x-A", "review_id": "CBBNKJVGLfDXZhPfEGkEgg", "text": "As a fan of dive bars I have to give this place a big thumbs up. I may be a bit jaded though by have alot of friends play here. Cheap drinks, dark, low stage all pluses in my book. Also gotta love they serve white castle burgers. If youre into dive bars you definitely gotta hit this place. \n\nOh yea, and the pool tables are shit.", "business_id": "Cp5_NSJFNgylD5SUdmT8nQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3XyuBpNbvrHukaEJyWBAsw", "review_id": "27lmNw-LHNR_Jiw3kk_Kvg", "text": "A safe house for your hang over.\n\nI found this place while on a 12 mile bike ride to ASU and back in 105 degree heat. It looked like a Dive and I was thirsty so inside I went. It was a dive, a real good dive and I ordered a draft of PBR.\n\nMy first impression was that this would be a great place to drink off a hangover. It was dark, cold, cave like with lots of dive character. Where else are you gonna find PBR on tap?", "business_id": "Cp5_NSJFNgylD5SUdmT8nQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I4GAIZhlwLkGXa9PdQ18rA", "review_id": "k7iSq_Dr_EUIap3aduz2Qg", "text": "yeah as dive bars go, this makes the grade. pub food. nothing too special. good atmosphere overall, with a mixture of pool, pinball, and old video games. plus of course the music! always with the live music. i've been like 6-10 times over the years and always hear an eclectic and decent selection of music. gotta visit the alley every once in a while to see how the seedy underbelly kicks back and has a good time.", "business_id": "Cp5_NSJFNgylD5SUdmT8nQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "lu-jws5eBreAbJgVroatUw", "review_id": "YFIi9MkzSSLyDJhoLWAYOA", "text": "Coming here reminds me of the hole-in-the wall places I used to see Aqua-Bats etc. in. The place holds about 300 people total, and seems pretty cool for a show.\n\nI grew up about a mile from here, and never went in. My curiosity finally got to me, so I met a friend here for lunch. As I walked in, I knew I was out of my element (I'm an accountant for G-d's sake) but although it looked like the clubhouse from Sons of Anarchy, I wasn't accosted by any bad-ass bikers. \n\nWe were waited on by Kat (I assume with a K) who was also bartending. She paid very good attention to the 4 people that were in the entire place at lunchtime. She made a good recommendation for dollar-taco-tuesdays, and a few other specials made by \"grandma.\" Yes, they have a 94 year old woman who is the head cook ... and she's pretty damn good.\n\nI ordered a mexican burger, which was really great with the green chiles. I also felt a need to get a cheap taco, which was quite excellent.\n\nI'll be back for the breakfast, and any time I want to be reminded of a kick-ass club playing loud music while I smoke beaties and getting rejected by hot chicks who are way more ska/punk than me.", "business_id": "Cp5_NSJFNgylD5SUdmT8nQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P9u8A9cX2lNCeDOJQMrLOw", "review_id": "tqm_Lw0Lx-WMWiVpT3pCjQ", "text": "Come here in the morning every once in awhile after work for breakfast, since they open at 6 am. Food is good, most of the time have a movie in the background, and the atmosphere has a home feel to it.", "business_id": "Cp5_NSJFNgylD5SUdmT8nQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9F3ZmyGKIA6ALNWgEq3Log", "review_id": "O3wfGqfBd4bFk0DsQt_xLw", "text": "This place is an East Valley institution! For starters, they have live music regularly, and they always have an annual show with Melt Banana from Japan, which is always a blast! Sound is awesome, and the cover is reasonable. Drink selection is amazing, and they have a signature drink menu as well. They have a full kitchen, and even offer breakfast starting at 6am! Perfect for those working the graveyard shift. Prices are good and drinks are strong. The decor is awesome, a good mix of pulps and movie posters and the like. All in all a solid neighborhood bar, music venue, and all around fun joint.", "business_id": "Cp5_NSJFNgylD5SUdmT8nQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WORShVhq7IwMY4iizc1dAA", "review_id": "x4_PHmyhwnA-nY-FDsyXcQ", "text": "Pretty good food! \n\nWe ordered a regular dish, the cheese/spinach filled ravioli a la Nina and something new, this time. The home made pasta (pappardelle) with scallops and porcini mushrooms. The ravioli were great, as always. Nina's recipe has survived many years and had us return for more along the years. The Pappardelle with Porcini and scallops was pretty good, save for a few misses. 1) the sauce tasted a little too 'generic', almost like from a can and 2) the Porcini mushrooms were not Porcini but rather your cheaper garden variety one can buy at any grocery store. This kind of left me with a question: if they ran out of Porcini mushrooms, shouldn't they have asked first if it's OK to substitute them with regular mushrooms? \n\nOverall, I like the place just enough to come back for the ravioli. For everything else I'll go somewhere else. And above all it's a tad overpriced.", "business_id": "P2i4eojfX61pZn8i7RZZxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvyTTpBLqd8yHomBTW_Kpg", "review_id": "LWMnd0QeBnBEK-7XmDufTA", "text": "We eat here about once a month. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for. The service and ambiance are first rate. I have never anything less than a very good meal here and I have probably had a dozen different entrees. The free sambuca at the end of the meal with the three coffee beans is the icing on the cake.\n\nThis is legitimate Italian.", "business_id": "P2i4eojfX61pZn8i7RZZxA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Sbqt_Xgvcmg6oJDTdRraA", "review_id": "LWRnj4UqNc0XzU3JA60vdA", "text": "Great food with excellent service and really nice people. They treat you like family. The ravioli's are awesome. Cioppino is incredible. Really nice Italian wine selection.", "business_id": "P2i4eojfX61pZn8i7RZZxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4xw2k2iAEGumGPYlvGlp5Q", "review_id": "R1kJIHfOO8bq9lx5LUGg2w", "text": "I have to agree w/ most of the reviews that are listed about Tutti Santi!\n\nFresh Bread and butter- very good. excellent whipped garlic butter\nThe Homemade Potato Gnocchi is excellent!! A must try!\n I've had Chicken breast in noodles, cream sauce with tons of veggies!!- great! ( Remembering names- not so much!!) \n Tiramisu is Excellent. It is homemade and very good.\n\nAt the end of every meal is the complementary shot sambuca. \n\nBIG TIME TIP Go to http://Restaurant.com and get a gift certificate for a couple bucks and save yourself $25. Well worth it!! (Thanks to other Yelp's who had this too!)\n\nNUTSHELL- Above average food, A little above average prices. Always a special offered, always a great dish. You will never be disappointed here!", "business_id": "P2i4eojfX61pZn8i7RZZxA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6e7pZofhDuIlD_rX2oYirQ", "review_id": "WtDxluC56kAiuEJ8xGTBWQ", "text": "This place surprised both my husband and I with how good the food was and how fun the experience was as a whole. It reminded me of Italian restaurants on the east coast, where I am from. The decor and vibe as well as the food really reminded me of what I might find back east. \n\nThe best part was the homemade ravioli that they told us is made fresh each day. It really was amazing, better than anything I've ever tasted. It was super thin and delicate. I would order that again for sure. The bread with the whipped herbed butter was also very good. We enjoyed our dinner and the atmosphere also was great for an intimate conversation and having a good time. We used a restaurant.com certificate and that helped the cost a bit, as they are pricey, but I'd say it's worth it!", "business_id": "P2i4eojfX61pZn8i7RZZxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rSBYu1pV5AF4WGJUWIdjnQ", "review_id": "yB1LlQ9ikJIgaASiIoGCYQ", "text": "This place is 3 1/2 stars... or their overall rating, so far. I had the shrimp/pasta special. It tasted like the shrimp had been frozen and then overcooked; giving it that rubbery texture. The sauce was pretty good. For $25, I would have expected more than four pieces of shrimp and a handful of pasta.", "business_id": "P2i4eojfX61pZn8i7RZZxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o3FDn0YCRJpGHMPrpuUUpg", "review_id": "2vme-xckS405XlwZvzx_Cg", "text": "Tutti Santi is an above average Italian restaurant in Mesa.\n\nFrom the outside, this place doesn't look special by any means. It has a chain restaurant in a strip mall look to it. The good news is that once you walk in the door, everything changes. The inside has a very classy look to it, the staff is very friendly, and the food is excellent.\n\nI've been to Tutti a handful of times and here are my favorite items;\n\nAppetizer- You can't go wrong with either the Mussels Marinara or the Saut\u00e9ed Calamari, both are great.\n\nMain course- The Homemade Gnocchi is amazing and something worth trying. Other winners are the Eggplant Parmigiana and Red Snapper.\n\nDessert- The Cr\u00e8me Brulee is excellent!\n\nAs with most good Italian restaurants, Tutti Santi has a very large and diverse wine list.\n\nVery good food, friendly service, and an overall nice dining experience gives Tutti Santi and above average rating of four stars.", "business_id": "P2i4eojfX61pZn8i7RZZxA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HgxrTcrfcfNOwMyDpFLk9w", "review_id": "6lfyHoWam_A4g4WiHEFxgA", "text": "I was sorry to learn that this Tutti Santi location has closed.\n\nThey do have another location in Gilbert which is not that far away.", "business_id": "P2i4eojfX61pZn8i7RZZxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V57A-7ju0putpft_xfGguw", "review_id": "r7f-StMXSvWj0QdTJ4x8qA", "text": "I went here looking for aquarium decor but I spent about 45 minutes checking out the place. It is roughly 75% salt water and 25% freshwater. They have a nice selection of tanks and stands (not easy to find in Phoenix). There appears to be a wide selection of parts for your aquarium.\n\nThe salt water fish selection is quite good. They have a smaller collection of fresh water. They have a small selection of live rock.\n\nPrices seemed just okay.\n\nThe most important thing is that I was offered help three times during my visit. That, to me, makes for a great store.\n\nI'll probably be back.", "business_id": "7o1swYuci1PGk7QCwHeMfQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "opCttiae_w9bhMuw_zmDGA", "review_id": "HYyDlTMamNMS69EgrxE64A", "text": "We've been coming here for several years for our 55-gallon freshwater aquarium, and finding Aquarium Arts (after getting fish from a box store that died constantly!) was the beginning of our success with our tank.\n\nThese guys are so knowledgeable, and we have had MUCH better success with their stock than the box store. The box store may have a guarantee, but only like 20% of the fish we got there survived so we were constantly going back and trading them in. It was awful! We love Aquarium Arts -- they have helped us as beginners start to have a LOT more success!", "business_id": "7o1swYuci1PGk7QCwHeMfQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D47YjpuiSYC6JIpcXGR4iw", "review_id": "K7_FdZTLwi-4yisdqkOQ1A", "text": "This place is freaking great great. If anyone has a hard time find tools and supplies for yheir tank check tgis place out. You great customer service too which you can't put a price on. \nThey're prices are damn good. They have some pretty healthy fish and great invertebrates.", "business_id": "7o1swYuci1PGk7QCwHeMfQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yDiEls8Xida457e3dYQbpg", "review_id": "SpaZ1MWxmrXARuZ6UxUP9A", "text": "I was here last weekend and I was very disappointed. The staff wasn't very friendly. And someone finally greeted me after I already looked around the whole store. \nI went in to look at their betta selection and I couldn't believe my eyes! All the bettas were in dirty water and there was even a dead one! I attached some pictures of how filthy their water was. It looked like they hadn't cleaned their cups in weeks. I was so upset I had to get outta there. \n\nDONT SELL BETTAS IF YOU ARENT GOING TO PROPERLY TAKE CARE IF THEM.", "business_id": "7o1swYuci1PGk7QCwHeMfQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SzafKZScl0omTZz2F9JoMw", "review_id": "6eFmRKV8z7q5fXPDlkxthA", "text": "Shopped here ever since Pets Inc closed for freshwater fish and been very happy with knowledge and diversity of fish. This week Candace helped us and checked our water quality as well. Would recommend to others.", "business_id": "7o1swYuci1PGk7QCwHeMfQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xNWuI4DDw4NMMEXnpy-g9w", "review_id": "GJuHcIyv57cdS3CQ3Sc5YQ", "text": "Never go to a big box store for your aquarium needs again! I wasted so much time and money and was getting semi-accurate information at best.\n\nAquarium Arts has been around for a really long time, and they know what they're doing! They are super knowledgeable, and also very ethical. Like they won't sell you fish that just came in because they want to make sure they're healthy. That's amazing!\n\nTheir prices are reasonable. Their fish are healthy and well cared for. I will only shop here from now on!", "business_id": "7o1swYuci1PGk7QCwHeMfQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s8bIC_db4Wl8v-QOpv9Cqw", "review_id": "MOu2-vN1-PI2786-LSpqhw", "text": "Swim Kids is awesome. My daughter became a strong swimmer in just a couple of weeks. She loved it and kept going for about a year. Every instructor she has ever had has been wonderful. It is well worth the monthly fee.", "business_id": "WOgYQltFy-NhgYQzsMEfKw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9UxkYlsD0cnziYN--O8xug", "review_id": "JwYXkWCqYC6eAjKEzr7-IQ", "text": "Before finding this swim school we tried swimming through the city and the YMCA. Nothing was consistent between teachers and I felt like my kids weren't learning anything.\n\n\nWe have been going here for more than 5 years. Even though this school is further from our house than other swim schools, I wouldn't think of taking them anyplace else. The classes are all consistent, staff is friendly and makes an effort to know the names of all the kids.", "business_id": "WOgYQltFy-NhgYQzsMEfKw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNO_wwbUoP2xhHy69zIvdA", "review_id": "YKSkoAdFjUkymql9NElZoQ", "text": "I wanted to update on my review, Shauna has reached out to me asking if they could do anything to make this a 5 star to please let her know. I have now been here a little longer since my initial review. I want to let people know that this place is still great and I will continue to take my son here, I have bummed him from 1 day a week to 2 due to my son being a little more hesitant to be pushed out of his comfort zone and progress faster. I have him with Ashley on Fridays and Leah on Tuesdays and they are both great! He loves having them as instructors. The one thing I mentioned in my first review that I couldn't put my finger on I have figured out. It's the people that are members here some parents don't supervise there kids so there running around like maniacs and there are infants and toddlers that are around so the parents need to be in control of there kids, but we all know that's something outside of the staff's control, a solution may be more of the staff to confront the child and ask them to settle down and have some kind of disapline guideline to prevent the chaoticness. \n\nI will still continue to bring my son here!", "business_id": "WOgYQltFy-NhgYQzsMEfKw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6ZXbTu3isjKoD42_iKOhqA", "review_id": "5wriC78GpGB_yzAMQcKXEQ", "text": "Just a regular wash inside and out. Car looked nice when it was done. Not as good as I would have done it myself, but seeing as I don't do it myself anymore, this is the next best thing for $13.99. \n\nOn a different not, the girl that took my money was very unfriendly and rude. After me, some guy came in and her attitude changed, nice and friendly and smiling. I hate women like that. Probably the only job she can get.", "business_id": "flgqBG9GfVTQN6ITWxOLbA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TQ5eVGOFr_qB5_BbEd3Sow", "review_id": "D6Utm2Sjog42h0i-Eq7-nQ", "text": "Easy carwash, fast and not expensive for the budget wash, tho more than it was my last trip here in 2010. It runs $5 now, was $4 then. It gets the AZ dust and bird poop off which is all I need. They are open 9~6, closed Sundays. Located on the west side of Fiesta Mall.", "business_id": "flgqBG9GfVTQN6ITWxOLbA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TQ5eVGOFr_qB5_BbEd3Sow", "review_id": "YIMatbiXXFo3mMsXy2m5EA", "text": "I wandered in here to check it out from curiosity and was quite amazed at their huge selection of T-shirts and posters from every imaginable rock group and concert. It's really one of those places you have to see to believe. They have a website too, www.shirtsandposters.com. Check it out.", "business_id": "1ojDBw2DJEDu14cZxnR_JQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tNpfNLjxS34wmsroFemoNg", "review_id": "Ig4iJT_dE8AKZQu2xge_4Q", "text": "I like shirts and I like things so it seems to make sense that I would enjoy this store. It is kind of a genre store with much of the merchandise being focused on the punk rock/alt rock lifestyle. \n\nThere are band tees a plenty and patches and belt buckles you'd be hard-pressed to find outside of those walls. I love window-shopping here and while much of it isn't stuff I'd wear, I can't help but admire the amount of stuff they have. I have purchased a few belt buckles and t-shirts that I couldn't find anywhere else when I stopped by randomly.\n\nSome people might be quick to label it as a mom-and-pop Hot Topic but I don't think that does it justice. This place is more authentic and has much more interesting stuff for those who don't want to feel out of place with rock and roll tweens.", "business_id": "1ojDBw2DJEDu14cZxnR_JQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "9if4Yy5z4B4Ywh0M0msorw", "text": "Love this place! I mostly buy my hair dye here because it's one of the only places in the state that carries it....they have all kinds of cool stuff and will order things if need be! You can also get custom shirts and stickers made there if you need that kind of thing!", "business_id": "1ojDBw2DJEDu14cZxnR_JQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zC2kRPSR3DloS2RXIg2Xtw", "review_id": "p6bpQKbG-Aevo10KkIfFtA", "text": "If you are looking for unique gift ideas or looking for that one band shirt you had a few years back but somehow got misplaced, this place will have it. From shirts to posters and from patches to new creepers, Shirts and Things has it all!!\n\nI go here when I, in search of a new shirt, a purse for my lady, some patches, whatever it maybe, its my first stop. SUPER friendly and knowledgeable staff that focus on what you are looking for and making you their priority. I was chatting with the owner Larry and he is honestly one of the nicest people I have met since moving to AZ. Thats customer service at its best!\n\nIf I could, Id give them 10 stars but I cant so 5 will do. Go check out these fine folks running a family owned business full of awesome goods. So so much to see and so so much to buy. They got it all!!!", "business_id": "1ojDBw2DJEDu14cZxnR_JQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i80z0PigG-KSNKtIWXfW_Q", "review_id": "R6Ds-_TKmzAHlnK-96PT5Q", "text": "I love this store and I could easily spend my entire paycheck here. They have a huge selection of shirts, purses, posters, and all sorts of cool stuff. The staff has amazing customer service! They are always helpful and friendly. I was looking for a last minute halloween costume idea and I called a few minutes before they closed. They held the hat I needed up front for me so I could just run in and pay. They were super nice despite the fact that it was literally 1 minute until closing time. Nothing speaks louder than great customer service at the end of the night.", "business_id": "1ojDBw2DJEDu14cZxnR_JQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNDKaW_KwPMxzg-Wg1tLBw", "review_id": "eCksY1E_Iru5lR2U8kNWfw", "text": "This place had an amazing price of only $69.99 for our tuxedos. They also has exactly the colors and look we wanted. My groomsmen and our father's tux's were perfect. However, when my husband arrived at our venue and put on his tux, he noticed it had not been dry cleaned from the previous person who wore it. It smelled soooo bad of B.O. and cheap cologne. The side pant pocket was completely ripped open and one of the cufflinks was broken. It smelled so bad, my poor husband threw them in the sink at the hotel and tried scrubbing it clean before the wedding. I told the owner hoping maybe I'd get some sort of money back. Nothing. Instead he blamed it on the dry cleaner and said it wasn't B.O., it was the chemical they used to clean it. It clearly was B.O.!! It was right in the armpits!! I wanted my husband's tux to be perfect, and here his was the crappiest one out there.", "business_id": "sV45cJCODWCefNdu6k4u5g", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WpT6ZIqtxpxwVwQwdCSUjw", "review_id": "JD1qU3efPTod6WLEFuiG9w", "text": "This is a great place to get a tux or suit. I love that it is locally owned. The owner and his staff are personable and committed to making their clients (even the hard to fit customers) look great. So glad we found Rose Tuxedo!", "business_id": "sV45cJCODWCefNdu6k4u5g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n8JVvsaCcO8_LISqg4XwGg", "review_id": "eMBHvK-1p5r3G3Koh_BKpQ", "text": "We stayed at this property for Spring training ( Cubs ) .The folks in front of us had problems checking in we did not . They offer a free hot breakfast to all guests . Our rooms were fine and the pool area was neat and clean . Then tend to get alot of repeat customers some of the folks year after year . They have a nice patio area to sit in . We did eat in their restaurant and it was fine . The lounge had a pool table and a nice selection of domestic drafts . We did run into alot of Cub fans as well as members of their broadcast crew . Would I stay at this property again ...YES !!!", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G5lya_2gLeps4gIQRegOMA", "review_id": "Vd8Z1FFZr46g17v2vOwRBA", "text": "Stayed there last week, good value for the money. Found a special online so booked it. The breakfast was free so that's a plus. The rooms are big but the bathroom is pretty small. Our room came with a refrigerator which came in handy. The best part about this hotel was the staff. The front desk staff were always very helpful and courteous. If the price is right will probably stay there again.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7Kg2J0A9z9rm_GU-EBfbPg", "review_id": "JLgLvOVm43ri9ePEZy2z9g", "text": "The rooms are dark and dirty. The front desk help is more concerned with their personnal phone calls instead of customer service. If you have a run in with the manager Nicole Heater just turn and run because she will make your stay more miserable than it will already be.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "GxASyZVco0QvxfdaOa1gxw", "text": "Yeah, I really can see what all the bad reviews are about. This was apparently a really nice place at one time, but is now in a pretty rundown and worn state.\n\nThe room interiors certainly don't LOOK worn out at first blush--the paint apparently looks fresh and the bedroom sink and counter is in pretty nice shape. However, a closer look at the room that we had revealed chipped veneer on the night stands, a leak under the front sink, and mold in the refrigerator. A little more soap would have been nice. BTW, the ice machine nearest to the room was broken and I had to trek to find another one.\n\nFair overall. It has a bed and a bathroom that works just fine for its stated purpose. This is actually a really nice place to have a bunch of girls over for a birthday sleepover if you get the two room suite. With the inn's pool, our DVD player, and pizzas from Big Boys down the street, you have a party.\n\nFree breakfast ain't bad--that'll save ya thirty bucks. . .\n\nLook, you get what you pay for, and we didn't pay very much. For a place to watch movies, munch food, splash around in the pool and crash in the wee hours, it worked. No rave no hate.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "baEqFVQFLK-Qr-8Tgb54Sg", "review_id": "-iiMYvi8y8V3HSt6g8Jcbw", "text": "AVOID THIS HELLHOLE!\nWe have brought our dog here for many years. Suddenly new management changes their pet policy. Long story short, I was THROWN OUT of the property, to sit on the curb, with my dog, at noon, in 98 degree heat. Waiting for a $100 cab ride to another Worst Western motel. This after arguing with management for 2 hours.\nIf I had a do-over, I would have called the police.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PBZU7PyUFNIFhE3KYyUT6A", "review_id": "YrBWCbRp43FYscTa411gYw", "text": "This was the worst experience I have ever had at a hotel. I never even got into the room. Checked in to room 287 and went to the room. Key didn't work. Called the desk and they said come get new keys. Ok. Carry my stuff back down get new keys and they still don't work. Let's call the maintenance guy... Too late. I am out!", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0UufnzJSiwRPzikHeJLI3w", "review_id": "de5uK1zJMLlskej9I_oNdQ", "text": "Well.... the reviews are kinda all over the place. I stayed here Friday, October 10, 2014.\n\nfirst off it wasn't worth the 80 something dollars I spent for one night. I certainly wouldn't call it a \"beautiful\" resort either.... and what makes a resort a resort?\nThis place is just what it is.... a motel. \n\nI don't smoke and there is a $300 charge if they catch you smoking in a room but...... people were smoking outside the rooms and the smoky aroma wafted in the night I was there. \n\nThe motel is old point blank. the air vents are full of dust but that happens no biggie. The room was fairly clean and you can tell they are trying to improve the place. It just wasn't worth what I spent. I would rather spend $40 more and spend the night in a nicer more updated place. The lighting is not the best either.\n\nWhat got me riled up was the mold problem in the shower. I do understand that a little mold happens but once the room was all moist the mold really showed up. I have a severe allergy to mold and this wasn't a good thing. \n\nI wouldn't say i would never stay there again but for the price I would pay a little more and stay somewhere more updated.\n\nThis place needs a major inside renovation. remove all the old interior walls and update the materials. there are products that help to eliminate mold issues now days. The outside is nice. but still could use a little more TLC.\n\nThey did have flat screen tv's and working air conditioning.\nThey did not have complimentary breakfast anywhere I could see.\nI could not access any wifi.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "58riGYHuolKou6udZXw1vg", "review_id": "05I5tb21_yHO_rII2_rvTw", "text": "If there was negative rating I would give them negative 10 for lack of politeness, and costumer service !!!!! I checked in and went to my room with all my luggage only to find out they gave me an occupied room!!!!! When I went back to the lobby... There was no apology or anything \"we can give you another room if you want\" what the F*** you think???? I sure don't want to stay in a dirty room!!! So I told them I would just like to cancel my reservation and go somewhere we and they would not cancel my reservation and tell me I have to cancel my through hotel.com!!!! I expected them to say sorry for your inconvenience let me give you..... To make it up!!! The hallway smelled like wet mold!!!!! I strongly recommend you not to make your reservation because they didn't deliver the service that was advertised.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VEw5tehGobd8cMpEwX1E1w", "review_id": "fTi6-TZnE7IDC10aHjEg_g", "text": "The Dobson Ranch is a great place to be heard there's a big grand opening Nov 29 2014 restraunt & bar will be open half off with great food great drinks & great music with even live bands & HD TV\"s. Also the resort is very lovely with the birds singing with a big clean pool & spas as jaccuzzi also the rooms are big & clean & also right next to the 60 fwy with many shopping centers around best place to be at the Dobson Ranch Inn & the staff is very friendly also new parking lot under way got to see it to believe it so come to the Dobson Ranch Inn alot of great historic history here also famous sports teams players stay here even future TV, Movie, and Musician celebrity will stay here so come check the Dobson Ranch Inn soon to be Ramada.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C0RxSbiCbtbxVF8wPfbygg", "review_id": "KQGVruVxTX2m2Yw0VF0nNw", "text": "The hotel staff provided outstanding customer service during our stay. We reserved our room through HotelRez.com, but unexpected events required us to change our plans. Since we didn't make the reservation through the hotel, we experienced a lot of challenges. The staff was very helpful during our attempts to cancel the reservation, which was not very easy. Besides this pleasant experience, the rooms were clean and overall worth the stay.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WasDmbYp6x8ywh_BvcGo6w", "review_id": "uhmFYUHJyXuoKS-BPmlCCQ", "text": "We checked out as soon as we saw our room. It was filthy. My toddler squished some kind of bug right by the couch. Our bedsheets had pubic hairs. DO Not Stay here!!!!!", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ja8FvcWiWHEXME2vmTPTkA", "review_id": "hmis2xI20YFtSGyC1SoVVw", "text": "When I arrived, there was people at the front desk so I walked around until one of the couples left. When I approached, I stood in front a guy (Johnny) who had his head buried in the computer and without looking up at me, making any eye contact, he says, she can help you over there. The inflection in his voice was as if to say, \"I'm not going to help you, I don't care to help you, and can't you seem I'm busy with whatever I'm doing.\" He reminded me of a disrespectful punk 12 year old kid being immersed in his gaming and blowing off his parents invite to join them at the table. \n\nSo, when he first said the other woman can help me, the couple was still standing in front of her. I think they had asked another question, but regardless, they were still there. He said it again with the same nasty tone. At this point I barked back him telling him I don't care for his attitude, and second, I was standing right there, I'm fully aware of what's going on. He said something under his breath to which I called him on it and instead of manning up, he lied and said she could help me, when he knows this isn't what he said.\n\nI got into my room, the wifi wouldn't connect. Then upon inspecting the bed I found 2 long woman hairs. I'm like...WTF? There is just no excuse for this. I called down and complained about both. She gave me a number to call for the internet which rang to no one. I called back and was upgraded to an executive room. Was nicer, but then after laying in bed chatting with my fiancee, I noticed another few woman hairs. Again, WTF? Obviously, this place does not wash their sheets. And that is just foul!\n\nI'll be making a major complaint tomorrow. The only reason I would come back would be to teach this punk at the front desk the meaning of respect.", "business_id": "CscJ0RubTHofHvRJhERvXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wnE9gdww2XYn5itN6SbwRQ", "review_id": "MXOpduMSVMotUxctIWKKsw", "text": "On my way home from work low tire pressure light came on. As luck would have it I planned to go to the safeway on alma and guadalupe. Noticed Firestone near by and had hoped tp borrow a tire guage and air pump. Was immediately greeted by a super friendly guy who said he'd be right with me. He was in the middle of checking out another couple and they seemed very happy with whatever work they had done. He then told me to pull around back, determined what my air pressure would be, and filled all four tires right away. When I asked if this might be climate related he then gave me a brief education on what caused the issue. He did this all free of charge despite how many other cars were there..I will be back and highly recommend these guys.", "business_id": "8SlI_CYByLG23erfzobK2Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JUAA8KYEnVRjzLY0eujA5w", "review_id": "noH5iFj_RnEY-q64boTaJQ", "text": "This location is great. I've never been to a Firestone but when the time came to get the battery replaced in my car, I did a lot of research and Firestone has the best bang for my buck. Of course, the day I went to go get my battery replaced, my car wouldn't even start. I called this location, talked to Jeff, and he got my appointment all set up for the same morning. I got there early but Jeff got me taken care of right away. I was really impressed; All the guys were really nice and gave exceptional customer service. These guys were all great and I couldn't ask for a better experience. Thank you!", "business_id": "8SlI_CYByLG23erfzobK2Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "M6cJ6ay9a735g3PQ8MKXyg", "text": "I love, love, love the whole wheat pancakes that I can customize here!! It used to be that US Egg owned my heart with its patented oatmeal-blueberry-almond wheat pancakes until I tried Good Egg's blueberries and glazed pecans (double toppings, please!) pancakes made with whole-wheat batter, and a little whipped butter on the side, hold the syrup. If I feel like a little pain (food allergies) with my pancakes, I'd order them with special granola topping. It is quite tasty! However, it's heaven on earth for me with the blueberries and pecans.\n\nThe Isle of Capri omelette is delicious, as well. The capers, sundried tomatoes, and feta cheese give the egg-y delight a slightly, uh, for the lack of a better word, funky aroma, but it tastes so good! The side of country potatoes, while a bit salty, is equally yummy (can you guess which pieces I like best?). I hear the guacamole and bacon that come with many dishes are very good, too. I also recommend the reuben panini... oh my goodness! I just experienced multiple shudders up and down my spine... bet you didn't know women could have those! LOL. Speaking of orgasm-inducing foods, has anyone else had a Smokey Forest sandwich at Duck and Decanter??\n\nBTW, I tried ordering the pancakes here ala US Egg, with oatmeal and almond toppings, but they weren't the same. I prefer US Egg's version; however, I'm a sucker for those loyal customer punch cards, and, on certain days, Good Egg even offers double punches! Suh-weet!\n\nP.S. I've tried four locations [Thomas/Central, Ray/Rural, Dobson/S of 60, and McDonald/Scottsdale Rd (?)] and I prefer those on Thomas and Dobson when it comes to good to great service. The servers there really shine on customer service and the few complaints my party and I had to give were met with sympathetic ears and satisfactory amendments by both servers and management (local and headquarters). I wish I could say the same for those on Ray and McDonald.\n\n---UPDATE!---\nYou ever hear of those who like cold pizza? Well, I never was one of those people. I've tried it a couple of times, but I just don't get it [and I refuse to try it again, 'cause frankly, it's a waste of a good pizza... I'd rather resurrect it again to it's former (but not quite) glory by popping it in the toaster oven]. I have, however, found that I LIKE cold blueberry and glazed pecan whole wheat pancakes out of the fridge! And guess what? They're so good, they don't even need butter! Hmm... it's a texture-lover's dream... cakey, and those sweet, almost preserve-like blueberries- some macerated, others still whole- and then those crunchy pecan bits!", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XbzB2i2fjggHsPXtQcOJUA", "review_id": "nn5rAji4P5sCoqb_1Yj3ZA", "text": "Dude...who can hate on the Good Egg? I've been frequenting several of the Good Egg/ Eggery locations for many years now and it's amazingly consistent. I'm just throwing the review down for this location since I make it here more than the others now, and I was here Sunday afternoon. \nI always get the same item regardless of what location I'm at: the three cheese omelet with bacon which comes with the addictive country potatoes and an English muffin. It's perfect every single time! I can only remember one out of a few dozen times that it was a little too greasy. Besides that, it's admirable how consistent they are with the quality of their food. Then this past Sunday my lady got the biscuits and gravy and I had the distinct pleasure of trying that for the first time...so so good. Plus I'm an iced tea junkie and the Good Egg has some of the best in town. \nI use to have issues with slow service at some Good Eggs, but the Dobson location rarely has that issue. It was usually the Frank Lloyd Wright location that had horrendously slow service. But I think that was more the fault of management mishandling staff as opposed the servers. \nPlus, who doesn't love the unintentional hilarity of the hokey interior design of the Good Egg? It's like they had members of a retirement center do the interior decorating...I love it. \nSo all in all, due to the quality and consistency of the food, I'll still take the Good Egg over any newer, trendier breakfast places that I've tried (I'm looking at you, Over easy).", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BkxbkiTa9_9A7j-0BRGEhQ", "review_id": "vZca9ryeW3J_UrmdhBeM3g", "text": "BY FAR the best breakfast place I have ever been to. I love when restaurants are consistent. Every time I come in, I am greeted by the friendliest staff around. No matter how busy they are they always say hi with a smile. It can get busy but the wait is never too long. The food tastes perfect every time. Very fast service as well. \n\nI ALWAYS order the Light one, it is wonderful. It is an omelet with crepe over it. I sub the toast for little pancakes (no charge) I have tried other things on the menu and they are so good as well. \n\nThey are great at splitting checks! I cannot say enough great things about good egg. I ALWAYS crave it", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "xjaADZ9vM1aT4P1HvI9_0g", "review_id": "JUfkcN_TAlayH6L9DmUE_g", "text": "Very diverse menu. First time visitor and I had teh Brie and Bleu omelette. I'm not a bleu cheese fan, but this was de-lish! It was broccoli and water chestnuts in it which was very unusual. The potatoes were good as well, not greasy at all like some places. The staff was very friendly and our server got our order exactly right even though she did not write anything down. Impressive!!!\n\nHighly recommended.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t6loPsQBraqMzRRj-wheHA", "review_id": "QJSE5PASgLV8IQnPBuVJOw", "text": "We frequent this place often and the service and food are excellent every time. On the weekends it can get rather crowded for early breakfast and brunch, but it's well worth the wait. We are eating Paleo so it's hard for us to find places with variety that meet our lifestyle. The Good Egg certainly does. I like flavorful sauces and salsas and Good Egg has a great selection. Eggs, bacon, avocado and salsa, all tasty and well done. They also have daily specials and a daily speciality tea. It suits my breakfast needs perfectly.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cQ9pCDsG1lwWzWZoBeQzaw", "review_id": "ux87Z9UMo8jDWUZM9tcHbg", "text": "This was our second time here and they didn't disappoint! The food is fantastic! They have monthly pancake specials which are to die for, dessert for breakfast for sure! Last month it was peach cobbler pancakes and this month it's blueberry lemon and almond. Their eggs benedict is amazing as well. I highly recommend this place!", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w7Y9H4TLd6Lx1L3U8JErAQ", "review_id": "GeAUeXyF0C3J-67DuO6Vdg", "text": "Tired. The place seems tired.\n\nI always thought of it a step above Denny's.\n\nI had spinach Benedict . Poached eggs were severely undercooked, muffin was burned. Waitress came by three times. Once for order, once for food and once for check. I got charged 3 bucks for each small glass of watered down orange juice. Potatoes were hurried, meaning burned on outside and cold inside. Couple next to meet moved due to all the kitchen noise with Mostly empty restaurant.\n\nManager seemed nice but could not make up for a bad meal and mediocre service.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Q4Ks28-Jks-TjFT-YXw_A", "review_id": "KiBpOT5-rsvYoljfgWjdpw", "text": "Holiday Monday!! Double stamp day! What a way to start the week!! We tried the lumbr", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Q4Ks28-Jks-TjFT-YXw_A", "review_id": "P6S36YZhf-TUCNm2tXHM4g", "text": "As usual food and service is great! Our 16 yr old son could not even finish the eye opener! The portions are huge and the quality doesn't waiver! Enjoy!!", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Q4Ks28-Jks-TjFT-YXw_A", "review_id": "tm3WMLtUOgyX9kvmfjKXVg", "text": "Ohh yah!! Its Saturday again. My favorite breakfast spot! verry busy today. The coffee is fabulous! I am having a breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Soo yummmmy!!! As always the staff is awesome and professional, friendly and feels like family! Ask for Kelsey she will teat you well.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Q4Ks28-Jks-TjFT-YXw_A", "review_id": "ZEqTzXsLxoCUCn--0ro-fg", "text": "I am a loyal Good Egg customer, long before social media!! I have to downgrade a bit. The menu has been reduced and the prices have increased by 29 cents per item. Not a big deal over all, butttt........ maybe new items to be tried and tested???? Change is inevitable and with inflation Costs rise. Not enough of a difference to stop me from coming back but I may not come every week. There could be competition. I have found Crackers &Co to be worthy of my dollars!", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "za5SEN9dYgwu0jzJgkvzpA", "review_id": "IiLwUVQL234cx3Hqe19z2w", "text": "This place is very unimpressive. I don't think it's particularly bad but there is just nothing special about it. It's a chain restaurant so I expect them to have there stuff together as fare as wait time on food and they don't. Been there twice and food was slow both times. \n\nThere was nothing special about my French toast. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't good either.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hcH2AZ65hQvcTbmujgYYGA", "review_id": "pSFoVJHtYVZqPZYgieg_VA", "text": "Im in town from Southern CA, found this location with high ratings. \n\nThey dont have specialty coffee, can't seem to find decent coffee in arizona period. I ordered an iced coffee. They brought it out in a big gulp cup which I though was ridiculous with a side of creamers. Not impressed at all, but I guess it will do.\n\nI ordered the traditional breakfast. 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, english muffin and potatoes. The eggs were DISGUSTING, they taste watery. The potatoes did not taste fresh, they tasted reheated. The bacon and english muffin were delicious which is the only reason im goving it 2 stars", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nMHu8rkh1wkKn5Md0MzNHA", "review_id": "QAoUJhyIdY2axe-F0K_w6A", "text": "Haven't been to this Good Egg in months. Had brunch with my sweetie on a Friday. \n\nWe were seated quickly and offered inside or out. Our server greeted us within five minutes and offered menus and coffee. The service slowed a bit after that but it was rather busy so it was okay. \n\nMy wife ordered the special: a chorizo scramble with poblanos, onions, cheese and potatoes, plus coffee. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, juice and a side of crispy bacon. \n\nThe coffee and juice arrived about ten minutes later, which pleased my wife since she was cold. Brunch arrived shortly after. \n\nThe scramble was disappointing because it was just a muddle. I know a scramble is a mixture of ingredients but this one really didn't sing. None of the ingredients took center stage. \n\nMine was very good, except for the slightly undercooked potatoes. The bacon was crispy as requested, the English muffin was toasty, there was plenty of hollandaise sauce (although somewhat tame flavors) and the egg was cooked to perfection. \n\nWe've had Good Egg before and we will again, hopefully with better results.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MunaE_ZO1BlGY0U2q0BVLQ", "review_id": "OPwu_dqgqSnNhMxaA8UsaA", "text": "The staff at this restaurant is great. They are prompt in getting your meal to you, good at refilling drinks, and so pleasant. The food is consistently good and we love breakfast out at least once per week. However, since the restaurants were bought out from the individual owner the prices have gone up quite a bit and the menu is briefer. We'll probably start trying new places and this has been our go to breakfast location for over ten years. Very sad.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sjAlUFbh2eX739mErf-l0w", "review_id": "XzN0XdFU3kRImK-TGpJNSQ", "text": "I feel the meal didn't justify the price. If locally grown meant it can reach an elitist price, than I learned something new for breakfast. Before, I thought breakfast was about getting full to start a good day. When I was served nearly a carbon copy of Denny's, I feel vexed knowing I agreed to a 30% price hype. Service was alright though.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Q4Ks28-Jks-TjFT-YXw_A", "review_id": "MJOVnojX34NLVwz3p8uTJA", "text": "Ohhhh yeah, it's Saturday!!! My favorite breakfast spot!! I am in love with the wraps! Even for breakfast! I highly recommend you try everything on the menu at least once, you can't go wrong.", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QTBrulKNbmzjA90dLlR0lQ", "review_id": "Wn6Tj1CcoGg-w8SNuc80PA", "text": "This place is awesome! Fresh delicious food and great service! Definitely going back!", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sX-1YPoGysPyHlyL67jCQw", "review_id": "HEHZeZyuoc0mYwyuyUjA2A", "text": "Came here for breakfast while visiting some family in AZ...must recommend the Macho Nacho and the fresh squeezed apple juice...fast service, nice staff...couldn't ask for too much more!", "business_id": "8aPTQeDYOMNEu907WfflCQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IxizsjTIqEB1Iq_-_TgxdA", "review_id": "9I1wsMcmp0s1byV_ULpMpA", "text": "Wow! The garlic flavored crust pizza we ordered was DELICIOUS! I was pleasantly surprised, as the price was so cheap I wasn't sure how the quality would be. Honestly, the best pizza I've had since moving to Arizona in 2007!", "business_id": "erYxGVc1A_bce_S_W7dKgQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lWSDO-SvIGq7mbzW97cYkw", "review_id": "G7pJ2UH21LorRA_7m3-yeA", "text": "Not awesome. Just not a very good flavor or texture pizza. We were all pretty disappointed with the cheesy bread and the pizza we got. Too greasy, the sauce tasted like canned tomatoes, no seasonings, and it was too hard to chew. The cheesy bread was the most disappointing. My kids wouldn't even eat it. Will not be ordering this again.", "business_id": "erYxGVc1A_bce_S_W7dKgQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q4HPbubOivZZSgqMnYB_Kg", "review_id": "A_ba95vB5iN6J77nLhbB5g", "text": "1 hour and 48 minutes for delivery when quoted 40 minutes. No offer of a discount. When a discount was requested due to the inconvenience I was laughed at by the manager. RUDE, DISRESPECTFUL, UNPROFESSIONAL, and I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy. Horrible management and service", "business_id": "erYxGVc1A_bce_S_W7dKgQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8GQhBPsmTyqGmGlhiu9DXw", "review_id": "hVxL3r5J-wblnxtYMyGyog", "text": "Don't ever try to return anything to this store. They sold me a used jazz piano book for the full $30 price. When I tried to exchange the book I was accused of lending it to a friend who put markings in the book and then trying to take it back. Totally absurd. I felt like a criminal and people shopping in the store stood and stared at me. I have never had such a humiliating experience while trying to just exchange an item that they admitted was their fault. I have shopped at this store since they opened several years ago but I will never return. I know there are other stores who probably have even more variety than this store has and would welcome my patronage. \nShame on The Music Store for treating a regular customer in this manner.", "business_id": "AB7uOYIMVc_TbIcYR8np2Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AzpO3r-phw0vIrzKG8hHyA", "review_id": "PUh0cmT9MoGMa4gW3YFa-g", "text": "If I could give this dentist no stars I would. She has no idea how to listen to patients. She is the worst dentist I've ever seen.", "business_id": "FIlsXTZADJVjCmJed8DAxw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aa_6tZ9ZdV18pG_ya8ZEnw", "review_id": "2ALGv-X4hrdW2qF9F73o9w", "text": "Worst experience ever. Procedure was 400% more than quoted. On top of that, more procedures were added that were never discussed. Asked about it, was yelled at and told that the Dentist decided on the procedure of their own accord and chose not to inform me. When asked why, was told there was no time. Great job, small business, I appreciate going an hour out of my way to get yelled at by and angry Indian woman. Walked out before the procedure and will not ever consider going back. If you're on a budget, which is probably the case seeing as you're going to a strip mall dentist, I would consider a drunken dentist visit to Mexico before going to this place.", "business_id": "FIlsXTZADJVjCmJed8DAxw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WeOXvCsoCaair-4GOehwNQ", "review_id": "laAPRege329s6OF_wJj3TQ", "text": "Do not go here! When I walked in the place was dirty and I walked up to the front desk and said hello to the two women at the counter. It took a few minutes for them to acknowledge me. Then when I gave them my insurance card, the lady called the insurance company on speaker phone. If any one else was in the office they would have been able to hear all of my information including social security number. Then it took them 30 minutes after my scheduled appointment time for them to call me back when there was no one else at the office. The dental hygienist flat out does not listen to you. And they lied to me when they stated they do treatments for TMJ. If they told me no over the phone when I asked, I would have gone somewhere that would actually help me. So I walked in with a portion of my jaw hurting and 12 hours later my whole jaw is in agony, I can't open it, and my teeth hurt. I'm tempted to go to the hospital for this. All they did was set me up for identity theft and make my problems 100 times worse.", "business_id": "FIlsXTZADJVjCmJed8DAxw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3UrSeLcnUMm74vdo9ms4Gw", "review_id": "zifjpKc98FZQCg5lRHZ3xg", "text": "My wife and I got our Open Water Cert from El Mar back in 2009. Then in Nov 2010 we bought our 3 kids Open Water. The cost for the complete Certification cost us $508 each (classes, dive and gear rental). My brother in law in Albq. NM got the SAME exact cert from the dive shop there for $280 (included classes, cert dive and gear rental). I think El MAr is going out of business and trying to charge whatever they can get to stay in business.", "business_id": "MaozalDMZ0bRmAF2Bj1Rew", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TPFoxE7RJyEhyH9S5mRDIQ", "review_id": "Ms88z2NFv0Qzv6gDCrl7lg", "text": "I've been going to El Mar for years. They have a great selection and a helpful staff. I recommend them to anyone looking for classes, gear, repair .. Thanks guys.", "business_id": "MaozalDMZ0bRmAF2Bj1Rew", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WxWdeymSToVlieDj9Hh8Xw", "review_id": "F0A1rlSi88Pt7I7pygqX2Q", "text": "Everybody is so friendly at Elmar, they are willing to go above and beyond to accommodate your needs and make sure you are taken care of. I just started and finished my classes, I am going to go to the lake this weekend to get certified (hopefully) \nit is a great atmosphere, I felt I got all the attention and training I needed from Paul, Tony, Mark and .... \nThey are amazing people, I look forward to do more business with them...\nAmerica :)", "business_id": "MaozalDMZ0bRmAF2Bj1Rew", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "L2HWEtnQZmfBroOZqp5P0g", "text": "Ok, so, I found this place after craving sweet and sour chicken last night. It was late, and I wanted to carry out. This place is located within a shopping strip that has quite a few asian quisine's to choose from. The reason I chose here was because it was exclusively a carry out joint. I just wanted to grab a bite, take it home, and eat.\n\nSo, I enter the place, and its kind of drab, and not really appealing to the eye. It appears to be a delievery/carry out joint, with NO seating. So, I review the menu, and place my order for sweet and sour chicken. The girl behind the counter was warm and friendly, and answered the few questions that I had.\n\nI was kind of iffy about this place. It's not in horrible shape, but it really needs a good cleaning and some updating. I felt it was kinda dumpy looking. But, it was late, I was hungry, and I didn't want to be to pessimistic.\n\nWell, I got the food home, and ate it. It was fine. But, I ended up getting sick later on that night. I don't know if its because of the food, or the fact that I am having an ulcer flare up or what. So, i have to give this place 3 stars, but with hesitation. I want to say, I am not one who normally has a week stomach. I don't know if I threw up because of my ulcer, or because of the food, but please eat here with caution.", "business_id": "s2-waYR5o7AZTNHeQVWRcA", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HlVqy-Mv0FnhMbHz1W57yA", "review_id": "0bw-l2g_wdHNaXundQpCJA", "text": "was craving chinese food and needed a place that delivered. the girl who took my order seemed a bit clueless over the phone so i was a bit skeptical about the food to begin with. the food was pretty standard and exactly what i wanted. i ordered the crispy thai chicken combo...pretty tasty. i like that it comes with a beef kabob skewer. i was also in a soupy mood so i got the wonton soup too. the broth was good, the wontons not so much. would i order from here again? maybe...", "business_id": "s2-waYR5o7AZTNHeQVWRcA", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BKP-vxzZEk6NIyb3a36PCg", "review_id": "8R4sTOkz0mpa-qoUuYQZDg", "text": "Eat there today for the first time. Great food IMO. Had the house chicken which is crispy and nicely seasoned with egg fried rice. Tasted like the great szechuan places I knew as a kid.\n\nthe place is small and only seats about 16, drink choices are limited. Will definitely eat here again.", "business_id": "s2-waYR5o7AZTNHeQVWRcA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-mg0tZ8TJyv3VD7ng3VVHg", "review_id": "6MIGVifTj-uMreI_t7zLyg", "text": "Now that i finished my meal, food is ok, I ordered the orange chicken, and it was a definitely over done. \nI agree with a previous reviewer, definitely set up as a take out place, though I don't plan on taking anything out in the future. Staff is very friendly though.", "business_id": "s2-waYR5o7AZTNHeQVWRcA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "knDcDgOJ6xp97Rb10O7gag", "review_id": "0zq-mVAJ_E6zZXBorfzPaQ", "text": "Dang, girl. I was bowled over by the Tom ka soup. The yellow curry with beef is great. The egg fried rice is full of scallions, eggs and peas. The delivery was quick, and the food is cheap with consideration to its quality.", "business_id": "s2-waYR5o7AZTNHeQVWRcA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ePsyolCSFLuEYqT66t5yXA", "review_id": "gCndApsrkol7f4NyU2u40A", "text": "We order from here quite frequently and love their Crispy Thai chicken. I love that their food is not terribly sugary like so many Chinese restaurants that end up catering to local palates by frying pieces of chicken and dunking it in essentially caramel. Their fried rice is nice but I prefer just plain white rice. I once got a bit of egg shell in my fried rice but I won't really hold that against them. The people working there are friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is kind of a hole in the wall, but their food is fantastic.", "business_id": "s2-waYR5o7AZTNHeQVWRcA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jZb3q2kRCcVxamScvOK2Rw", "review_id": "z3OxsqeUmcztYbWtTE1RHw", "text": "You had me at pumpkin curry... Easily the best I've ever had and my wife loved the pad Thai. Will definitely be back and will bring friends.", "business_id": "s2-waYR5o7AZTNHeQVWRcA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qa2arVXyiHhxRM6HqUfEVw", "review_id": "LUNYxXbceQL3R0D9w3RVTQ", "text": "Teriyaki chicken with soba noodles! That's what I get every time... It's pretty darned good for a fast food Japanese place in a mall! The food is cooked up on a big grill in front of you (with a bit of performance usually thrown in by the cooks ~ \"yummy, yummy chickeeen!\"), so depending on the rotation of the chicken, you may have to wait 10 minutes or so for the chicken (or steak, I guess) to cook up. That's fine, as it's worth the wait for fresh food. The teriyaki chicken comes with some traditional veggies ~ bok choy, I think ~ and a very light sauce. However, they do use some vegetable oil, so don't expect this to be the lightest meal you've ever eaten. Surprisingly, I found some threads on the web of people dying to reproduce the recipe, so I guess I'm not the only one who enjoys Sarku every so often!\n\nOh, by the way, lots of folks get double meat, but with the soba, I might go into a comatose state if I tried that one, so I just get the regular meat portion. It is PLENTY.\n\nP.S. I've heard you can do double veggie instead of the rice normally served with the teriyaki. I might try that, but it's hard to say \"No\" to soba noodles. : (", "business_id": "UqXNc416VPZrY09eMQY_eA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GZZs7288ZoIz2hx_vcAVUw", "review_id": "BNNvfevOceNqMHyg6stPEQ", "text": "The employees here are always so polite. Maybe they're just playing the part but they're always really overtalkative silly old japanese men. \n\nAs a retarded American, I fall for this every time and am overwhelmed by an adorable experience.\n\nPlus they have Mr Pibb, so I'm a happy camper whenever I pass by.", "business_id": "UqXNc416VPZrY09eMQY_eA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fDF1zwyNVAUjjz0P2Hq4UA", "review_id": "7aZIgOz0OvWyWlavZbzVrw", "text": "While at Fiesta Mall with my son who was getting his hair cut we decided to eat. We wondered around the food court and was approached by an employee of Sarku Japan offering free samples of their teriaki chicken. After trying it my son just had to order from there. The staff was friendly and the price was reasonable. He ordered the teriaki chicken & shrimp. The amount of food that he got was way more than expected and he was happy it tasted like what it was suppose to. \nA definate place we'll visit in again and highly recommend!!", "business_id": "UqXNc416VPZrY09eMQY_eA", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "c1DnIzJfCPKL0AUyFwEZWQ", "review_id": "A8gXwLHRhSbg0KgXz5UVZA", "text": "Still no improvement, I see.\n\nI have been making the hike to JD Birds and My Best Friend pet store for supplies. I'm going in soon to recheck the status of Cage World and if it looks the same way it did in August, I'm contacting authorities and rescues to make sure these folks aren't acquiring birds from them.", "business_id": "_PFouVh3JXbrZpUj0KANwA", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WZCE-uyNWgTb3Keg_NukXA", "review_id": "UKx4J1_n7yHztSeInKdYSA", "text": "We were interested in learning more about several different kinds of birds because we have been looking in to purchasing one. We went to Cage World in Mesa and I was very impressed. The reps there were very friendly. I had my four young children with me, and the moment we walked in the door, one of the representatives walked over to us and asked my son if he'd like to hold one of the birds. He helped my son feel comfortable holding one, even though he's never been around birds before. \n\nI found the staff to be very knowledgable about the care and background of these birds. They were super friendly and didn't mind at all answering the long list of questions I had. \n\nI didn't purchase a bird at that time as I wanted to do some more research first. I have found that Cage World is quite pricey, but because of their service and expertise, if I do end up adding a bird to our family I could do worse than getting it from here.", "business_id": "_PFouVh3JXbrZpUj0KANwA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9W7kWpaROGVDz-G2JEvmpA", "review_id": "FZFQbYnukhXb3l4d4dw5gQ", "text": "Overstock of large birds with behavioral issues. Poor feather conditions. Generally dirty and large, beautiful birds are waiting to lure you close to try to bite you. On any walk through, I usually can't find more than 2 that I can handle without issues. Many smaller birds are kept in fish tanks like hamsters and they fear hands. many items are overpriced and when asked why they were selling expired dried bugs I was told why not the birds will still eat them? Six months later the same expired Bag'o Bugs were still out for sale.\n\nStaff will answer questions if you ask. They usually will not ask you what you need.\n\nThis is not the only bird store in Mesa.", "business_id": "_PFouVh3JXbrZpUj0KANwA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xH3d3qn1VJDIxcntcIiWgg", "review_id": "iEShJYozRhkGStt4DDMGxg", "text": "I purchased a heatlhy bird from this store over six years ago. I take him back for his grooming and all of his supplies. I find the staff very knowledgeable and helpful. They trim his beak, claws and feathers and kiss him after they are done. \n\nI am surprised at these not so favorable reviews because almost everytime I am the store, the employees are moving around the store cleaning. The birds look healthy to me and respond to new customers in the store with lots of chatter. I would not hesitate to purchase another bird from this store. Lori", "business_id": "_PFouVh3JXbrZpUj0KANwA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDFku3Ozng656CxAWH1kVQ", "review_id": "_termA_1MVu4x6NyzJlR4A", "text": "Great place! Very friendly people and a huge selection. Nice to see birds not in cages.", "business_id": "_PFouVh3JXbrZpUj0KANwA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rnx2bXRRQxk5WrHapFEHzw", "review_id": "2pFY0uannPQCJUEjii-arg", "text": "RUN to another place...or expect to spend THOUSANDS on a single appointment!!!\n\nWe have gone to Phoenix Children's for 14 years and have always received excellent care and service. However, Phoenix Children's is now practicing \"creative\" billing.\n\nAlthough the name says \"Urgent Care\", be prepared to be billed as though you went to the hospital for surgery. PCH will bill you outrageous amounts for facility charges and SEPARATE doctor fees for a standard orthopedic appointment - which should have been a standard copay.\n\nDO NOT expect their billing department to give you any estimation of charges, fees, etc. Even though you know you are going in for something as simple as a short arm cast, they claim they have no idea how much this will cost. We verified with them while making our appointment they were in network and we were seeing a specialist for our copay amount.\n\nBased on our conversations with management, it seems obvious they are purposefully being deceptive to families and taking advantage of them in their time of need. Management claimed they need to charge for the facility, extensive reading of x-rays (even though no x-ray was performed), supplies, and \"other things like that\". I wouldn't be a bit surprised if I received another bill from PCH for the air I consumed or for flushing their toilet.\n\nThere is no breakdown of charges, no detailed bill, they just have a large sum for \"Ancillary Services\".", "business_id": "2bD-KHkntojDT1vqUlRSmQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCEqENMcnIjsBCjlI_Stzg", "review_id": "qC5aC8P4In1KGbxe-euUpA", "text": "Starbucks is Starbucks is Starbucks. If it wasn't like $9 for a muffin and a smoothie I'd go here more often.", "business_id": "Vpg_FMSzMTBPvzpwbbRa7Q", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jymR0m5f8WK60xbLkp2Vyg", "review_id": "sJprqqsE8_lxRSMRcWWmuQ", "text": "I've been coming to this Starbucks for about 6 years. It used to be awesome, but lately they are seriously understaffed. You shouldn't have to wait 25 minutes for a latte. Line out the door an 2 people working. Step it up and hire some more people already! This has been my experience the past 4 times in here....", "business_id": "Vpg_FMSzMTBPvzpwbbRa7Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W-hjQdEhlqak43qTuWsedA", "review_id": "nXow-4hccfnzPv7iEQzE2w", "text": "I really enjoy coming to this location because it's really close to where I live and the staff is really friendly and my order is usually ready very quick. I love the set up of the area and how there's a lot of options to lounge and plug in your devices.", "business_id": "Vpg_FMSzMTBPvzpwbbRa7Q", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TfuPMiFJt_sgFo4YkLDdmw", "review_id": "5B4yNP5aL0BCNgrEGcTUAw", "text": "I ordered an appliance package, frig, micro, dishwasher and range online. I went to the store the following day to see what I had ordered. I ended up canceling my online order and ordered the appliance package in store. I had paid for the online order. It took 3 weeks and 50 minutes on the phone to get my refund. REALLY! \n\nOn the day of delivery, they called at 7 am and told me that the range would be delivered at a later date! REALLY They don't install on the same day! REALLY\n\nI have been on the phone talking with someone in a foreign country......REALLY\n\nI am so done with Sears, the management in place SUCKS REALLY, I will say a silent cheer when they go out of business REALLY too bad for the hard workers but the management in place should be fired REALLY \n\nI could do a better job.......REALLY", "business_id": "JU2tsuqG-YspQBQObhxoQA", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "04xKqnRGEIl0N8jeQ5ZWuQ", "review_id": "kqFlarY4tOw9lZSa3U7iQQ", "text": "I went here a couple months ago and got what I expected thats why it gets at least 2 stars. I went today though to get some tires repaired and i waited for 40 mins with out anyone acknowledging I was there. The man checking people in for sure saw me but didn't even wave nod or say anything to confirm I was waiting. He then walked off and showed back up only to talk to other employees in the garage. I left and went to firestone tires up the street and got helped right away", "business_id": "o_GpjGhqK-hRxA7u_Mxv9g", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9BnzOSH2fydpjQnuD-p72A", "review_id": "Jz7szJdghxfVgxULAdjwzg", "text": "Where do I start with this place?\n\nLet me preface this by saying, initially my service was great. I've been going here for several years for my yearly eye exams, however the last year has been the worst customer service experience I've ever received.\n\nBack In January I needed to have my yearly exam and order new contacts. I was wearing CIBA Focus Night and Days at the time. Without informing me of the brand change the lady at the counter ordered me CIBA Air Optix Night and Day contact lenses.\n\nI had a lot of problems with these new contact lenses, so I went back for a follow up visit. The lady at the counter told me she could order me my old contacts and would call me when they came in. Two weeks later and no call, I finally called them back. When I came to pick up my supposedly older contacts, I found out they had ordered me the Weekly colored contacts. She assured me they were just like the older contacts.\n\nThe new weekly contacts were better than the Air Optix, but were still leaving my eyes dry and scratchy. I went back for another paid follow up visit. This time she supposedly ordered me different contacts. Two week later, and after not receiving another call back, I called them again. No one had ordered my trail contact lenses! I waited another two weeks for the lenses to come in. This time I was called back. (I was shocked), however the new contacts were the CIBA Air Optix!!!\n\nAfter going back for Another follow up exam to explain all the issues I've been having the doctor suggested it might be seasonal allergies causing the problems and prescribed me some drops. I have never had allergies in my life, but I ordered the prescription anyways. The drops didn't help my eyes one bit and were a waste of money.\n\nI finally went online and did some research. A lot of people have been having problems with the switch from the Focus Night and Days to the Air Optix Night and Days. I scheduled ANOTHER follow up exam and tried to explain the problems again. The doctor didn't believe my story and didn't even let me finish explaining anything. She suggested I try the Acuvuve 2 contact lenses. I figured anything was better than the Air Optix.\n\nThese trial pairs were worse than the Air Optix. I tried calling back to see about getting another brand of trails. The gentleman on the phone told me he would call me back. Of course he didn't call me back.\n\nI will never use Sears Optical again. The customer service is just flat out rude. They don't care about your problems and are more interested in making a buck, then getting you the right product. Don't expect a phone call back. They also don't care about their customers. I've interacted with all of their staff and they ALL don't care to here about my eye problems. Even the doctor doesn't care. I got halfway through explaining what was going on, and she cut me off. She hurried me out of her office as fast as she could. Not to mention shes never heard of anyone having problems with the new Air Optic contact lenses.\n\nDo the smart thing and take your business else where! I would never wish these problems on anyone else! This has been one expensive nightmare!!", "business_id": "3Z7xL7GPXiZ_asYUvY2itQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IVbSKwr5LxesSxvIX4ErlA", "review_id": "LdjP97FFwUsAhtieH_7FWg", "text": "I only have amazing things to say about A+ Auto Repair. I feel like I always have a car problem and A+ Auto has been able to fix my car quickly and for a reasonable price each and every time. The owner Chris and his team are beyond helpful with explaining what's wrong with the car, what they fixed, and why the car wasn't working properly. I trust them 100% with any car repair I need. Five stars for A+ Auto!!!", "business_id": "le8cKwXZRRAk_6abN5J6JA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "IVbSKwr5LxesSxvIX4ErlA", "review_id": "9cz3zZiIf71OMaAO9kv9FA", "text": "Boo to you Ben! I love A Plus Auto Repair. I don't trust anyone else with my vehicle besides Chris and his crew. I've never had an issue with the cost of repair on my vehicle and they've always finished repairs very quickly. I recommend A Plus Auto to everyone I know and so far, everyone I've recommended would go back. Five stars for A Plus Auto!", "business_id": "le8cKwXZRRAk_6abN5J6JA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_lS0ib7YMjZsH79b1Fh-0w", "review_id": "gnFhBEssXVRm7--ctOhHxQ", "text": "Chris is the owner. Great guy. He has been my mechanic for 2 years.he has always been honest and fair with me. Very good service for a good price.", "business_id": "le8cKwXZRRAk_6abN5J6JA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1RraRoxzDi3zvn212O9yHg", "review_id": "fGWZWwTfn1GRngxgzLAhDQ", "text": "Got my skates sharpened at this location and didn't realize until I stepped on the ice that they didn't sharpen them at all. They took all the edge off and made it a flat surface. Ice den fixed my problem..", "business_id": "BB9NoCybEJq9xFBQZzqrAw", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "X11XW93ZgxsJ9zOsgdg1cA", "review_id": "SsYhHo5wOgnTfF79xEEORA", "text": "Stopped in today - needing to get some used cleats for my son. Found a pair of Nike's his size and purchased for $20. Pretty good condition.\nSales associates didn't go out of their way to offer their assistance & didn't greet when I walked in the door: but I did ask for help & they ( guy & a girl) both were very pleasant.", "business_id": "BB9NoCybEJq9xFBQZzqrAw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mJyAPqxCUg1Juh0ZDbaKdA", "review_id": "wjrlcBGDWtDtHYiu68KWPQ", "text": "I stopped by this Goodwill located on Southern Ave and Stewart on 9/23/2011 to donate some items and discovered that it was closed. They moved to 1046 S Country Club Dr. (480-844-0906). The new location is next to Bookman's on the NW corner of Southern Ave and Country Club Dr.", "business_id": "wdUI7V4Ut5L4QbQ18UeSew", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 1, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "MKL07Lgs9aUDKVxI9kPraw", "text": "I heard one of the greatest lines ever from Mr. Man this last Sunday, after arriving in the Brunswick Zone (say that in an over dramatic echoing voice for maximum appeal) and allowing our eyes to adjust to the black lit cosmic bowling atmosphere. A flicker of disdain crossed his eyes as he uttered...\n\n\"This place is a fucking hatchery!\"\n\nBest off the cuff remark ever. The place was crawling with little kids from no less than five birthday parties. Sundays and cosmic bowling must act as a beacon to small children. Anyone who knows me understands that there is no love lost between me and little kids. Thankfully, the shrill dog whistle of excitement they make when hopped up on pixie sticks and soda pop was drowned out by the sounds of bowling.\n\nWe were meeting a couple people here and wasted the time with four dollar bud bottles as we took in the mind boggling number of wee little munchkins tearing ass across the bowling alley and lobbing six pound balls down lanes with bumpers. Our party arrived and we proceeded to have a wicked amount of fun. \n\nI don't know how you can possibly go bowling and NOT have fun. Between the shit talking and cheap pitchers, hilarity ensues. They eventually turned the lights on, the little kiddos filed out, and our crass, inappropriate humor was given free reign to shine.\n\nI'm pretty sure everything there cost about four bucks. The beer. The shoe rental. The game. It's not the cheapest way to waste away an afternoon, but it's sure as hell a lot more fun than sitting on some sweltering bar patio or holed up inside watching a movie, with or without the ankle biters.", "business_id": "pS7XA-h0QnjButYIlU-cdQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "BPRpec7AiEwL_6CreAj6SA", "text": "Considering that I am not spending one dime of my money for this rental, I am quite excited. This is an older location. Kind of beat up looking, but planted right in the middle of a few local dealerships, its easy to spot from the road.\n\nGoing in, the place looks a bit tired and older. I have to say, the staff here was FABULOUS! The guy behind the counter was SO funny, and helped me quickly get in and out! They even picked me up from the dealership! Holla!\n\nStaff made this place amazing. :-)", "business_id": "-5bLhMLNGbIVyoPOVl0yLg", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "TQ5eVGOFr_qB5_BbEd3Sow", "review_id": "IL8TP6Q7d9g4lV2GXoFhyw", "text": "If it was up to this place I'd still be sitting in my motel room waiting for a car to arrive to pick me up and bring me over there!\n\nWhen I got to town I looked online for a rental car because I had taken the train here. I decided to go with Enterprise. This was the office that my daughter recommended because she had used them in the past so I entered this location as my choice The website said that they had free pick up and drop off so I called them up and asked for a ride over there, which is only about a mile north. They said they would have to call me back when someone was going to head over. I had an appointment an hour and a half later which was plenty of time. \n\nI NEVER heard back from them. I finally called another location about a mile south of me, explained the situation which at this point I only had maybe half an hour to get to my appointment. The location on Baseline was very understanding and very efficient. They sent someone over within 15 minutes, zooming me down to the office, had me fill out the paperwork quickly and I was on my way in a Dodge Avenger to my appointment which fortunately wasn't very far.\n\nSo if you need a rental car with a pickup, call the one on Baseline near the railroad tracks. Even though I had a car reserved at THIS location and had called for a ride, they never, ever called or came to my location to get me. They lost out on what is now an over three month rental.", "business_id": "-5bLhMLNGbIVyoPOVl0yLg", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EzsoF65JbfClVQMB6xblrw", "review_id": "6huj-BG60zZKGW-W4xmJFA", "text": "Rent a car from any other place. They refuse to give me my deposit on the car back. They will not work with me and now I have to get my insurance agency involved. Absolutely miserable and frustrating experience.", "business_id": "-5bLhMLNGbIVyoPOVl0yLg", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c1HBwSoTVu10vgeLVntNbQ", "review_id": "rQu-4Kf-cqz8qc3xD_xZug", "text": "I only rent from Enterprise. They have excellent customer service. I've never had a problem with them or their cars. I would recommend renting from Enterprise.", "business_id": "-5bLhMLNGbIVyoPOVl0yLg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QsWWVw4b2FBcg038q1w6oA", "review_id": "y0fDPBoMn4v8Ak_emYq6aA", "text": "Competitive gas prices... \nAlways clean inside. IMO, it's due to the fact that they always have 3 people on staff, and one of them is always cleaning something.\nI know they're trained to always say 'Hello' when I walk in... but I like that. Besides, now that I'm a regular, they say my name.\nGreat selection. The fountain bar is tops...\nTry this if you want the best chocolate milk ever: Get your cup (any size). Fill it 1/3 with the Frozen Vanilla stuff over by the coffee. Fill the rest with Hot Chocolate. Better than any caffeine induced coma ever, with just as much of a crash after. ;)\n\nSorry QT -- I couldn't give you 5 stars cuz you didn't listen to the email I sent in about the price of your 44oz.\nIt used to cost me only $.97 (with tax) for my 44 oz. Now it's 1.07!? Now I have to walk out with all that change in my pocket. I told you I was good with dropping off the dollar (not having to wait in line btw) and letting you keep the extra pennies. That's was me trying to establish some good karma, and you pee'd all over that by raising your prices. Bring it back down and I'll give you that 5th star.", "business_id": "8C698zLqpoKWzAbK2JY4Iw", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6fUnY7BVS_qBjkzDpMJKfw", "review_id": "2HV8Sw0s3mi_ZKKab0yXQw", "text": "Great QT, but more than once I've had issues with the gas pumps not working! Also, one that didn't work after I scanned my card. Went inside and they said it was all set up. Still didn't work. Next pump I tried took it, but gave me quite a fight and just wanted to bang my head on the car door. \n\nFree air is good though...Good choice of stuff inside, fast staff like at every QT.", "business_id": "8C698zLqpoKWzAbK2JY4Iw", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "TMxKk9ADeKkj7CiN7ii1NQ", "text": "This is my \"go to\" QT for gas stations. I've been coming here as long as I've lived in the area, and I really like it a lot.\n\nThe service here is quick and friendly, store is clean, well stocked and has an array of coffee, booze, smokes, and other stuff that any QT would carry. Gas prices are fair, but sometimes their a few cents more then the rest. They also have awesome prices on their big pops from the fountain! hoot!\n\nThe only downside to this one, is you have a lot of riff raff that hangs out front from time to time. There's a few homeless people, and some others that sometimes hang out front that can be a bit, well, annoying. As long as you don't make eye contact, your good!", "business_id": "8C698zLqpoKWzAbK2JY4Iw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xT_ummCsHiB0X8dQgD2BNA", "review_id": "V262mSYD5r12nitAaKIMuA", "text": "Great store, friendly staff, fast, clean, great selection of goodies, my favorite gas station hands down, I visit almost daily. The selection of fountain teas is great. They have fresh donuts and pastries, ice cream and smoothies, hot food like hot dogs, tacitos etc...very organized, and easy to find things, nice area to sit out side if you wish, over al great store.", "business_id": "8C698zLqpoKWzAbK2JY4Iw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g-8DNJWQZ4LuqAW0WIl-PQ", "review_id": "D4PaLz4RHThMDeur0izuLA", "text": "called and spoke to someone whose name i dont remember. tried to charge $150 to make me a new key from the trunk lock which i know takes only 30 minutes, as ive been told so by many other locksmiths. guys is a jackass was completely rude to me and was not straight forward about the services. $150 for a plain metal key is obnoxious. go to harmons safe lock and key in mesa. much better prices and amazing customer service.", "business_id": "bBWdt2wqUi4KFRYulumNaA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ijydPFR9dhpqNst3RQB_IA", "review_id": "573Zr7EVXhKugGFO3AIrmw", "text": "I came here looking for answers to my chronic all over body pain. Dr. Crowley and the rest of the staff are amazing! It's a rare thing to find a doctor who will listen to you and take time to answer any questions. I'm an RN so I'm somewhat skeptical of physicians. I highly recommend this practice. Dr. Crowley went above and beyond when I told her about my troubles finding a psychiatrist and she immediately got me an appointment with an amazing doctor! I have some answers now and even though I still have the pain, it is easier to deal with knowing I have such an amazing medical staff to help me through it.", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ufG82u4sKIivEVqJsfhUcA", "review_id": "DJmBISUh4Py9WUfBTY6Z7Q", "text": "Unbelievably bad service. They made me wait 1.5 hours for my appt and then treated me like I was just another source of revenue. 5 minutes with a PPA and then maybe 10 minutes with the Dr. The Dr looked he was annoyed to treat me. Then some blood work and then come back and see us in three months, with no help in between. \n\nWhen you call to make or change an appt you have to listen to a 10 min long commercial on what they can do and are placed on hold forever to talk to someone. I have been trying to change an appt now for over three hours ... waiting on the phone then getting hanged up on. Call back and wait an hour with no response. I called their number 18 TIMES! Forget it! This place SUCKS I am a person and will not be treated this way. Oh then there is the threat to bill you if you miss an appt. but then there is now way to change an appt. NOT EVEN an email address from their web page. WTF?!? \n\nIts obvious whats going on here, the Dr's are too concerned about making money and not at all concerned about the health of their patients. That's why there is little to no support staff (to reduce expenses) and long waits because they over booked. That way they can cram in as many people as possible. Good bye forever.\n\nSTAY AWAY ... STAY FAR, FAR AWAY!", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VPavUvGqBqn-X39rfL56bw", "review_id": "HiERGt0ivjhrPIa-N45BaQ", "text": "I see Dr Kreutz and he is a phenomenal Dr and really cares about his patients! The front desk staff is so sweet and helpful as well! I have had past issues with extremely rude customer service but that was only with the answering service, and it has only been a specific employee. As long as she doesn't answer my call, I am really taken care of by an amazing staff!", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ijydPFR9dhpqNst3RQB_IA", "review_id": "3WEX_3U8EyAGSQc_Wy_lSw", "text": "I cannot for the life of me understand the bad reviews. I've been seen here for years and have never had an issue with the staff, scheduling, billing, etc.\n I am now seen by Dr. Kruetz. He's awesome! He's personable and knowledgeable. As an RN, I know many doctors are pill pushers. Dr. Kruetz is not! He's big on educating patients on other methods of pain relief. From exercise to diet. \n Knowing his goal is the same as mine, to manage my fibromyalgia with the lowest dose of medicine possible, is reassuring. \n The MA that I usually see is the sweetest woman ever! She remembers that I have kids, their ages, my job... just little things that make my visit seem like I'm a person and not just a number.\n The reception desk staff is friendly and efficient.\n I'll continue to be a patient here and I'll continue to refer friends and family here.", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0V4nNYIDKjhnxdxpt6QV9A", "review_id": "kCsVin-1cq12m_lq_21_Gg", "text": "Probably the most unprofessional CALL I've ever experienced. Not only was she rushing and speed talking, she continued to say she couldn't set up an appointment with me because I did not have a specific Dr I wanted to see. And she told me to pull up their website, and choose a Dr. So I pulled up the website right then, and was looking, and she said, no I had to call back later.\nReally?! Not even a 30 second phone call.\nSo I called back, 2 minutes later with the Dr. I had wanted. And the way this woman took my phone call was nothing like the first. \nShe was a bit nicer. But it was still probably the most complicated phone call process I have ever had to deal with even to get an appointment scheduled.", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D3ehupUelABd5TYYGad7XQ", "review_id": "eiay2hfCLfA-YodPplO37A", "text": "The doctors are great but their office staff has BIG issues. Call your own insurance co because they just wont do it. I got my first stmt since appt in March. Today is 9/30/15.\nI attempted 4 times to get billing to send claims in the way the ins said but they refused.\nTheir actions made the practice at PV to lose a wonderful doctor and surgeon, Gary Freidlander. All RA patients are suffering due to his quit. PITY", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h_sZEwN6JHt_W2AC5ebYbw", "review_id": "R3umiRuD3A3-lJds4E52hw", "text": "The staff at this facility is just awful. I had an appointment with Dr. Bennett, and I have no complaints with him because he was great. He ordered a blood test and told me to call in about two weeks for the results. I called in two weeks and was told the results are in, but a doctor or medical assistant would call me to explain the results since they are not allowed. She told me someone would call that day. I waited all day and nobody called so I called back later in the afternoon. Again I was reassured that someone would call me that day, as they respond to calls in between seeing patients. I waited the rest of the day with no phone call returned. The next business day was Monday, so I waited all day again and nobody called. I called in the afternoon and inquired as to why nobody was returning my calls and that I'd like to know the results of my blood test. The girl told me the same thing as I was told Friday, and I told her I have been waiting since Friday morning for someone to call with my results. She could care less and told me they'd get to me. Very rude, unprofessional staff makes this a place I'd never return to. I finally got a call late Monday afternoon from one of the office clerks with the results, so I guess being told they could not give me my results the first time I called was not completely accurate. It's a shame that I had to wait 3 days and make 4 phone calls for them to take 5 seconds and tell me all was normal. Unreal...", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0V4nNYIDKjhnxdxpt6QV9A", "review_id": "pwNqsWH74OlLnBbBZpR1SA", "text": "I have soooo many mixed feelings.\nI feel like it's not fair to review the office when it's lumped together with the call center. \nSo the office itself, was pretty great. The actual waiting room experience was nothing special. Except that there were tons of people, but the process seemed very efficient. I was called back a few minutes early even.\nThe Drs and nurses, were WONDERFUL! I saw nurse Edith, and Dr Caldron. Both seemed like just awesome human beings! I wanted to ask them to just be my Primary Drs! They were so kind and extremely knowledgable and professional.\n\nBut, the call center, that you call to make an appointment or really any communication, is absolutely awful.\nI still strongly stand by my original review of the call center. But loves my visit with the Drs.", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GPOzC9K33Ytww8rXmXU8Ig", "review_id": "6kMEYpq5WjNCSB2Jh5jlPQ", "text": "In 2013, my PCP found arthritis developing in my lower back. He referred me to see a rheumatologist.\n\nSwarup & I got off on the wrong foot right away. I mentioned that I was considering a hysterectomy and that I would prefer to avoid having to do it if possible. I told her about my family history with psoriatic arthritis. And that I had read that there have been studies on TNF- inhibitor class drugs (such as Enbrel and Humira) which suggest that they might also help endometriosis. I concluded that I would like to wait on the hysterectomy to see what type of arthritis I had, and to see what the treatment was going to be, and that *IF* the treatment ended up being something like Enbrel or Humira, and *IF* if it ended up also helping my endometriosis, I might be able to avoid the hysterectomy.\n\nWhen I finished speaking, she basically laughed in my face. Literally, out loud, and said, \"I'm not going to put you on Enbrel for endometriosis.\"\n\nI was stunned. The way I explained it above was exactly what I said to her. I tried to re-explain--I hadn't asked her to do that, and I was here for her to figure out my arthritis situation (which x-rays proved I had). She just kept looking at me with this \"you're off your rocker\" expression as I spoke, so I immediately realized nothing I was saying was getting through to her.\n\n(I'm not off my rocker--there ARE studies that have look at how TNF- inhibitors interact/affect endometriosis, for example: http://humrep.oxfordjournals.org/content/21/9/2417.full)\n\nSince there's a shortage of Rheumatologists in this area, and since it takes forever to get in, I stuck with Swarup as we tried to work through diagnosis.\n\nHowever, throughout my appointments, Swarup continued to regard everything I said with incredulity, including my descriptions of my symptoms, and my reports as to medication efficacy.\n\nAt one point, she stated unequivocally that my foot pain was from plantar plantar fasciitis--despite the symptoms being incorrect, and my risk factors being very low. I didn't have, nor have I ever had, plantar fasciitis.\n\nI finally stopped seeing her in 2013 due to loss of insurance. We never completed the diagnosis process.\n\nFast forward to 2015, and 6 weeks or so ago, I tried to make an appointment with another doctor at Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates (Swarup's practice), because Swarup and I did not have good report. I was told that I could not make an appointment with another doctor within the practice because I was established with Swarup. I asked if they could please ask Swarup for special permission. Swarup refused. She \"advised\" me to find another rheumatologist outside of the practice. I told them that this was difficult to do--of the 30-some-odd rheumatologists in my area covered by my insurance, **15** of them are at that practice. And, wait-times for new patient appointments are ridiculously long.\n\nSo I said I'd just stick with Swarup and try to work things out with her. I made an appointment that was about 6 weeks out. It was the soonest she had available for a \"new patient\"--I was being treated as a new patient because I hadn't seen her in almost two years. Which is interesting, considering I'm a \"new patient\" but I wasn't allowed to start fresh with a different doctor in the practice. Contradiction, much?\n\nSo I wait my 6 weeks, and then...\n\nOn THE DAY of my appointment, they call to tell me that my appointment has been cancelled because I had requested to see a different doctor, and that she had told me to find a doctor outside of the practice!!!\n\nOk... So, why did they allow me to make the appointment in the first place?\n\nAnd WHY did they wait until 2 hours before my appointment to tell me it was cancelled, when they could have any time in the previous 6 weeks?\n\nNow I have to find a new doctor, and wait another few months in terrible pain.\n\nSTAY FAR, FAR AWAY FROM AREENA SWARUP. And if you go with this practice at all, choose your physician wisely, because you won't be able to change your mind.", "business_id": "GA6-xbZ-uemHe4fbN2GQXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HfDi3iDqarqQan1MmBNZog", "review_id": "DJXqx_JvroXrZAYykfr49Q", "text": "Finally went in for my root canal after being referred by my dentist Justenseen. Painless during the whole procedure. it took about 45 minutes which went by super fast when your sitting in a chair. i was expecting some big huge needle to numb my mouth after my BF telling me his Root canal experience as a child (i know rude) but it was super tiny. not to mention i didint even feel it because they numbed my gums prior to using the needle with some pink stuff lol Anyways Dr. walker did a great job and i will not hesitate to go back there. just dont cancel your appt the lady at the front wasnt to nice on the phone when i did that the first time, telling me there are loosing money by holding 2 hours for my appt. not that it was my business but i have a child and my schedule is inconsistant everyday i never know, so things do happen. I will still go back if i ever need work done. i didint even need any pain meds just a few ib profen.", "business_id": "3M_I_L68pt68TgZ7k7RXjg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "il4bR9bLX0s2Hj_QyDWtMQ", "review_id": "yswGJRoC7ZCKgrDR-38XzA", "text": "I have needed 2 root canals in the last month. The first was for a cracked tooth and the other was an old root canal (done by my regular dentist). \n\nAs most people I was super nervous and had worked myself up a lot before actually arriving. Once I was in the chair I had a lot of questions and concerns and Dr. Walker took a lot of time answer all of my questions, I didn't feel rushed or pressured. After the procedure (which to my surprise didn't hurt at all) I was pleasantly surprised that the root canal felt natural in my mouth. I have had a root canal done by my regular dentist 8 years ago and it didn't feel settled for a year or so. This root canal felt completely normal after about 2 weeks. \n\nThen about 3 weeks after my first root canal, my old root canal started to feel sore, I went in to see Dr. Walker and he again took a lot of time to find the problem and explain to me what the issue was (a missed canal on the original procedure by my regular dentist). He then scheduled me and fixed me right up! Again, the procedure was pain free and I felt comfortable with him and his staff the entire time.\n\nIts nice to have someone I can trust in the future and recommend to my friends.", "business_id": "3M_I_L68pt68TgZ7k7RXjg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w-WrEOmrL2tQNZb3czSMew", "review_id": "tA0aFbNqQpppuG-eAJDLVA", "text": "This was my 1st root canal and certainly not something I was looking forward to but Dr Gillan was great! Their front office staff, nurses, etc were also very pleasant and made the whole experience as easy as possible. I was also really thankful because they were able to quickly squeeze me into their schedule, called on a Friday and had the procedure on the following Monday! Would definitely recommend these guys!", "business_id": "3M_I_L68pt68TgZ7k7RXjg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "uKXp9LNoRRILmia0RSTi1Q", "text": "I seriously considered giving this Village Inn 4 stars. I know. It is the Village Inn. Let me explain... I had just finished an hour long torture session at Mesa Community College's track/playing fields with a group of friends. (1) We were Hungry (hungry with a capital \"H\"). None of us live in Mesa. No Yelp due diligence had been completed on the area. Someone mentioned seeing an IHop at the corner of Dobson and Southern. Done. We get there. My heart sinks. It is not an IHop. It is a Village Inn. \"Oh no,\" I thought secretly to myself, \"NOT the Village Inn.\" (2) But the collective decision had been made. The group charged in. Five minutes later, we were seated in a large u-shaped booth. There were crumbs on the seat and little hand prints all over the mirror behind us. Children were here before us. A busboy promptly cleaned up the mess. By this point, my expectations could not have gotten any lower. I scanned the menu in despair thinking, \"That sounds good, but can it be properly executed at a Village Inn?\" Our server, Danny D. arrived. He greeted us with much enthusiasm and a genuine smile. He began taking orders, making his way around the table. By the time he got to me, I was still at a loss. I looked at him and stated, \"I have a problem with the menu.\" \"Okay... what's the problem.\" \"Nothing is quite what I want.\" I describe the breakfast that I do want, a veggie omelet with real eggs, buttermilk pancakes, and fruit on the side. (3) \"No problem. We can do that.\" My mood brightened. After about 10 minutes the food arrived. It looked pretty good. And then I took a bite. The eggs were light and fluffy, good veggie to omelet ratio, just the right amount of cheese, and piping hot. Somewhat stunned, I stated, \"Wow, this is actually really good.\" My friends look similarly stunned. My feelings were echoed. \"Yeah, my food is really good too.\" \"Me too.\" \"Me too.\" \"This is fantastic.\" \"My taste buds are so happy right now.\" To top it all off, Danny D. was a total rock star server, circling back to bring extra condiments, more napkins, and fresh coffee throughout the meal, and always with a palpable sense of brightness and cheer. Maybe it was a fluke experience. Maybe we were all so hungry that dog food would have tasted good? But then again, maybe not. Maybe this Village Inn is just a diamond in the rough? Only time will tell. \n\n(1) See my review regarding Iron Gloves Boxing located in Tempe, Arizona for more information. \n\n(2) My experience with this particular chain has not been good. I have bad memories of going to a Village Inn in Albuquerque with my grandparents and being forced to eat rubbery inedible scrambled eggs. Sometimes with hair.\n\n(3) The veggie omelet is a \"healthy\" menu item. Ordered standard, it is made with egg substitute and served with whole grain pancakes.", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "GWdbrGuBP5_Dd474TeCYDA", "text": "This was the second time I've been to a Village Inn, but the first time I have actually ordered food. Both trips involved bad service or at least service that was understaffed for the crowd. My husband had seen a commercial for a breakfast skillet on TV that was apparently very enticing. So we mapped out our chores for the day and found a Village Inn along our path.\n\nOur waiter was very friendly and helpful, but obviously frazzled. He helped me narrow down our choices by answering our questions about the menu. I ordered 2 eggs, hash browns, sausage and rye toast. The husband ordered a sausage skillet. To our amazement, the plates that were presented to us a short time later, LOOKED EXACTLY LIKE THE PICTURES ON THE MENU. \n\nThis is the first time in Arizona that I received hash browns that were actually brown. What a concept!! And not just brown on the top. Nooo, these babies were browned on both sides. Crispy, yummy and BROWN hash browns. And I didn't ask for them to be cooked that way. Every other restaurant in Arizona does such a pisspoor job of browning hash browns, that I've completely given up on asking for my potatoes to be done \"dark.\" I usually end up with a plate of mushy potato shreds dripping with butter substitute. Gross. I've come to the point that I ignore that the potatoes are even there.\n\nBut before my very eyes is a plate with the potatoes cooked just right, eggs exactly how I asked them to be cooked, tasty sausage links and two thick pieces of marble rye. That's a lot of food when you plan on actually eating the potatoes.\n\nMy husband was equally pleased with his skillet. We both couldn't believe that there was a chain in Arizona that actually had a decent breakfast, and that we failed to realize it until 5 months before we leave the state. :(", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YQZ9L6EUcAc-GVsJalR6ow", "review_id": "z30Fxj57DMSEI7HGD038pA", "text": "After a horrible experience at Mimi's Cafe, we went to Village Inn. Very promptly we were seated, our orders taken, and the appetizers were delivered. We had hardly eaten half of our soup/salad, before our entrees arrived. Very good food, nice portions, and prompt attention by the waiter, Jamie. Our drink glasses were never more than half full, and he visited us several times to check on our needs. He also was very knowledgable of the menu offerings, and informed us of the specials during the week and the pie specials. We'll be back, Jamie!!! Thank you for a very pleasant experience!!!!", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YsPqt0gxG60l0cJvHl_ylw", "review_id": "3gMQu-kiGwzThDo7Oi0URg", "text": "The food is good, service is solid, and portions & prices are fair to average. The decor is also contemporary compared to a similar place like Denny's.\n\nThe booths don't allow for much privacy because they are so low. If you are into eavesdropping you might like it, but I personally don't enjoy clearly hearing all the conversations going on around me.", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "mAdp_FFkbW4tWifttdT5kQ", "text": "Ah, good 'ol standby Village Inn, where else could I, a quasi-nut case get great food at such a late hour? \n\nThe manager misses us when we are not there to envelope the place with our gloominess. The service is really great and the food is always good. This is a much better choice over Denny's because they are cheap and the food portions are better than Denny's. Good place to wander over to after coming out of Shirt's 'n' Things.\n\nI recommend the pie. It's free on Wednesdays", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "cwQuhAg-qGPHN2AXDVdPHA", "text": "As far as the chain breakfast -y places go, Village Inn gets top marks. This is my go-to pie spot PLUS you get free pie on wednesday if you order anything....like a coffee....so pretty excellent. The BF and I went here tonight (for free pie) and got breakfast for dinner.... They have the same idea as Denny's build your own grand slam, but I like this one because there are way more options and pretty good options too like crepes, waffles, omelets....all kinds of fancy stuff (for a place like this anyway). The service has always been good for me at this location, especially from the (I think...) manager. Everyone is friendly. I'd definitely hit this place up for a fairly reasonably priced breakfast....not for a wonderful super creative breakfast....just a....I need a decent breakfast for a decent price type. Go local if you want something special.", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vG4gHg0xkzcg7MVCwmokFA", "review_id": "sVAa6TRIPIJQN_Qf78QsXQ", "text": "Great Breakfast! And priced pretty reasonably almost cheap actually! The server was terrific! She took all three orders without writing a single thing down and delivered us our food exactly as we asked for it! And food was brought quickly and hot!!\n\nDefinitely going back!\n\nadd on - The boyfriend and his BFF go often and are always happy with the food and service!", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZvvxtxeTad9t3ZoxdNYe_g", "review_id": "yfQ5pr5P5znQqIfs3Tv43w", "text": "I hadn't been to this Village Inn in Mesa for probably 7 or 8 years, but a cross-valley furniture moving trip and decision to rendezvous in it's conveniently en route parking lot to collect a friend's tax docs while hungry(!) lead our full 2 car crew of 7 inside for a late breakfast. \n\nThe place was nearly full, but we were seated quickly. The interior had been refurbished sometime since I had been there last and looked neat, clean, and less worn on the inside. The food was really really good all around, reasonably priced, and generous in portion. Service was friendly, efficient, and remarkably attentive considering the crowd. The strawberry crepes my friend recommended were delicious, the bacon had a good flavor and did not have the slightly stale taste I've noted at two separate places recently, and my eggs were a perfectly cooked over-easy. Good food, good service, good value, and nobody walked out hungry. I have certainly had much poorer service (and food) in much more fashionable and more expensive places. My compliments.", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2PFmYGWB6rQhZtRh6PlPA", "review_id": "BoWrMhJ13xkFRNfqCuTWBA", "text": "Went for family breakfast. Our server was the service captain, I think her name started with a K, it was 2 weeks ago. Everything for the most part was just okay, nothing great. She was kinda of slow with everything and thought she could remember everything, but couldn't even remember to bring lemons for water. She wasn't the nicest either, kinda of that fake nice thing that a lot of servers tend to do, but would have been portrayed better if she hadn't been rolling her eyes.\nNot crispy bacon means the bacon will bend! I always ask for bacon that is not crispy.\nThere was a hair in my brother-in-law's pancake. They didn't seem mortified or like it was something that doesn't normally happen. For that reason alone, I will never go back there.", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "P91Q8cRuOIJCe27ihyr1wQ", "review_id": "bXc-njPVnNIia98vwZKeSA", "text": "How can you beat a location that offers free pie with any purchase on Wednesdays?\n\nService is always excellent. The one time, a year ago, when our \"regular\" waitress was out, the manager felt so bad for the service related issues, that he made sure to help us out to make up for it.\n\nDefinitely my favorite \"diner style\" find in all of the greater Phoenix area.", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "fPHLPrymsyb6WSFFKoMrTQ", "review_id": "zxmXpV9X97EIkzVApSkVHQ", "text": "Village Inn has the BEST Chocolate French Silk Pie ever made.... I know nothing about their food and have nothing else to say, really. \n\nOh wait, I do. The kid with the cool blond tiped hair that served us the other night was really nice. He seemed to be covering the whole floor with ease. \n\nGo for pie. You're welcome.\n\nSee ya there.", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E8OdPGNMMWtEx032vXDLTg", "review_id": "WM_R7oOwp-HSfqluy8YCpg", "text": "I'm not a huge fan of village inn, but they are close to my house and they have a decent breakfast. The service is pretty slow. I've been sitting here with a menu for 5 minutes and no one has stopped by to even take my drink order. I could have and should have gone to Mimi's Cafe. #tookawrongturn #lifesregrets\nIt's kind of busy, but not that busy.\n10 minutes still no service....\nAfter finally having a server come to my table and take my order, she brought my coffee and water. I noticed the silver ware was dirty. REALLY sorry. There was something on the spoon that looked like it came from the previous patrons. GROSS!\nI can't come back here, sorry", "business_id": "dbh72sNyNeHUgJqQye9Vbg", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CP8daJ7eJq1olvY5gn12sg", "review_id": "f3COfH6gMeIYGXCISvIeng", "text": "I have been a patient of Dr. Griego for 7 years. I am 32 and have had several cases of basal cell carcinoma. Dr. Griego is simply the best at what he does.", "business_id": "j4Sc2Fr5g6osJjazbK_ZZg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YcymB3fF2yLOB68UqJeG1Q", "review_id": "H3gSWUv2zun1gT0PgdX2Hw", "text": "Seriously the best experience with a doctor I have ever had. His staff was accommodating, professional, and caring. Dr. Griego was efficient and professional. He as excellent bedside manner and the most amazing thing to me was that he personally called me to ensure that I was alright and to go over the post care. Not a nurse or office staff but the DOCTOR!!! Truly amazing!!! I highly recommend Dr. Griego to anyone who must have skin cancer surgery. I have seen others but will only go back to him.", "business_id": "j4Sc2Fr5g6osJjazbK_ZZg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aRy1ssBLiB7HE4cRofUHxQ", "review_id": "WuVI_-6tGtOjXBcFrq74cg", "text": "Finding out you have skin cancer is not very pleasant news but The staff was very courteous and accommodating. The doctor was informative and the waiting room is nicely done.", "business_id": "j4Sc2Fr5g6osJjazbK_ZZg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fugK_sUNZfU43A2Kv6_Mkw", "review_id": "QB10ljNUwYaDL-WDgOICcg", "text": "Awesome Doctor and staff! They take good care of my husband and seem to really care about the patients! Best skin care specialist on Az!", "business_id": "j4Sc2Fr5g6osJjazbK_ZZg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EoTooNBcxu0Hy0-XeZI8aw", "review_id": "7F0DWuLyPHMXx_tRDX4RcA", "text": "YIKES!!!\n\nSo it seems my favorite beauty supply place has been raided by fellow OPI and China Glaze lovers such as myself...so much so to the point that when I went there a few days ago, the OPI fall collection I had planned on buying was completely sold out. WTF?\n\nMy bad for sharing my fave place with you, but good for the owners! :) Next time I'll have to just move my happy butt a lot faster to get there.\n\nI found Nationwide Beauty Supply purely by accident...and it is far better organized than Hollywood Beauty Supply. It's also newer and less cluttered. Still not wheelchair friendly, but I think a person in a wheelchair has a better chance of getting into the doors than at Hollywood Beauty Supply.\n\nLet me start off with the best pro of them all: They had the entire range of the Christmas collection colors of China Glaze. They had the suede collection from ORLY and OPI. They had such a wonderful selection of the holiday OPI I nearly had a heart attack and died from a nail polish induced hysteria.\n\nThere I was, with 25 bottles of nail polish - my girlfriends and I usually text each other when we get to places like this and ask each other what colors we want/have/don't have/will get/want to get/MUSTHAVE. You understand, right? :)\n\n15 bottles of China Glaze and 10 bottles of OPI... $135.00\n\nI nearly died. It was my fault - I honestly should have asked for the price before dumping everything into my basket. I saw the colors and what could I say? Blinded by the nail polish light. Truly, my bad.\n\nI used to walk about of Hollywood Beauty Supply with 30 bottles of nail polish for a little over $100...and that's all OPI.\n\nTurns out that my bottles of OPI cost me $6 each (at HBS it's $3.50) and China Glaze cost $5.00 (HBS sells for $2.50).\n\nIn total humiliation, I put back ALL the colors. I was so embarrassed. But honestly, I was prepared to spend max $110 for all the bottles. $130 was way out of my price range for what I was willing to spend.\n\nThe man was nice about all of it, but I could tell he was seething underneath it all. I would be, too. At least I put the polishes back in their correct displays.\n\nLong story short, if you're wanting affordable nail polish with the newest and hottest colors of the season, you can come here but be prepared to pay the price. If you want the same thing, but are willing to slap a ho/cut a bitch, go to Hollywood Beauty Supply...your wallet and credit card will thank you.\n\nIf you want to check it out for yourself, Nationwide Beauty Supply is in the new Mekong Plaza Marketplace...I think that's why it's so pricey - they've got to pay their rent.", "business_id": "Q_lBAysdntSb4ySUtMpoDw", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JNRLfJxJ6Nbabc-tNRlLpw", "review_id": "SosVbvR-ODHqDXgO6DRmwQ", "text": "Absolutely not. This business sells a liquid acrylic monomer that contains Methyl Methacrylate (MMA). It is distributed under their own brand name (mixed by hand under zero regulations). \n\nMy co-worker (who is new to the industry), purchased a gallon bottle of this monomer and it was so foul smelling, we had to cease operations for the day due to a complaint from our building's owner. Even though the bottles are labeled \"No MMA\", do not be fooled. Methyl Methacrylate is federally banned and this business should be ashamed of itself for trying to take advantage of people. \n\nThe owner of this business lied to me over the phone about his role in the store. At first he said he WAS the owner, then after realizing I was calling to complain, he conveniently \"only worked there\". He even lied about my co-worker's form of payment in order to keep from issuing the refund. The receipt clearly was not inclusive of a credit card slip since CASH was used. Only after a very loud argument did he agree to give the money back. He told me never to return to the store, which is perfectly fine by me. Judging from his lies and defensive reaction to customer concern, this business owner is very much aware of his illegal product and transaction processing (if you pay cash, he doesn't charge tax). Nationwide does not care about the health and safety of nail salon employees and clients. END OF STORY. \n\nBuyer beware. If you value giving your hard earned dollar to honest businesses, do not shop here.", "business_id": "Q_lBAysdntSb4ySUtMpoDw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5lq4LkrviYgQ4LJNsBYHcA", "review_id": "HBWf4aYQQT1gt0ApnTHZbw", "text": "I was down here for a training session. I had an hour to waste. I pulled up Yelp and saw this was within walking distance so I decided to pop in. Cool shop, really educational owners, and a large variety of animals all being kept in immaculate conditions (seriously, their cages look nicer than the store's exterior.) One point off for the creepy spiders - totally NOT reptiles - but big props for the collection otherwise.", "business_id": "FryWrZBjBYKeW3pE1WW9EQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "plJR8ZDg4DEuPIBhOAqAcw", "review_id": "eNmjptgvZdum5Xodyf1Chw", "text": "I bought two female leopard geckos from here in 1996 - very happy - now that my 9 year old son is ready to enjoy geckos too, we're heading over this weekend. I can't wait to show him the store! So many great lizards - great learning experience for kids.", "business_id": "FryWrZBjBYKeW3pE1WW9EQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YoMp5dZ5PDapi-AHuXrL9g", "review_id": "VK8ASKTt99wxhYsGGZFHeQ", "text": "Absolutely love love love this place!!! The service here is awesome and the employees are VERY knowledgeable. Unlike when I go to petco or petsmart they give me a blank stare if you ask any question related to reptiles lol. It's a lil bit of a drive for us but worth every mile. \nOur reptile family consists of a ball python, 2 bearded dragons and just recently added a sulcata!!! Can't wait to add more!!!", "business_id": "FryWrZBjBYKeW3pE1WW9EQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xikE9KRUcAmMRfFnnl7nxw", "review_id": "CzAb96AKsnDNDUMsSd4xCA", "text": "Reptile lighting is always a scam. They have less than 10% of life than ANY other type of lighting. With no PROBABLE explanation whatsoever.", "business_id": "FryWrZBjBYKeW3pE1WW9EQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "226ncOtQu3-e0lVpTlkKAA", "review_id": "uoP93z19JneFU0nhssbl8Q", "text": "Such a disappointment! John was really nice the entire time he sold me a misrepresented snake. Almost 3 years ago I purchased a snake from them that had \"guaranteed\" genetics. I have purchased feeders from them many times all along feeding her to grow her up to breed. As it turns out she doesn't carry the genetics that they promised. Their resolution was to buy her back. No compensation for 3 years of rats that they profited, not to replace her with an equal quality animal with proper genetics and I even offered them some of her babies to help offset their exposure. They said to sue them if I didn't like it:(\n\nI am concerned that they wouldn't stand behind their \"guarantee\" better than that. I believe they are responsible to provide me the animal they sold me that is of equal size and quality. How is that not fair? And I offered them less than that and they told me to hit the road. \n\nBuyer beware with this place! Smiles and BS is still BS! I have found that Predators, just down the road, offers honest help and they understand the small guy that enjoys reptiles as pets. Pass on this ARC and go to Predators!", "business_id": "FryWrZBjBYKeW3pE1WW9EQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gIRNRcxsk3lqvgxH5xtmOA", "review_id": "PRjmsXtmiQFxyijc7DSCHw", "text": "Several years ago another surgeon did a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy on my son. The adenoid grew back within the year and the second specialist , Dr. Mancuso, was then consulted said that too much tissue had been left behind at the original surgery. He then advised us to take a wait and see approach as our son was approaching puberty and this naturally shrinks after that. He was correct. I had no issue with his manner and found him to be professional. He did not subject my son to unnecessary procedures or stress.", "business_id": "yV6R27KnmIfpX-CnAO4EQw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IW0dyVHamg_h3Pjg6T1AjA", "review_id": "m4F0CbM0kRBrcBfugz42Dg", "text": "I absolutely love this place. It's very inexpensive and one of my favorite Chinese Restaurants in the valley. Not the most appealing place to show up to, but the food is great and the service is fast. Can't get much more bang for your buck considering with every meal you get a cup of soup, an egg roll, or crab puffs. Can't go wrong here!", "business_id": "CuYHDItnOSfSlPfPDA9Btw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "tNpfNLjxS34wmsroFemoNg", "review_id": "rUVvcphdyLDwHRHhhnbucQ", "text": "Golden Canyon is one of my favorite Asian restaurants in Arizona. When I lived in this area a few years ago, their dinner specials were often a guilty pleasure for my far too frequently. I have only eaten in once or twice but the take-out was always extremely delicious and steaming hot! The amount of food you get for the money is almost criminal.\n\nAt the time when I was frequenting Golden Canyon most often we would see the owners often enough that she always spent time chatting with us and made the extra effort to learn our names and get to know us. I even invited her to my wedding! This is the type of business owner that communities need! \n\nBeyond that though, the food is consistently great and I have never had a terrible experience. It's not exactly fine dining but it is mouth-wateringly good Chinese food on a very small budget.", "business_id": "CuYHDItnOSfSlPfPDA9Btw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XLdDcZ8RUfHT7xxtooPMnQ", "review_id": "qamDDXop3Pvs2VzQiwhORw", "text": "I used to go here as a kid with my dad at least once a month and our staple meal was as follows:\n\n-A cup of wonton soup that had a rich, brown broth, hearty wontons with tender meat, and these lush dark green, leafy vegetables that I ate happily even though I was a very picky child who didn't care much for vegetables.\n\n-A huge eggroll that would spill out vegetables and ground pork with a flavor I couldn't identify then, but in retrospect I'm pretty sure they had a hint of nutmeg. They were so big you had to eat them with a fork because picking them up to dunk them in their deep red, rich sweet and sour sauce looked a bit clumsy.\n\n-Shared Broccoli Chicken or beef with meat so tender it defined what \"melt in your mouth\" meant to me as I had never had meat like that before. The broccoli was perhaps overcooked to some people's standards, but again, for a kid with picky vegetable tastes, it was always perfect for me. I still like my broccoli well done and soft.\n\n-Fried rice that was a hearty dark brown, not this orange or yellow pale color you find at most places. It was filled with egg, peas, carrots, onion, and bean sprouts. Amazing.\n\nIn my 20s I took my boyfriend to Golden Canyon and we both discovered their huge crab puffs that was just full of crab and not just a fried cream cheese puff. These went with the fantastic sweet and sour sauce perfectly.\n\nAs an adult, my tastes expanded so I discovered that their tender chicken was also found in their lightly fried Lemon Chicken as well and the lemon sauce tasted unreal with their fried rice.\n\nI haven't lived in the Mesa area now for about 11 years and I'm not entirely sure how long it's been since I've been able to make my way over there, but tonight I found myself in the area and went to pick up some take out. Knowing I wouldn't most likely be back for a long time, I decided to pick up two meals so I'd have some leftovers and could drag out my enjoyment.\n\nI was looking forward to tasting all of my old favorites and this is what I found:\n\n-Wonton soup with a dark, rich broth with pale leafy bok choy and small wontons with very little meat inside.\n\n-Egg rolls half the size that they used to be, sad skinny things with a poor balance of dough to filling. And I don't know where the nutmeg went, but it's not in here. and their dark red sweet and sour sauce is now a brownish orange.\n\n-Tiny crab puffs with a faint trace of crab.\n\n-Broccoli beef that was as tender as I remember, with far more garlic than any dish should ever have. And I'm Italian... I love garlic.\n\n-Dark, flavorful fried rice... absent of peas, carrots, and sprouts... and very little egg.\n\n-Lemon chicken with one full breast of chicken.... with no breading. NONE. And additional breast pieces from another breast with very light breading, that wasn't anything like the previous kind of breading.\n\nI am so disappointed that the food I loved for over 20 years is just gone at this point. It's clear that while raising their prices (which of course I'm fine with, I understand inflation) they also removed most of their high quality ingredients and minimized their portions. \n\nThat being said, the meal, overall (except the lemon chicken) was still better than most places that deliver. The wonton soup's broth outdoes anyone elses that I've had over here in Chandler. The sweet and sour sauce, though different than what I remember, was still rather tasty. The meat is still tender, not that tough garbage you find so often and similar places. If you live nearby, I'd say this is a good option for a decent Chinese meal. Which is why I gave it 3 stars.\n\nI won't recommend the crab puffs at all. They were wimpy, crabless, and too sweet. The fried rice still had a great flavor, but I really miss the other ingredients. My biggest disappointment has been the eggrolls. Raising the price and cutting the portion in half is a low thing to do to customers and honestly it makes me not even want to go back myself because I feel cheated. It's the part of the meal I was most looking forward to only to find the skinny, poor excuse for an eggroll in the bag.\n\nI won't likely return again, after over 20 years of loving this place so much, I'm a bit disillusioned by this new reality. Perhaps I'll check the reviews again in a few years and see if anyone has noted any improvement, but otherwise... I bid you farewell... Chinese restaurant of my childhood.", "business_id": "CuYHDItnOSfSlPfPDA9Btw", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "diDUDx82VePOC1hObkHwMw", "review_id": "0Bw2pUZ_khH1gtA_1ONvgg", "text": "Tucked away in the complex corner and a little hard to find. Came here with a friend to check out the specials. Plus it is close to my work. Nice!\n\nInside has the basic Chinese theme going on with lighting that could be improved. It was hard to see the menu and even the food. Now where is my trusty flashlight app?\n\nOrdered the Hunan Beef lunch special and my friend went with something that had sweet and sour sauce. It may have been Lemon Chicken. They both came out with a small cup of the soup of the day. That day it was Egg Drop with small pieces of corn in it.\n\nThe food was basically the standard Americanized deal. The sauces are pretty heavy and you end up finishing your plate with a spoon. Both dishes were good and could easily be ordered for take out and it would probably not make much of a difference.\n\nService was decent with a small language barrier. It was fun watching them deliver the different orders to the tables. They had a small push cart and it would travel slowly around the room. \n\nThe best part to this restaurant is the value. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are rather large. Give them a visit and see what you think. FORTUNE COOKIE SAYS ... !\n\n3.25 STARS", "business_id": "CuYHDItnOSfSlPfPDA9Btw", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nBxswx4IggtYDIrZxF-aKA", "review_id": "GhUv3N9xLDilo7AR0toH8w", "text": "This place used to be great but has changed. The employees are unfriendly and the place needs an update. The bathrooms are a disaster and dirty. One of the employees was brushing her daughter's hair right in the dining room and then served food without washing her hands. I am surprised this hasn't been checked by the health department. Staying away until cleanliness improves.", "business_id": "CuYHDItnOSfSlPfPDA9Btw", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pl3rM6rHrtzuSnukGig8gA", "review_id": "PQMmIGQAwlxojyJHOx1XMw", "text": "Our favorite place to eat. Good food at Very decent prices. Trying the shrimp lo mein tonight. We live three hours south of Mesa, but always make it a point to stop here before we head home.", "business_id": "CuYHDItnOSfSlPfPDA9Btw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dKZkfZD23-QI_2GjXYRcoA", "review_id": "gszw5TQMPPLs0hQclbUqZQ", "text": "LOVE this place! Took my 2 year old for his first pair of glasses and Maureen & Barbara worked with us. Maureen sat with my little one and was great with him! I was expecting a fight from him. I mean, come on, he's 2! But she just knew how to get him at ease and made the whole experience a good one. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for children's glasses!", "business_id": "8x0czXM4us5Z-YA9DgeQzg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xLC1CHESiCn8JHrb19RQVw", "review_id": "RjJHiex6Jjdynl5veQppwQ", "text": "Love love love Eyemagination ... frames to fit a person's face and personality, from around the world, Maureen and Stephen are so very good (and honest) about the fit and style. My prescription is for four-finger vision (nearly blind) so I cannot see what the glasses look like on me. I have completely trusted Maureen and Stephen in selecting my glasses for the last 17 years. Plus, with the very strong progressive lenses, where others have issues, I'm super pleased the moment I put the new pair on. They're very precise in their measurements. Highly recommend Eyemagination. Have sent so many people there who've commented on my glasses.", "business_id": "8x0czXM4us5Z-YA9DgeQzg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z4wxsOjwkQXvCtP3JZeFrA", "review_id": "htE7iDU6ClQH48Gg35fHAA", "text": "Been driving by this place for years and guess I thought it was private for the golf course..\nFood was great no wait to be seated and our server was very nice (I believe it was Maggie). We'll definitely be going back now that we know. \nI had the corn beef hash with poached eggs and it was excellent, my wife orders eggs over medium and nobody seems to get it right but the cook here did it perfect!! I think the cooks name was Reggie and he did a great job. \nDefinitely worth stopping by.", "business_id": "_KGe3v1OzRnUmKhb3VkDgg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L2uBgbc8EqURu3FJApX5mg", "review_id": "vxQ1ME4B-oe1qyYqMrLmIg", "text": "Just had a great breakfast on a Saturday morning. The Greek scramble was fantastic. Also, when everyone is out golfing you can sneak in for a no wait breakfast that is hard to find on a Saturday morning. Service was fast and attentive. My only knock is a less than pristine restroom. A personal pet peeve. Otherwise it was great.", "business_id": "_KGe3v1OzRnUmKhb3VkDgg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6s43_NVm9y40imUuwREaxA", "review_id": "N_THC-FMPDPK5fFE7A8OxA", "text": "Nastiest food I,ve ever had from a Jack in the Box, tacos were stale and extra greasy, burgers were burnt, bread was stale and burnt, fries were old.", "business_id": "k-w0uGmiWaBBL8u5Zoa3kQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "OI1iNMzrKaFkX1ZSqGsFAA", "review_id": "V8uF3zZ2TyamU-xOM2wp0A", "text": "I've always had great customer service from this location no matter what time I go. I've gone from breakfast in the morning to late late night snacks. I usually get potato wedges so I just wish they were a bit more consistent with how much cheese sauce they use. Though, that's just to be expected at drive-thru fast food.", "business_id": "k-w0uGmiWaBBL8u5Zoa3kQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EHyzf5-dCtZu0ILG8EWvPg", "review_id": "w4YeYwJMptYJth9rZd3S5w", "text": "What a crap experience ! Get someone who listens and speaks clearly to work the drive through! Hope that idiot working there tonight enjoys that job because Jack in the box is about as good as he will get!", "business_id": "k-w0uGmiWaBBL8u5Zoa3kQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gnSy_kgvL5Fk33UOWeWpXg", "review_id": "BBhraP6jnXl-uVdR9wzx1A", "text": "Clean restaurant, only two guys working behind the counter, our food came out pretty quick but the people after us were in line for a long time, 2 ppl actually walked out mumbling how long they were taking. \n\nDrive thru service seem to be quicker since they seemed more focused on those customers. If I'm in a pinch and super hungry and in the area, will be back.", "business_id": "k-w0uGmiWaBBL8u5Zoa3kQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-ZxuSoG0RHMxEIejaUekMQ", "review_id": "EVtc189Ocw9vg9p17oMQtw", "text": "Apparently when their shake machine is not working they will charge you for a shake, wait for you to pay then tell you the machine is not working, give you a soda instead and not refund you the difference. What a rip off!", "business_id": "k-w0uGmiWaBBL8u5Zoa3kQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-cOSdoEHl3GYPBUKF2Tp0A", "review_id": "J-wP2O1DtX6YJ0qRRrSIWA", "text": "I was sooooo happy with my experience at this vet. First off they are open 7 days a week and they do payment plans. My puppy just got really sick and I needed to take her in and am short on cash so that is why I took her there. I did not have any high expectations, but just wanted to know what was going on with her. It ends up she has parvo and Dr. Barnard and the vet tech (forgot her name, but wish i could mention her on here) were extremely thorough, took extra time to give me detailed instructions for at-home care, did not pressure me into trying to do anything out of my price range, and were just amazing. I am used to vets that push me to spend extra every time I go even when I tell them I can barely afford what I am there for, and having half-hearted service. This was not the case here!!!", "business_id": "e2BmliYf0c-P7sDzL4miYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jaTv8cdyeWqIt0IxIOzTVg", "review_id": "TE9qw7cJQL_5WkotjFi20Q", "text": "I always have a warm and fuzzy feeling at Dobson Ranch Animal Hospital. I feel like the techs and doctors truly care about me and my dog and he is always given the attention needed. I never feel rushed there nor do I feel like I am waiting too long. They also have a groomer there which is very convenient. I never feel like they overcharge or try to push services. They are very honest and will tell you what options you have.\n\nIt's also very easy to schedule an appointment and they have very accommodating hours, and the reception staff is always so bubbly on the phone and in person. I found this place when I was new to town and my last dog was getting sick and I did not have a vet here yet, and I'm glad I found them and I will always go back to them.", "business_id": "e2BmliYf0c-P7sDzL4miYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8E92oFCk86YRhFv3dWI2Kg", "review_id": "8d0QE6M8gdm94pBvrVu_DA", "text": "I have used the services of this Vet on 2 occasions, both on sundays when my regular vet was not available. Sadly, both times I was there to put to rest an animal. Today I did the same and Dr. Graham and the staff could not have been more sympathetic, compassionate and caring. I might just change my regular vet to see Dr. Graham.", "business_id": "e2BmliYf0c-P7sDzL4miYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdRLsG_W2P-6NRdSvQiD2A", "review_id": "VsNDDld4LxnAU1-4cgCHbQ", "text": "Fantastic staff and extremely compassionate!!!", "business_id": "e2BmliYf0c-P7sDzL4miYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ejBvN1UkO7a1w-mGH4jSCg", "review_id": "dsyYknWCAeoLEsoqJvut6w", "text": "We will never go to another vet again! We love this place....and they love our furbabies", "business_id": "e2BmliYf0c-P7sDzL4miYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0IWZ2W3FmAoJdRnzwn-5Fw", "review_id": "p5-dZ0DqfgoUM95Ejt1G9Q", "text": "Very friendly staff. I was dog sitting and the boxer I was watching cut his paw. I called first and they walked me through what to do until my spot.\n\nWould recommend to anyone or if I ever get my own dog I will be coming here.", "business_id": "e2BmliYf0c-P7sDzL4miYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZ6n6mMbcZ4InnuDPQBfUA", "review_id": "JdCIL_UDBoDZ_mLZuqtfGg", "text": "I have been using this Vet for over 20 years. Quality care and affordable prices.", "business_id": "pJ1Fy-IXJYECunEAj586HQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zFSdTPKmtu-iwwRKKgn3eg", "review_id": "ReO9cVrFskUQSyKQvA7PaQ", "text": "I have taken my little dogs to Dr Anderson for many years now, and my daughter Debbie comes all the way from West Phoenix for this vet to see her dogs!\nThey are all the best, and do not try to break your bank account everytime they treat your animals, like so many other.\nThank You Dr. Anderson (both of you) for all you have done for my pets.\n Shirley W.", "business_id": "pJ1Fy-IXJYECunEAj586HQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gnsl1zLa61iOkXZ-EgScCQ", "review_id": "wysupxLD8_jR8r-vQ4AtSw", "text": "Doc Anderson has been amazing for years my family has been bringing their pets in for 30 years", "business_id": "pJ1Fy-IXJYECunEAj586HQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mhL60RvkB5ewp_QywR_MBA", "review_id": "yuApaZKyK5jm9ZW4hsQkkw", "text": "Visited this place for the 1st time on a Friday afternoon. Place was busy but not overcrowded. Nice waiting area. Great movies playing. My son's barber was Kevin. He was very friendly, professional, & hooked my lil mans hair up. Beautiful cut!!! Great prices. Ladies if you're in need of a great eyebrow artist Kevin is the man. I let him hook up mine & my daughters brows & they are on point", "business_id": "e1Hfnj_z409Qbc-BGnLGxQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6VFdw983vH9PPYyGnf4rdQ", "review_id": "X6ZOCIXlbnlsK8tQzWDi3Q", "text": "Don't go to Nappy by Nature if you have plans to do anything else that day...you'll be late - really late - if you make it at all. First of all, every single barber is slow. Snails and molasses in January are both akin to Usain Bolt by comparison. Second, they place no value on their customer aside from getting paid, in cash. Why else would you go pick up lunch, text on your phone, and/or mop the floor when you have a lobby FULL of people? Bad business, you should be taking care of customers. Except that we all waited. After more than 90 minutes though, we were all invested in seeing that haircut through. Or maybe we're the idiots.\n\nHaircut was just okay all things considered. Time to find a new spot.", "business_id": "e1Hfnj_z409Qbc-BGnLGxQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FLdun6KWwAh-gC8VHVZGCw", "review_id": "XsAltQ6GuHk4I0Wvsuiggw", "text": "My neighborhood grocery store. Good hours, gets the job done. You absolutely have to have a Safeway discount card. It's to the point where it's less a discount with the card and more a severe surcharge for people who aren't paying attention and don't get a card.", "business_id": "N-18zbUr2ueTVyxuEIb6uA", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Mb0psF4WQF7gZSuZafVr-g", "review_id": "ZsfrwfIs9fBA29ByfTsB2g", "text": "It's Safeway! Whaddaya want? Typical Safeway store. Nothing special. Typical products. A bit pricey compared to other groceries. No surprise there. Use the Safeway app to get \"personalized coupons\". You definitely can save some money that way. Safeway store brand products are respectable. Better than most other store brands.", "business_id": "N-18zbUr2ueTVyxuEIb6uA", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cf2f_F0iZsIHuqHDzChXlQ", "review_id": "hn9WC5zC_ANEdm47cH9CPg", "text": "A wonderful place to bring your animal/animals. Most vets provide average care and extremely high prices but not at Alma School Animal Hospital. I was referred by a friend who has been going here for over a decade. It's worth the drive if they are not close to you. A little bit run down inside but the quality of care is outstanding.", "business_id": "XHDwfk0IWsF6XL2_dHEzsg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BA7EkzcjQfu_eLQY3WMXMw", "review_id": "YMKH7V7Be0GVQZ5bpKdbcQ", "text": "I have been going to Alma School for over 10 years. They have helped me with saying goodbye to some babies and they have brought other babies into this world via C-section. Dr. Junger, Dr. Christian and Dr. Hobbs are all caring gentle people. The really take time to explain all procedures to you. One of my pugs had a tumor and they removed it they could of told me it needed to be sent for testing but they advised me that they did not think it was anything other than a fatty tumor. Saved me a chunk of money and that was 8 years ago and she is still alive, she is 16 years old. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Since I can only give them max of 5 stars but they deserve a 10.", "business_id": "XHDwfk0IWsF6XL2_dHEzsg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OM5YpPWmE02acgy5zEcV_g", "review_id": "ssuPZga3UQeY0gnbG9mcXA", "text": "We have been using Alma Animal for 10 years. We have always been able to get same day appointments. They have a large English Bulldog clientele, and they are very knowledgable on this breed. Dr. Junger, Vet techs, and front desk staff are all wonderful!", "business_id": "XHDwfk0IWsF6XL2_dHEzsg", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "53o0hxrOUom66liZgsA84g", "review_id": "hMu-__i4wnHhcMwXg_ohOQ", "text": "Took my four kittens to this clinic and received very good care. They provided me with a senior discount and loving, care for my animals. I have seen Dr. Christian and Dr. Junger and both Vets are very good.", "business_id": "XHDwfk0IWsF6XL2_dHEzsg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "899HpfoQn99_HKtCmFvzXg", "review_id": "ZheV4_hdLeO7AqoPzD0LkQ", "text": "Love this place. It's the perfect place go when your hungry and want some \"normal\" food at a great price. The service is the best,and everyone is so friendly.", "business_id": "1DDTdvU06tng7o0vU7-rig", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wvsMlpa6U9RV4-_pU4gBJg", "review_id": "RJTMBQ2Jgx8bRWBxytMePg", "text": "Visited Sunday 8:30 am, like this Coco's best because I can go as a single person and not standout in a sea of families. I always sit in the separate sitting are with the counter (and booths that hold 2 peope).\nTypically my food is excellent. Wait staff service is iffy on how fast it is, and if your coffee is refilled. Wait staff are long timers and good, but the place seems to be short staffed all the time.\nEvery time you check out--in my experience--there is a line at the register--it's either not staffed or the person is in efficient.\nOn Sunday it took 20 min to check out and pay. And it was the Coco's lady at the counter--not the customers. The pie orders are very manual and take a long time. The lady here today did not know how to process a coupon for the customer in front of me--she had to call a manager to authorize it. She was also answering callers from outside--who were ordering those slow manual pie orders. The line was still stacked up to 8 behind me (like it was when I got in line). It's a backup line becuase it's so slow and inefficient. The checkout needs help.\nThe restaurant was maybe 1/2 full when I cam in, but all 5 of the booths in the room with the counter, were not bussed, and two seats at the counter too. It took a long time to get my order taken, and my food was not hot when it was delivered (it was sitting up there. The lady serving the counter room was also serving the dining room customers --same as last time I visited when this same scenario playyed out.\n\nNot sure if people are calling in sick, they had a special big party, or they just are short staffed, or trying to save money on staff. The assistnt manager that looks to be on duty, can help refill coffee and stuff, but moslty he's a little oafy in handlign his apparently new duties or fill-in duties at this restaurant--though people seem to know him--he is not very efficient at makign the restaurant run efficiently. The wait staff seem to tolerate him, no appreciate where he does try to insert himself--I find him not a good manager. \n\nTHis is symptomatic of my 3 visits the past month.\n\nI orderd pumpkin nut pancakes--very good--exctite that serving of \"pumpkin chiffon\" that seems to be flavored butter, but tastes like thick gross frosting that is pumpkin flavored. It did not melt on the pancakes and was intolerable.", "business_id": "1DDTdvU06tng7o0vU7-rig", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t58qGXYZp9nMVFyaZKqvFw", "review_id": "eNkeWnCq_UpiX4WjbDadvg", "text": "Just ordered 5 pies for Thanksgiving. TERRIBLE!!! Crusts were so thick and raw. Pecan pie filling was so chewy it had to be thrown away! They have lost a lifelong customer! Mary Hedges", "business_id": "1DDTdvU06tng7o0vU7-rig", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Q90fH3zVaxRyXBTdFCJtOA", "review_id": "7OUw3niLyrTMkcQxXU3s2A", "text": "I recently went here since I always past by it everyday. Well I was glad that I did. I was greeted with a huge smile as I walked in the door. I went in the morning and surprisingly it was not packed. I sat at the counter and was again greeted by this time my waitress. Breakfast was outstanding and service was great. I defiantly will be back.", "business_id": "1DDTdvU06tng7o0vU7-rig", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qWCadscFwvg-6VSSpwBJUg", "review_id": "ppJNv6VtEhwE_CJx9lGXww", "text": "Weekend staff are nice and friendly. I come here every Saturday and the experience never changes or gets better. Come early for fast seating. Late morning equals big wait. Great food", "business_id": "1DDTdvU06tng7o0vU7-rig", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Rg4gzsz3w00vRlIOXcGUIA", "review_id": "Es9IMlWc4eafp_1Fdn768g", "text": "This place is near where my kid swims, so we wanted to try this. My 8 year old ordered the turkey sandwich which was perfect. So healthy and yummy for a child. I had the country friend steak which wasn't anything special but I was craving it. \n\nProblems I had were all service. It took FOREVER to even get the lady to show up to take drink orders. When she did, it took her FOREVER to come back to the table. I asked for their beer selection and she said they only have Miller or Bud or something like that. I opted for ice tea that was never refilled. Ugh. I'd try again (no, it wasn't packed) to see if it's better next time.", "business_id": "1DDTdvU06tng7o0vU7-rig", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VwrISspgnj0b7O7rfKOqxw", "review_id": "jghRMABRe0zB9-Hw_Z1UyA", "text": "This is the second (and last) time I've come here. The service is slow, the food sucks, and the manager appears to be sedated on what I can only guess must be some sort of opiod medication. It also appears as though the store has not been vacuumed in quite some time.\n\nI'm actually writing this review live from inside the restaurant, and it took the staff longer to take my drink order than it did for me to write this review.", "business_id": "1DDTdvU06tng7o0vU7-rig", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2zRxVpcvfoVBUVJVEsuj8Q", "review_id": "nG3l4T7XMxQyYwMZJgaSTQ", "text": "I give them 5 stars cause this place is my go to spot for a good local draft beer. I.P.As like Octoberfest are my favorite they also have pale Ales and porters. They sold me on this on my very first visit. Great deals on beer Tuesday Thursday and Sunday. The employees are very helpful and I assure you this isn't my last visit.", "business_id": "mS0ZwzkdMoNXBKy7myKcIA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_l_XgovHJDKn0yCmBjBLkQ", "review_id": "gLvRrHwVIGw9Q2skha434g", "text": "Extremely rude manager who made me run my pockets like I was some kind of gypsy . after I made my overpriced purchase of crappy pizza and cigs the owner or whoever came up to me saying I saw what you put in your pocket.I showed him my pockets nothing in them but my car keys. I was extremely offended .", "business_id": "mS0ZwzkdMoNXBKy7myKcIA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "227T9zwhewiLdzmzgGZr0g", "review_id": "rRzVo_K5eitWjBlVGTc3VA", "text": "Everyone thinks I'm weird because I actually enjoy going to the dentist. It's because I've gone to Dr. J. since I was 5! (I'm 25!) He is amazing and his staff is incredible too. They are always so friendly and welcoming! They do excellent work and dont do unnecessary things. \n\nI'm always nervous about x-rays and they also ease my worries. They also have new hi-tech x-rays that are so quick and painless. \n\nThe first person you'll meet is Liz, she runs the front office. She is such a good example of what's to come. Very friendly and welcoming and always professional.\n\nI've always used insurance but I've sent a few people to him that don't have insurance and they've said it was affordable. I happily refer friends to Dr. J. all the time and each and every one of them has thanked me. \n\nIf you're looking for a dentist, this is the one!! I don't even live in AZ anymore but my family does and since I'm there twice a year, I go when I'm in town.", "business_id": "CJhF1smSIwvUeKM1tUNXVw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zilxzFG_VmTP0dWBlTk3cw", "review_id": "lCtzxJPZ1b3fdkdRJ7ZyoA", "text": "Very happy with this dental office. Had an honest evaluation, did not feel like I did at some other shady dentists in the area. What I liked most about this dentist, is I was able to get a hygienist cleaning on my first day, and was able to schedule a 2nd appointment for some other dental work. \nI researched many dentist in the area, and not one other was worth my time. \nHope this review helps others receive great dental care as well.", "business_id": "CJhF1smSIwvUeKM1tUNXVw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K1SSZUaNDuHpIKc95o2WaQ", "review_id": "ZAZGtGHOpdEWZryjNqysuQ", "text": "I have been to many shady dental offices where they to to get as much money as possible from you. From beginning to end, this place was NOT like that. The staff was honest, caring, and friendly. I will not go to another dentist again. I love this place and I'd highly recommend it to anyone !!!", "business_id": "CJhF1smSIwvUeKM1tUNXVw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "nkz7mgvsA6pn1io-MryWNw", "text": "I was in desperate need of a massage, due to tremendous knots in my back and neck from stress. I was in a moderate amount of pain, and it was becoming more and more uncomfortable for me. I normally don't get massages because A) I don't normally need them, and B) thier expensive. Its more of an occasional treat for me. This was neccessary due to the pain that I was in and it wouldn't go away on its own.\n\nI came here because they have multiple locations throughout the valley, have long hours and and I am familiar with who they are. I called Friday afternoon and made an appt for Friday evening. I was thrilled with the fact that I was able to get something quick, as I didn't want to wait 2 or 3 days for an appt....I wanted one today, which I was able to get. The downside was, I found the phone conversation awkward with the guy that took my call and appt. I had some general questions, and even though he was polite, I found it to be awkward.\n\nAnyways, I got to the appt early as instructed and filled out some paperwork. The staff were helpful, polite and nice. They tried to sell me thier $49 a month massage membership a few times, but were really not aggressive about it, which I appriciate. I don't want to be a member and pay prices for something that I don't need/want/use all that often.\n\nAnyways, the massage was great! Logan gave me a really great rub down and worked out all the kinks on my back, neck and shoulders. The kid really seems to know what he was doing. I would see him again if I came back to this specific location, and it was worth what I paid. I can now move in comfort, and not wake up with back spasms and serious cramps like I have been for the past few weeks.\n\nIn the end, I had a good experience. The Pros: Great hours, multiple locations, with a variety of massages to help you with whatever your ailing from. The cons: after the first visit the price of a massage skyrockets if you dont join thier club.\n\nI would gladly come here again, and had an overall great experience. The fact that I can move again comfortably speaks volumes!", "business_id": "xL6bzAhtSzjVTesWeRw1qA", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fjbdfspo9F930n7Zdv_uFg", "review_id": "z1nh0WSHijSWvBbcybG8Yg", "text": "It is hard to review a massage location because it all depends on the masseuse. I have gone through 8 different therapists at this location and they were all very good. Each one has a slightly different style, and you have to find what you like and communicate with them. I have finally found a masseuse that suits me perfectly and I will be booking with her from now on! I have been a member of massage envy for 10 months now, my home location is in Gilbert but I Like this one much better. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful and the location is clean and restful. There is nothing ostentatious about massage envy, small rooms with no decor, but that's not what I go there for. The massages are great, relaxing and wonderful stress relievers. This location has not let me down yet!", "business_id": "xL6bzAhtSzjVTesWeRw1qA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ePMylAubXOOURYSVifpb5w", "review_id": "sQZ7B5wNSubnklvNSADZ3A", "text": "Not a bad massage. Yep, it's a corporate massage mill place, but we got the \"first time\" price of $39 (I think). That's not a bad price. But the up-sell when you're checking out is aggressive and sort of ruins your tranquil state of mind. They REALLY want you to come back in two weeks and you simply must buy a membership at $59 a month. I have no interest in that as I can always find massage deals at much better prices than Massage Envy. But expect an aggressive sales pitch when you're trying to pay your bill.", "business_id": "xL6bzAhtSzjVTesWeRw1qA", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RmgbjBbdnpauzzZ0_j9EHw", "review_id": "E9Pk_WuAH5RUGoPL-tmeag", "text": "This is certainly an organization that prefers to garner your money via trickery and fine print while they could just as well earn it, along with your respect, with their massages. I had two very good quality massages but paid over $300 for them. Within days of an arbitrary deadline my \"membership\" \"expired. Gone were the two, what I'm sure would have been, very good massages that I thought were coming to me. While my business sense tells me it would have been smarter to for them to keep a client for the long term, Massage Envy Dobson chose instead to take that short term profit from the technicality. Given two chances to \"unexpire\" my membership and maintain this otherwise satisfied customer, they have lost me for good. Profiting from those \"membership dues\" , unclaimed monthly massages, must make better business sense to Massage Envy than simply offering a quality product for a fair price. \nIf you buy into their program, expect to play into their bet that you too will enjoy some very high priced services. Expect no due process nor leniency.", "business_id": "xL6bzAhtSzjVTesWeRw1qA", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RmgbjBbdnpauzzZ0_j9EHw", "review_id": "rCmsjEXhBeXcVBaHaifcIQ", "text": "I'm updating my original review after finally speaking with the management. My original assessment of Jackie semanis unchanged; tremendous. I want to thank the management for accomodating my issue.", "business_id": "xL6bzAhtSzjVTesWeRw1qA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KtRUEuWwdaPiuOJYN25oQw", "review_id": "ZJWb0MJKYjKmwQ12_IJxPg", "text": "I had a positive experience with management after a confusing communication issue with the front desk. I want to vouch for the quality of the therapists and the understanding management at this establishment. Would definitely recommend to someone looking for a regular membership and quality service.", "business_id": "xL6bzAhtSzjVTesWeRw1qA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kIhnX04mVoffyHTLBpHiMA", "review_id": "nFEhPn40J5mGeU-wn2exoQ", "text": "Not Recommended!!!...On 2 occasions, within the last 3 months, this location has cancelled massages with virtually no notice and using the half baked excuse that a \"Personal Emergency\" had occurred. I have a friend that has also had several massages cancelled, with the same personal emergency BS as the excuse. I've been a member of Massage Envy for over 10 years, and although I have have not had issues with other locations, I would have to say that this location seems to attract unprofessional and unreliable people.", "business_id": "xL6bzAhtSzjVTesWeRw1qA", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z0_C4HRVvkLkyEsVGGMnkg", "review_id": "Zp6Y1YA_nv50DlM4Yjwhag", "text": "If you need your grass to grow, here you go. Small local and family run, they have the answers shade or sun.", "business_id": "DEr2k9GGyhF2LOU1iDl7Bw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Sbk1PFDZ5ERqDWFYg2k0Yw", "review_id": "xTVH5nI7ktMQ_mCK8v0kQw", "text": "I decided to try out a new nursery and this place is awesome. It has a great selection of plants of all kinds. I came here for veggies for my fall garden and found a big selection with more to come soon. I also discovered that they recently started selling pond plants and accessories. I bought a few very beautiful plants for my pond (lily and papyrus) - healthy and at a great price.\n\nThe staff was knowledgeable and everyone was so willing to help me and carry things out to my car. I got some really great input on different types of plants for groundcover and came away VERY pleased. I will definitely be coming back here soon.", "business_id": "DEr2k9GGyhF2LOU1iDl7Bw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2ZQD3zvwPg8omnOMobL54g", "review_id": "9pfydUCocOIFwcUR5_UHDQ", "text": "Don't waste your time!! Cost might be low but they do not stand behind their products! Spoke with the owner about a verbally abusive employee that lied about their products. He would not do anything to fix the problem but sell me something else. The owner asked me if I was handicapped because I can't plan a tree... Who asks a customer that?? This is the most unethical company I have ever worked with! I have never been more disappointed by the way I have been treated as a customer. Watch out for this company!! Make sure you get everything in writing and don't believe what anyone tells you there. Even if you talk to the owner, he will stand behind his employees, that can do no wrong, and not remedy the lies that have been told. What a horrible experience and shame that this company calls themselves a \"family business\". More like a big corporate machine that doesn't care about their customers!!", "business_id": "DEr2k9GGyhF2LOU1iDl7Bw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Fj_L7vxE93dACUqAH0hjmQ", "review_id": "8tEhhMqKr0TVT02X3aTNAQ", "text": "3 strikes A & P. Your employees need customer service training ASAP. \n\nI always try to support smaller businesses but I will go absolutely anywhere but here from now on. I have been in there a handful of times, a few of the employees are helpful. \n\nHowever, most of your employees are extremely rude. Once I asked an employee to help me with one of there glazed pots and he went off about \"how stupid those kind of pots are, what a waste of money, and that no one needs something like that when they can just use the black plastic pots things come in\" I said that I was going to use it inside and he went off again \"plants don't grow well inside, everything should be outside\". While that may be the opinion of some, it was very condescending and that is not exactly customer service nor helpful for sales with your business. BTW, I did not buy that pot (I had been eyeing that exact one for months... instead I gave my money else where. Recently I went in with my dog. While I completely support a businesses right to advice that dogs not go in or refuse dogs.. There employee was just extremely rude the moment I opened my car door with my dog- that is uncalled for. I will NOT be back.", "business_id": "DEr2k9GGyhF2LOU1iDl7Bw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OMC3DRyGrDbq-oMtdRAH8Q", "review_id": "nXM-zN_jE6_8R1yXzB7YgQ", "text": "Have gone here well over 2 dozen times over the past year or so and always had a good experience. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. \n\nI like to get smaller things. One is for price but the main reason is it is easier to dig a small hole and if it doesn't last, it wasn't a big investment anyway.\n\nHave I planted things that have died? Yes. Have I taken them back and made a stink? No, because I killed them. If that is not your style, and are like my mom who will dig something out of the ground 1yr later and return it, a big box store is probably the best bet.\n\nThe independent places sell more 1 gallon and smaller items because they don't have as much overhead. I got a few 1ft tall saguaros for $10. Not many places have them that small. \n\nI will be getting a few trees (Chinese Elm) this fall and this will be my first stop.\n\nAs with most small local places, the more you get familiar with them, the better the experience will be. I also checked out the location in Gilbert, slightly more selection, same friendly staff.", "business_id": "DEr2k9GGyhF2LOU1iDl7Bw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJgjiRsiL_PMPbSecWGHMw", "review_id": "m2mPtL0GvMzSLQE1mWaTJQ", "text": "I cannot speak highly enough about the guys who work here. Hector is always very helpful & has been willing to offer his knowledge more than once in questions I've had for my Nissan Versa. Excellent customer service.", "business_id": "bZJwLj0rb8zPlkUsVeaoqQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sEuej8RDnGxZl9RWCSabsA", "review_id": "Zov2tpubW60FkvyYFcr1gA", "text": "Our car broke down and our battery needed to be replaced and thank goodness we went to Eric T's autozone. He was so helpful and had such a great attitude. He came right and looked at what was wrong and offered to help immediately. He saw that we did need to get a new battery and offered to put install it even though it was over a hundred degrees outside! Such great customer service shown by him! Thanks a ton Eric T!", "business_id": "bZJwLj0rb8zPlkUsVeaoqQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ss_T1s05sQsKAclw6FnXuA", "review_id": "T2LSlui9E6SwA8QLRrnz3A", "text": "Thank you very much to the kind gentleman that was stocking shelves and came out to test my battery! Very kind and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend stopping here first before going to any shop. Great customer service!!", "business_id": "bZJwLj0rb8zPlkUsVeaoqQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OMC3DRyGrDbq-oMtdRAH8Q", "review_id": "_1qeTJnc8BTIr2r0ff8e5A", "text": "They close at 5 30 and I made it there at 5:27. I run up to the door and.... it's locked. If you close before 5 30 than change your hours to reflect that! \n\nWorst part is I saw someone inside, obviously not doing anything, and they didn't acknowledge me as if it is normal for people to stand bewildered in front of their store. \n\nI knew exactly what I wanted and would have been out in a no time. If you plan on going near close make sure to call ahead and make sure the employees aren't trying to duck out early.", "business_id": "hYXLzX9KNIlgT2Q2fDzDzw", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fRdkOdE3K4s-z-FtZ-7e0g", "review_id": "h_m7zioN6_rRbZplB778cQ", "text": "Went to buy a map for an upcoming deer hunt, was in and out fast. Good customer service and prices", "business_id": "hYXLzX9KNIlgT2Q2fDzDzw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OEfRDNxr8kPp0rK6o5M_nQ", "review_id": "2n_q4Gz4HaIjMB-hzBU2FA", "text": "It is a place where you don't have to 'dress-up' to sweat. The other people working out are great. We've made great friends.\nThe equipment suits my needs.\nTrainers are good. Front desk staff is only ok.\nThe hours are not good. 6 A.M is not early enough some days and the 8 A.M. on Saturdays is terrible. I am on to other things by then.", "business_id": "o2gquauQEE9L1sBbcdbxZg", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "zCC6huLkNBEr3JUgQyxJbg", "review_id": "uZLtD7JC43WOavA2J06B0g", "text": "I am almost embarrassed to Yelp the O.G. because when it comes to a good Italian meal, this isn't a place I would typically place on the list. But tonight I was attending the evening show of Phantom of the Opera and wanted to get in somewhere close for a fast meal. Again, when thinking of a fast meal, Olive Garden doesn't usually come to mind with the traditional full lobby and line out the door - but as I drove past, I noticed parking...and it was about 5:15 pm, so I took a chance it would not be at capacity.\n\nI was immediately seated and the waiter, Stu, arrived quickly. He provided the free sample of Chardonnay, which actually was pretty good. I ordered the eggplant parmesan with salad. The salad arrived immediately and was the standard Olive Garden salad. Warm, fresh breadsticks were brought with the salad. As I neared the end of the salad, the entr\u00e9e arrived. It was good and very filling. I was out the door and headed out by 6:00 PM.\n\nThe reason I decided to Yelp Olive Garden was the impressive service. Stu was very attentive, quick with the water refill, fast delivery of the salad and bread. He even risked burning his hands on the extremely hot plate for the entr\u00e9e as the pot holder could not be located quickly. He took what is typically an average meal and environment and created a great experience. I left a nice tip for his efforts. Good job, Stu.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b8Fnh1cHYSmFrH5uD67eeg", "review_id": "AQgEmPqxUVttMCPQnc7zsg", "text": "Saturday is always a busy night to go out, so we knew there would be a wait, and 20 minutes isn't bad. So after about 20 minutes I witnessed a couple get seated that came in after us....huh?! Then another, and another....what?! So my husband went up to talk to them (I think to shut me up) and oh the little hand held buzzer thing they gave us wasn't working. I was so angry (and hungry) I could have screamed. Although the evening started out crummy, the manager was really great and brought us out an appetizer platter on the house. The food was good and the bread sticks hit the spot.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mlBC3pN9GXlUUfQi1qBBZA", "review_id": "5h9AC1CjYDFl5kjonDkZWA", "text": "Alright, here is the review that I have been vowing to do but kept putting off. I am bound to offend some of you \"Chain restaurant\" haters but here goes... \nOlive Garden has become the brunt of many jokes over the years and even had a clever and hilarious skit done on Mad TV years ago. The main complaint I have heard time and time again is that the food is not \"authentic.\" No comments about the food being bad or bland, just that its not \"authentic.\" Ok I will agree that the food may not be \"authentic\" from my perspective of what Italian food should be. My grandfather was 100% Italian and I ate much of his Italian food growing up. That is what I consider \"authentic\" Italian food to be. Here's the thing though... I have never been to Italy and I am sure that most of the people complaining about OG's authenticity havn't been either. So who are we to know that its not authentic in some area of Italy? I am fairly sure its not and you can bet that when I do visit Italy inside and out (which will hopefully be in the next year), I will be yelping another review on the OG just to say if it is indeed \"authentic.\"\nOne thing I can vouch for with Olive Garden is that most of the items I have tried there are delicious and their bread-sticks are like crack! Sure sure, laugh and knock me as much as you want but I know that everyone that has had OG likes at least one thing. You can slam OG but you have either liked their bread-sticks, soup, salad, or some kind of entree. Anyways, to address the point I am trying to make: a good restaurant (chain or not) should have good food and I can say that Olive Garden does have good food. Their soups are delicious (try the chicken gnocchi or the zuppa Tuscana), the bread-sticks are light, airy and buttery with the right amount of garlic flavor, and although the salad is nothing special vegi wise, the dressing is one of the better Italian dressings out there and is very refreshing. For entrees, they make the one of the best eggplant Parmesans and fettuccine Alfredos I have ever had, the stuffed chicken Marsala is unique but delicious, and their seafood portifino is rich and creamy with a generous amount of perfectly cooked seafood. The desserts are equally as delicious, my favs being the apple crostada and the black tie mousse cake. \nThe service has always been decent although you may get an occasional slow waiter. However, I can say that most times I walk away satisfied with the overall experience. The price and value is terrific too. Come on, how many other \"Italian\" places you know of where you can get bread, salad/ soup, and big bowl of pasta for less then 15.00? Not very many, that's for sure!\nMy only complaints: Too family friendly and sometimes there are screaming kids, however, with a few bowls of delicious soup and pasta, I can sometimes manage to drown it out. Also, years ago, I ordered nothing but their cannelloni al forno (pasta tubes filled with meat and topped with cheese, Alfredo and marinara sauce). My precious dish was taken away from me and replaced with \"three meat ravioli\" which was close so I kept getting that. Then that was removed from the menu. I started getting \"classics\" after that that I was sure would not be removed from the menu like eggplant parm. But for dessert, I fell in love with their chocolate molten cake with vanilla cream and strawberries. Guess what happened? Yep, it was taken away from me :( I have also heard numerous complaints about how a special one month will be terrific but a month later, its no longer available and is never to be seen again. I wish the OG would stop replacing good meal items and also bring back some of the popular past specials so people can enjoy them again. I also wish that one of those specials will be the cannalloni al forno. If that was the case, I would go there for a month straight and order it. OG, stop changing out good menu items. After all, if it aint broke, don't fix it!", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QJxczGXWTAVTF2b21Les8Q", "review_id": "Bgu_2wT15Z9zbW-Crcqzpg", "text": "My daughter and I had lunch here today and it was generally an average visit. I feel that the pricing is WAY too high for frozen food but I do like the zuppa toscana soup so we visit here often. I had the ravioli with meat sauce, pretty standard and bland, compare this to Chef Boyardee upscaled slightly. My daughter had her favorite, fettucini alfredo and as usual, the sauce coagulated before she had gotten through a quarter of her dish. I used to LOVE LOVE LOVE Olive Garden but the quality has just gotten out of hand in the past few years. Our server, Johnny, was very nice and totally on top of his section.\n\nIf you want Italian at a chain type venue, try Carraba's or Romano's Macaroni Grill where you can pay about the same and get a much higher standard of food. Even the salad at Olive Garden is coming pre-cut now.........very sad indeed :(", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wVaQe-GOp9wzJYqNz4XBOQ", "review_id": "qj9M0O_JIpXiBlQY_Ubj8Q", "text": "The service is so bad at this location that we will not return. We always sit in the bar area. We went back a second time thinking that maybe the server was just having a bad day. Unfortunately after sitting there for awhile, a server did come by and asked us for our drink order. We both ordered water. She proceeded to tell us that she would be \"Back in a little bit\". We waited and waited and then we left! Unfortunately there is nothing on their menu that I can not live without.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LICZX3EnxKRu6OXEIxYp7w", "review_id": "iYtNttlzlvYj0W2-F7KbOg", "text": "Broccoli had mold on it and breadsticks were stale . Even when I asked for new breadsticks and they were still stale. I like the idea of unlimited soup, but it was not worth time and money.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "113DlHFGU9tFMA-uN7Aqlg", "review_id": "AVh56lUy5LfdH_7SYU-v3Q", "text": "Came here for dinner. On our way in we over heard some people on their way out telling the manager how great their server Chelsea was. Because of this I asked to sit in Chelsea's area. The service was exceptional. She was always around to refill the salad or drinks. We didn't have to wait to order and when we were finished she brought the bill right away and waited for our cards. Very satisfied. Will come back and specify to sit in her section again. She is the gold standard on how a waitress should perform.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FVSJR7CxGy3RTS53bLDUaA", "review_id": "Nf4NN6eqX_d_62RpZEvGsA", "text": "Classic all around good everything, food, service and atmosphere. There is little in the way of surprises but they make up for that in consistency. As you can see from the attached picture the five cheese ravioli was very well received. As was the fresh bread sticks and the wonderfully fresh salad with pepperchinis. Top off with one of the many deserts (we were to full as the portions here are generous) and you will not go home wanting. Ps and you can go home with an extra entree and they also serve wine samples, ya!", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wBl40prH1tWmtvjtoPGcaA", "review_id": "B0xGJrWAdywpZGACmO5C2Q", "text": "Five stars . Always dependable quality with good customer service. Denny, our server, went above and beyond! Right now Olive Garden has endless pasta bowl for 9.99.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DVVjB7TS2pBEKmvbJVnE6w", "review_id": "JA0VmdiewYUopIZVbLyuOw", "text": "Kudos to the bartender last night who delivered superior customer service! I forgot her name, but she went above and beyond, and she deserves lots of praise. (If it helps you identify her, she had brown hair in a ponytail and wore glasses.) The little things she did for me made an overall outstanding impression. She was fast and paid attention to detail.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T4jr5amueZ-lF5NNGYDUhw", "review_id": "-62RfAwq5AAATgsDIxIwcA", "text": "Very pleased with the service (very friendly and attentive), food (tasted amazing!) and the atmosphere (fun and inviting). It was a very pleasant experience. I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo and my husband ordered the Classic Lasagna. Very tasty!", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MsNN5pqkQSoAOtpM4ZhsSQ", "review_id": "5gSVcUt8q3BvFzphDd2F3g", "text": "What horrible service, I will not be going back to Olive Garden Anytime soon. I went for an early dinner with my family on Sunday, Jay was our server. The place was not full, there were more empty tables than there were full. After 20 min. we had to ask for refills, after another 20 minutes had to ask for bread-sticks and our soups/salad. A manager finally walked by and it was if she could not care less that our waiter needed help. I paid $100 for 4 people to eat, I would rather spend that kind of money someplace with better service.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PnDw3zpZEt30vkodUqgl4g", "review_id": "G50LzcnWR2xlMU1HhnanDQ", "text": "Honestly the food was great but horrible service from this one waitress. S.R. . Everything came out on time and tasted amazing! The service was questionable and it honestly ruined my my experience. Will not come back.", "business_id": "scVOmQsf5HSY3n9CG06tFA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "tlSSQwfHYJany7wPoTH46A", "review_id": "zxxoagyoM_nDJ4HVGg8k7g", "text": "I am a geek. I don't know why, but I really like establishments with the word monkey in the name. Tickles me pink at an adolescent level, like nut shots and fireworks. So Uncle Monkey's Bar started off at an advantage. \n\nIt's definitely a dive bar, so don't go in there expecting something fancy schmansy. It's got monkey in the bar name, people. That should pretty much tell you everything you need to know about what awaits you inside.\n\nCash only, cheap alcohol (11 bucks for three shots of Jameson, and one fifty well!), stiff drinks, pool tables, and a decent jukebox. Pretty much all you need to satisfy this little barfly. Admittedly, I was a little drunk on crappy bowling beer by the time we got here, but I had an absolute blast. There might also have been darts, but when I'm seeing double bull's-eyes it's unlikely I'm going to be getting many double bull's-eyes, so the option entered and left my brain pretty quick.\n\nThe stand out decorations were a painting of a tarted up cartooney monkey in the women's bathroom and two creepy mannequins, a flannel clad lumberjack and a tomahawk carrying \"chief.\" Granted, it's probably not politically correct, but it's definitely perplexing and helps drive home the fact that Uncle Monkey's doesn't give a flying fuck about catering to anyone that doesn't fit the dive bar mold. It's dark, weathered, kinda dingy and it exists for the express purpose of getting' you loaded, and the patrons reflect this fact by looking a little frayed around the edges as well.\n\nThe one issue I had with the place is the fact that it's hidden away in the corner of a non-descript strip mall with no sign on the front, so if you don't know about this place, you're unlikely to be finding yourself sharing a drink with the yokels.", "business_id": "hi5xfV28jsGBRWJWoBhDaw", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjtSvsZTJ6WP7uXYn6o0IQ", "review_id": "cdxRBLfAQw7h2nKjnszFBA", "text": "This is a weird place, but it was very laid back.. and lit up. For a dive, its sure are bright in here.. but thats ok. I had a few $1 drink during happy hour 5-7, and then I had a few moderately priced drinks. \n\nIt was ok, but definitely nothing to write home about. The waitresses was nice enough, and the atmosphere was ok. But there was nothing that ever would draw me back here again.\n\n.. und das... ist das..", "business_id": "hi5xfV28jsGBRWJWoBhDaw", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WLvaxHgmXUJGDvwzHx-PTA", "review_id": "amwQq3XPufZgNtG5SK-1wQ", "text": "2.00 drink specials 7 days a week is why I go. 5-7 pm and 10-11AM. It's a cute little dive bar and yes now they take credit cards. They don't have much in the line of food. Fries, burgers, wings, etc.", "business_id": "hi5xfV28jsGBRWJWoBhDaw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0PJSeM5OoFm6pgBqF93uw", "review_id": "6K2sEa9DUt7EYiekkxeo9w", "text": "Great place for Darts, Hip Hop & Rap Music, Pool Tables, Karaoke started later. Mostly a local grathering. It did not seem as bad as the reviews. Age 30 and below you can have a great time.", "business_id": "hi5xfV28jsGBRWJWoBhDaw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iup_gn6VhdzlCHCu4VJW_A", "review_id": "7vjtNe8FJXiQkBSdZuQASQ", "text": "I did not enjoy living here. The complex is terribly mismanaged. The pools cooling system was broken for the entire summer, the A/C in the gym was broken most of the time as well. Absolutely no A/C in the laundry building. Speaking of laundry, more than one time my clothes were stolen from the location. \nCockroach vida this place should be named. Cockroaches in the gym, the laundry, even the office. The gate is always broken isn't that the perk of a \"gated community\"? \nThe people who work in the office are lazy and inappropriate. Always stated at my chest and made me never want to go to them for help. My neighbors also left trash outside their door for days/weeks at a time and when confronted, the office did nothing about it. \nMold grew throughout the campus and I simply felt unhealthy living there. \nDO NOT MOVE HERE REPEAT. DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!!!!", "business_id": "x8Jxxfk0CaM0wmmDcPPagQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hnirQYfI4cjrzSMENyQTWw", "review_id": "yo-yGBHDuWvu89WkQ3r_ow", "text": "Princess is great if you're in the area and are looking for a quick, really cheap middle-eastern bite. It's a small grocery store with a small counter in the back where you can order snacks, pita sandwiches and cheese and olives. It's also a great place to go for spices, teas and other middle eastern cooking supplies.\nI come for the Al-Wazah tea, which my Saudi friend always used to make. Also, for lunch (it's not too far from my work) I like getting a mix of grape leaves, falafel and hummus. Their hummus is OK but the baba ganoush is actually pretty good. \nThey have a lunch buffet, too, but I haven't been adventurous enough to try it, especially since I'm a vegetarian and most of the food seems meaty... \nThe place is also stocked with hookahs and other things, like calling cards and Quran-alarm clocks.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "LHQ2fuC2RDS-Md_dN2O1IQ", "review_id": "WyFvktoixP0kOHtYb3H6Ng", "text": "This is a hole-in-the-wall type restaurant. Its part of a market/grocery store as everyone else has already noted. Its a little hidden, and I think that hurts this place a little bit.\n\nAnyways, the food is VERY good. The chicken shawarma is probably some of the best I have ever had. Hummus, yellow rice, and couscous also go very well with the food. There is the garlic-butter sauce that comes with the shawarma and kabobs, and that REALLY makes the food that much better. Gyro plate is also very commendable, but its hard to get this wrong since the gyro comes on a huge slab and rotates on a rotisserie. Yet, a lot of places do get the gyro plate wrong. I think this place does a good job of heating up the gyro meat on the rotisserie and then the grill.\n\nBaklava also deserves a mention. Its damn good. You can get some exotic mediterranean stuff like olives and feta cheese by the pound, i love that stuff.\n\nThe pricing of this place along with the good quality food makes this place a hidden gem. Its like $8 for almost any plate you'd want. Its plenty of food per plate, and for under $20 for 2 people, its worth a visit. Its very easy to compare this stuff to haji baba, its a tough pick. However, I think the hummus here tastes much better, it doesn't taste like its straight out of a can. The plates here I think are a better deal. If you just want a gyro sandwich, then go to haji baba.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-q0RFaCkmT6TFxgk0a9dPw", "review_id": "dp5xZ6AezOHcZW61sdEwWg", "text": "I read one of the reviews below, and I would have to agree with the getting sick to the stomach part. It was not fun, thus, the 3 stars. But then again maybe it has something to do with trying out a different cuisine? Me and my buddy at work would come here at least once a week for lunch for the past couple of months now and I got sick to my stomach maybe twice or three times....But because the food is good, I blame that to being adventurous on foods....\n\nAnyway, I had chicken shawarma sandwich it was only $3.99 and I would say a really great value. To me it's better than the beef shawarma. It always tastes goooood. I often have it with garlic paste. Leaves your mouth pungent tasting and dry but just chew gum when you go back to work or eat fruits.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "ZuBC9_aO4aqiZ6c60IZSEA", "text": "service for us was very pleasant when she was there which was very little BUT the food is excellent baba ganouch excellent hummus a little pasty falafal the best gyro perfect dolmathes yummy as well", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "WESBNCIvswTWh-Ak2uGf4g", "review_id": "Rl9OWIXglhIodvYxXrLNMg", "text": "So my classmates family owns this place but by no means is this review biased...the food really is good! Just look at all the reviews!\n\nStopped by here recently on my way to Ikea. My favorite items are the chicken shwarma, hummus, baba ganoush, gyros, and falafel and sambusas. I need to try their lamb stew next time, it looks amazing. Definitely check out the market itself, I always pick up some spices, tea, and pita, but they also have some cooking utensils and frozen foods. The only thing I wish they had was halal meat but no butcher shop here :/ The food is worth the trip from Glendale!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Nh2vaTapbBWBDYDS_gXPfQ", "review_id": "F81qMnslA8AQEp1Izf19zA", "text": "It's very good food ,, I love it and I will come back here every time I come to AZ .. Ppl work here very nice too", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hBKgLtiPN4bWWI-_Kb1-mw", "review_id": "WA-RyUmLd0tRg6a0UhjEpw", "text": "Almost easy to miss, in a strip mall right before the 101 freeway. Dining area is clean, staff is very friendly. We ordered the princess combo which comes with chicken shawerma, beef shawerma, chicken and beef kabob, rice, hummus and salad. All the meat was very good, cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly. Hummus was excellent. We also tried the falafel which I loved, perfect recipe and cooked perfectly. There's a market inside so you can shop after you eat. All in all, it was a great lunch experience.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kjjezFBacP0iAMv6ep-F9g", "review_id": "_aizoovrTy-TWwYtLABVNA", "text": "Forgot to mention the Prices are great & just had the baklava yummm to die for delicious !", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Iup_gn6VhdzlCHCu4VJW_A", "review_id": "ZIr9JR5cPz3QMU94JXznag", "text": "I'm incredibly impressed by this deli. THE best Mediterranean food I've had in Tempe. The hummus was light, fluffy and scrumptious, and their beef, lamb and chicken platters are my go-to college dinners (and they're healthy!!) Do not hesitate to try their baklava, for it will be one one of the greatest decisions of your day! \nThe staff is always happy to see me, and have a casual conversation. The store also has a wide variety of groceries to buy! Could spend a good hour or two browsing.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iSZnocss-_twC8mh-rZg6g", "review_id": "OmHdviyJRKHl1DgUbuWQBA", "text": "Best Mediterranean food in the area with great service. I have Celiacs and can eat here! Their Lentil soup and Greek salad is delicious. Their coffee is a heavenly treat. My favorite lunch place in the valley!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ahJLpA_HOw7jirf18anovA", "review_id": "HoLWW6N7Up13DiMNkLT0nA", "text": "Best food ever!! The falafel is the best in town, crispy outside and nice and moist inside. I also had the chicken shawarma entree, super yummy!! Everything is fresh, great customer service. It's family owned. You can't go wrong with this place at all, a must try!!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pVSV--iThCn_D_kxydBvBw", "review_id": "MA_f5nlXv12tQsD0g_gVEg", "text": "Best midetterianian food\nGreat kabab\nGreat hommus\nGreat service\nCons: it took long time", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D6zXk5QvDrJcRrKdEsnJSA", "review_id": "FbAadKYiaMeSgTUTF55FdQ", "text": "So impressed with the authenticity of the food. Absolutely delicious - so flavorful and well prepared. Our server was beyond polite and helpful, very courteous. Prices were very affordable!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dqGgGCSBGatAU__Db-BXA", "review_id": "uTk7LHs1J9fpISdot8IDcg", "text": "Absolutely delicious food... the employees are SO friendly & welcoming... true, genuine mediterranean meals. The atmosphere is wonderful, as well. Service is consistently great. I would definitely recommend Princess to anyone!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_e6OtwmE1c6PyD_DhMTWOg", "review_id": "-BxWgyFLWdRvvqDVlWp0IQ", "text": "This place is one of the best hidden gems in Arizona. It is very unassuming but the food is unbelievable. They have the best falafel I have eaten anywhere and their Arabic side salad is the best side on their menu. The kabobs and gyros are also delicious and the price is ridiculously low for what you get. Great family run place, don't let the exterior chase you away, you won't regret going in.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dTRuJVWSf901PSEzA9gKYw", "review_id": "yxbYvGulMGmLIL22Aecr4w", "text": "We stopped here after some business in Mesa. We were looking for a snack, Yelped it, and boom. Mediterranean it was. Had falafel sandwiches which were AWESOME. Fresh, crispy falafel (not warmed over) in homemade pita bread. Perfect size. I eyed the buffet and other offerings. It all looked and smelled great. Awesome specialty grocery items. Don't be intimidated or put off by the looks. It's a DELI not a high dining experience. And it is a great deli. I will be back.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DOJM58OkGSsIdk2qCUZnLQ", "review_id": "4tULJurbX-tx2HQbUGpO8g", "text": "The food here is pretty amazing. The service, not so much, is very slow. I might not go here for lunch anymore unless it was take out. But the food alone keeps me a fan! Then you can stock up on whatever Mediterranean items you need in the attached market!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "XeoAojoz5johV2MQ5ngNig", "review_id": "Jpuxc0wdV29xhb6xx7Gk-w", "text": "It's about time i got this review posted considering I have been eating lunch here at least once a week since I was told how close to work this was.\n\nThe food here is really good and fresh. I am a huge fan of middle eastern cuisine and I was surprised they had one of my favorites, kafta, on the menu. The kofta here is great it gets a nice light char from the grill on the outside but is still juicy and tender on the inside. I love it. The fact that the platter is only $8 and comes with rice, hummus and salad is a deal I can't pass up.\n\nThose who know me know that I am picky on what hummus I enjoy since i have been making my own for almost 20 years. The hummus here is the rare exception to my normal rule that I don't like the super smooth and creamy hummus. I am not sure what exactly it is but I like it here.\n\nFor lunch I usually get the tabouli instead of the salad as my second side. It's really fresh and has a nice bite to it. I usually mix it with some hummus and apply to pita bread as the flavors work well together.\n\nAs for other things on the menu I have sampled most of their range of baklava thanks to the great yelp check in deal they had. I really liked the walnut but usually I will just look into the case and point at whatever looks good. That plan hasn't left me disappointed yet so I think I will stick with it. For entree's the chicken shwarma is my second favorite, the garlic sauce really makes this dish; the beef shawarma is pretty tasty but I have a hard time passing over the chicken for this one.\n\nThe staff is friendly and I can't find a negative thing to say about this place. Check it out and you will be happy you did.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QNuKebSaAD-ycWvaXL1G3A", "review_id": "6wcOKAqswlI5WbOozFHXpw", "text": "Iv been coming here on and off for a couple of years so that should tell you what kind of a restaurant it is, you wouldn't come out of your way to come here but if you happen to be closer by and are craving some Arabic/med/greek food then this place is pretty good. Portions are a bit on the small side, which is unusual for the kind of restaurant that it is. What pisses me off is that the don't have unlimited lamb shanks in their buffet anymore, which kinda defeats the purpose of a buffet. Now you can only get one per buffet, and it was the only thing that you could convince your brain to cough up 10 something bucks for the other things are ehh. You're better off ordering something from their menu, the things on there are actually good.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hm0BPcvaRl1jyJ-E8VnT3w", "review_id": "kfXQoOxIVryKuG7bmUiV3w", "text": "Awesome gyros! I visited this place and came back for more two times more in about 1 1/2 weeks. The gyros are very good and at $4 you can buy 2. The fries are also very good. I'm bummed that I moved to san tan valley b/c I cannot drive to mesa regularly due to gas prices. But if I lived close by , I would be at Princess every week getting a gyro.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LL5VZd-Hy3BQrLUypv6fNw", "review_id": "XVFMrxwCdXnYWzL1_4nHFg", "text": "We stopped in after seeing the sign on the road about Princess Mediterranean, Gyro etc. We circled the parking lot twice to see if anyone was in there. This is not our area of town, we were there shopping nearby. Anyway, you walk into a nice market, then turn right and there is a good size area for full service dining. We ordered the chicken shwarma and another meat sandwich (boyfriend ordered it, can't remember the name). They were both delicious. The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You think it's just a store at first then turn right and it's full service dining. We got a free baklava which tasted sooo soo good. It was fun to shop around after eating as well, many spices and new things to see. I would eat there again for sure. Our waitress was super nice and the food was delicious.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RfP030Tmj-1tIP00gnsp-A", "review_id": "1wbTh8yPCIWSXMw46BFGeA", "text": "best food in town without even thinking", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JUjVkfxCZOTwLnm4WZHMVw", "review_id": "jqjQ2L7RPWSo_MCiUfp7RA", "text": "Honestly the best Mediterranean in all of AZ and this is not written flippantly as I've had a lot all over the valley! The food is amazing, the portions are perfect, and the prices are more than fair! Also.... SHOUT OUT TO DEENA!!! This wonderful young woman is an absolute angle and will take great care of you! Great service!!!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DKmuaOAGPTcDlNb5goNPpQ", "review_id": "_1tU1nzg_HswQE3P2-tbyg", "text": "I love little spots like this! They have delicious authentic Mediterranean food. The staff is very attentive and friendly. They also have a little market inside where you can do some shopping. I've been here before and will continue to come when I'm in the area.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1unkO12GyhgTFnC6hRlEVA", "review_id": "dfCgITY-4jC6qerY47BX9w", "text": "It's hard to please a Lebanese person when it comes to eating this kind of Food because we always compare it to our mom's cooking. This said, sorry mom, but this place is legit!\nThe chicken kabab is great, perfectly marinated and cooked. Tabouli is well balanced. Hummus and Baba are just right.\nEat here and you'll be pleased.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fSsvZJNMgHZT363s27_QWQ", "review_id": "deeKabN-AdMg3xsZuVS27A", "text": "Only gave it 4 stars NOT because of the food because it was 'incredible'Just wish it was nicer inside broken floor tiles ect . Staff was very friendly place seemed to be clean. As I sad food was great .", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NmlEJWaYBj7s28IH12pUpQ", "review_id": "Y86c5ncoTMZ7lWu2MWxOjQ", "text": "My first time trying Mediterranean and I loved it! Hyatt was one of the best servers I've ever had and she was SUPER helpful with recommending what to get. If you have the chance, I highly recommend!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N7T6hOunTPxLk2AiWrQEmg", "review_id": "k9oh7A-kpdIaCEQ1alUsBA", "text": "These guys are awesome. Super cool little ethnic grocery store inside as well as a great restaurant. We've enjoyed several items on the menu and visited many times. Service and food has always been great!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3nSTAdxlKHa9FzYp5RZThQ", "review_id": "qDwxnfKNTxehfUIhDjY7TA", "text": "First visit today for an early dinner with the wife.Had the falafel and the babaganoosh for an app,and chicken swarma plate for an entree.The wife had the kofta plate for dinner.The swarma w/garlic sauce was fantastic and the falafel was the best I've had anywhere.A nice quiet place to eat with a nice market.Thanks to Sam for making our visit very enjoyable.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcl-qCpouRKl6cIc_c_fqA", "review_id": "kx67tnIv_U1DiG-GE8vMcA", "text": "We discovered Princess Mediterranean via Groupon, and became devoted fans from our first dinner experience. PM is a combo restaurant-grocery, and there is plenty for everyone to go around.\n\nFirst, the restaurant. Bring a friend or two and on your first visit try the Princess Combo, which could easily satisfy three hungry diners. It comes with delicious chicken kabab, beef kabab, kofta kabab, chicken shawarma, and beef shawarma -- all of which you can order off the menu, as well. The toughest part is selecting your sides. The Arabic salad is my favorite, but the hummus and other options are delicious too. The service is super-friendly and if you go more than once, you're likely to be remembered. If there is any room for improvement, the iced tea (another addiction of ours) could use a little work -- but the food is so incredibly delicious (emphasis on INCREDIBLE!), it's a minor afterthought.\n\nAs for the grocery, there are countless treats to be found here, from spices to candies to foodstuffs guaranteed to make your mouth water. However, before you go pay your bill at the register, a MUST-DO is the baklava and namura (coconut cake) counter in the back. It's just about the very best I've ever, ever tasted -- and these sweet treats alone might keep you coming back again and again and again.\n\nIf Yelp allowed a 6-star rating, PM would get it from me. Go. Go now. You deserve it!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m2ddMbPm-WKiySHw_Fa_Ig", "review_id": "5u4FLIpyNgxNGarTxJijAA", "text": "I was curious what the hype was all about. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed with the dry chicken shawarma plate which took 30 minutes to show up on my table after the order was placed. The waitress was kind enough to give me some baklava for free to make up for the long wait! but I would seriously re-consider returning to this restaurant during peak hours.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MxoaSqM-reQOgog2mHi5Vw", "review_id": "WBNdSZz0oR950lp1roij5Q", "text": "Yummy!!! I love good Mediterranean food, and have been looking for a new favorite place since my last one closed. Have tried many around the east valley, and most of them end up being more of the fast food variety. \n\nThis place, however, is fantastic!!! We got take-out for us last weekend, and it was superb! \n\nThe gyro meat was seasoned well and very tender, and the tzatziki sauce was perfect.\n\nThe greek salad was fresh and the dressing was tangy and delicious. They didn't skimp on the kalamata olives or feta, either.\n\nMy husband had the beef shawarma, and said it was tender and well flavored.\n\nThe baklava was melt-in-your-mouth good, and they have several different flavors, not just your standard walnut. We had the pistachio. \n\nWe are going for round two tonight!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XPRaTqwOuKWTyYJu6Nf8Qw", "review_id": "zvX3zGWOGKsvaVZXQXy5bw", "text": "Great food and service from hyatt! I had the kabob platter. The beef, chicken, and kofta kabobs were all tender and tasty. Sides of hummus and baba ganoush were perfect complements. I didn't have time to check out the market but seems like there are plenty of things to take home as well.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v3KrsQepT_bpBWBFsmDtOA", "review_id": "dqfsyBtFqUCSG72Z_nrCeg", "text": "Found this place on Groupon, was disappointed the groupon wasn't good for lunch AND dinner, but ate there anyway. DELICIOUS! The falafel & hummus are amazing, and the market sells the falafel mix to take home and do it yourself. It's a very very casual place, more of a market than a restaurant, but after eating there you want to go buy groceries and make your own Mediterranean food at home! I bought some cold brew lemon & lime tea that is to die for. Anyway, back to the restaurant- the meat was seasoned and cooked to perfection (they sell the seasoning too) and the rice was - oh heck everything was great! Just go there and try the sampler dinners so you get a little taste of everything!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XQW-vtMsP4PeazLsItC7Ag", "review_id": "XjqUmKc5olc2sCjA_qDRSA", "text": "it was ok", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L2uBgbc8EqURu3FJApX5mg", "review_id": "GZ4HB9mIPLl4NfDqQZJ5tg", "text": "Ordered thru Yelp for pickup and it was all ready to go 10 minutes after I ordered. Very friendly staff. As for the food, very good authentic dishes. I try all kinds of hummus and theirs had great texture and flavor! Also had the fatoosh salad which was excellent. Definitely recommend and will be returning plenty of times.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wEGyIcy81iEU34vp4Fyu0Q", "review_id": "CJ06DxUJYedc_3u667FkQw", "text": "Very friendly and awesome staff! We were curious about trying a different cultural food... and this place was not disappointing. A must try at least once. Gyro sandwich is delicious! Prices are reasonable and portions are good. Try the coconut dessert!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bka2IvZvdNQArDw3ehPy8Q", "review_id": "OM_tYyuz_8HJ4cszvzlKMw", "text": "Food is tasty! It's not the best shank I had but successful! Having side dish options is awesome. Ambiance is not up to the mark because it's half restaurant and half market. Rest room is really clean ( I was not expecting this ) We purchased some food form the market section and found some internationally well know brands. Paying $ 8-11 for person is affordable for a meal.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8KKUnoYOGRs8nMQLbwoFfA", "review_id": "XpHB7KeISYVeAFJXlc367Q", "text": "Really enjoyed the Falafel sandwich, but the Greek salad was ok I've had better. The market has some great spices that I picked up. Will definitely be back. Never would have found without Yelp!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "vy0nm2MYGayJ2JcRtfaWxg", "review_id": "ya1E079jFR57TszXg2ZRLA", "text": "Both times I have done the Princess Combo for 2 ($22) and it is always fantastic. Takes me back to my days living in Saudi Arabia and Dubai. The service is always fast, the food always tasty. The hummus is on point, and the rice is great- but what keeps me coming back are the perfectly seasoned and cooked meats. Always juicy and cooked to perfection. all the kabobs are amazing, the beef and chicken shawarma are great, and don;t forget that garlic sauce. Also, the dinner for 2, is more like a dinner for 3-4 so it won;t break the bank either.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RyX1dtn2eACiehBSj7rxEw", "review_id": "56K9ERN4wPGrUnRYf9ClGQ", "text": "I've now been to a few Mediterranean places that are like this: market on one side and restaurant on the other, and Princess Mediterranean Market & Deli has been my favorite so far! We were greeted when we walked in and every single one of the staff members was really friendly the entire time we were there.\n\nFor dinner I got the chicken shawarma entree which is typically what I get at Mediterranean restaurants. The cost for the plate was $9 which included the chicken shawarma, garlic dipping sauce, a choice of three side (either garden salad, rice, arabic salad, hummus, baba ghannouge, tabouleh, or fries), and also pita bread. I chose the garden salad, rice, and hummus. My date got the gyro entree ($8) that came with tzatziki and chose the arabic salad, rice, and hummus.\n\nWe both really liked the hummus with pita bread, the rice, and thought both the salads were really good too. I was unable to eat the whole plate of food, but my date helped me out. The price was definitely really fair for what we got. I meant to grab baklava, but forgot. It was only $1 for a piece though ... We'll be back!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8cHknWG-gWFT18qPQmYmmw", "review_id": "wWTIYp6uqKhAFQOmjOregg", "text": "Different; different is good. Set up as a convenience store with a restaurant in the back. Try the Princess Combo; good variety, nice meats. The separate gyro was salty and oddly prepared. Overall, a good experience.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1-1RcasenaiBfY2ySUHpnw", "review_id": "Bw6WjL5YkAHnl9U-eeunIw", "text": "This place has superb food at great prices. I highly recommend - over most restaurants in the valley. You can't go wrong here. Although very casual (set amongst grocery and deli) it's worth trying. When I'm super busy, this is my go-to take out place.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s0313d_2iDdiIBxonfpAuQ", "review_id": "DkQ0-_O1oQrUbOeG-0Elbw", "text": "Very clean, inside and outside seating is great. Service very nice and quick . Food looks and tastes really good", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y5JR7LYkn_jWAHXtoS25QQ", "review_id": "x4mx9yxuFNrYloR2_1Ft3A", "text": "Love princess market for their food and market. Love the sandwiches and my husband and I often get the princess combo for two and always have leftovers for lunch the next day.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OPStKHloEOVxcBtFgkzh2A", "review_id": "_f9dORXyRPkEVjRtDDKa_w", "text": "Fantastic!\n\n\nIt's a grocery store and has a diner in area as well.\n\nWe had the Princess Platter and its $22. It's a bit pricey but that fed both of us and had us pretty content. Not an insane amount of food for $22 but enough and will be a solid meal.\n\nWe also had some white cream cheese dip appetizer that we didn't love. It needs something else like a ground hot beef or gyro meat on top. It's a bit tart.\n\nThey gave us a little $1 Baklava to try for free. It's about 2 bites but also delicious.\n\nSo the big question everyone would have that is into middle eastern food is how does it stack up to Haji Baba. Well, it's better in all ways except for the Shawarma and the Garlic Mayo. I'm still not sure why no one else makes their shwarma and garlic mayo like Haji!!! Drives me nuts.\n\nThe beef at this place and Gyro is def better than Haji. The beef Shawrma was fantastic. Haji has horrible beef in pretty much most forms it comes.\n\nGreat spot!", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l49SHe_ZMBbNfyKYSTjNBw", "review_id": "rfE6PWnqcqwAfRM7_HeUlw", "text": "LOVE this place. Princess platter tastes amazing and is a great deal. First time going here and I can say for sure I'll be coming back. Best part was the service. They were so friendly and treated us like royalty. Desert on the house, pistachio baklava; which was to die for. I enjoyed my baklava with some Turkish coffee, great combo. Yum. The market place was fun too, I bought some henna, can't wait to try it out. This place is definitely a new hidden gem of mine.", "business_id": "4rr-CJp0jMKr-kg9wnrTdw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HMMm7LFFEOoMMonk32mEhg", "review_id": "AZ5ebjWphIopRRt9fUxzNA", "text": "So, after my yearly eye exam, it turns out I needed a new pair of glasses. So I headed down to Eyemasters since it was the closest place to my house. Now, due to my large cranium, this is no easy task. Usually an all day affair, things get messy, blah blah blah. But the staff here knew exactly what to do. By some extreme miracle (or a lot of experience) they knew exactly where all the big headed frames were at. Found a pair I liked, contacted my insurance to determine coverage, special ordered my lenses, in and out in under an hour. Customer service here is A+ and I will be back if I ever need another pair.", "business_id": "UJOGva1daoRd_wsvSYZ7vQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4I4N7AuSAbSPnMXgrKvBwA", "review_id": "jwvLYgy2Iq8Yq95i_Uorjg", "text": "This place is now called Visionworks. I went here because they were the only ones that would accept my insurance. My eye examine went only okay. One guy asked me why I was even there because after examining me he thought that I had perfect vision. I told him I was having issues driving at night and my eyes always felt tired and strained. Then the doctor discovered a stigmatism and light sensitivity. So they were in complete different pages about my vision... I was in the office purchasing my glasses for 2 hours!!! & they wanted to charge me almost $700 for 2 pairs of glasses. (That I didn't even love.. They were only okay.) before insurance this would have been $1200. Since this was my first time buying I didn't realize how over priced this is. My RX is very week. Basically just something for me to stop the glare while driving at work & working on my computer all day. I asked around and everyone I spoke with said that I should cancel the order because of the price! So I did. I heard of a place in Scottsdale called Lesco. I was in there for 15 minutes. Found 2 pair that I LOVED & the service was 5 star. I spent only $109 (single vision frames are $30 w/ lenses.. My second pair they added anti glare for around $80... Total price coming to $109) I will never go anywhere else to purchase frames! And I would refer all of my friends to Lesco for their frames as well! Don't waste your time and money at Visionworks!!!", "business_id": "UJOGva1daoRd_wsvSYZ7vQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3XyuBpNbvrHukaEJyWBAsw", "review_id": "sctGYjSaYRTZMmlQhJd0rA", "text": "Old school dive bar.\n\nFound this place while strip mall crawling. I almost did not go in because the mall is a dead mall and the other live ventures I remember seeing were pawn shop and oriental massage.\n\nJupes turned out to be an OK place. Friendly service and customers with cheap cold domestic beer. \n\nFinished a pitcher of domestic draft with my trusty companion then headed back out on the trail of tears in search of the next watering hole.", "business_id": "rjjEN8QTMvilB08ImFyMow", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eT1fp_Js2GD5Z-FIt8CC1w", "review_id": "ANiOp1CNhKU-MCO1FU34mg", "text": "I was a bartender at Jupes off and on for 20 years! Love the owners, they are my family!! Never had a better job or time in my life, ice cold beer, frozen glasses, great clientele. You can shoot pool, throw darts, play the ass kickin jukebox or just sit and get tore up with the regulars!! The bar is kept very dark so let your eyes adjust when you walk in and if you are a Minnesota Vikings fan.........this place is for you!!!", "business_id": "rjjEN8QTMvilB08ImFyMow", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GMmqNBQ4_TwOd3ciqq0nJA", "review_id": "vcaH1BG9yzfEgdTcbL5FzQ", "text": "The absolute BEST dive bar in Tempe!", "business_id": "rjjEN8QTMvilB08ImFyMow", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LHjiREftxNGA3Yt0kpuzxg", "review_id": "pLxkCT6EOCbu68yS0I7WVg", "text": "Stopped in for a drink after a long bike ride. Total dive bar, but patrons and staff were very friendly. I didnt have a bike lock and the patrons/owner said i could just bring in the bike while I got smashed. I must have spent about $20 after being there for 2-3 hours. I think the beers are $2. Its a cash only bar, but they have an ATM in the front. I will definitely be heading there again soon.", "business_id": "rjjEN8QTMvilB08ImFyMow", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0uUhmBqbS-36zqXaQXAt9Q", "review_id": "bhQIBNPqnpR_ZVBsaNHgig", "text": "AMAZING!!!!!!!\nMy fianc\u00e9 is from Minnesota so we were looking for a place for the Vikings and found this place via YELP!!! This is the place to be if your a Vikings fan in the Easy Valley.\n\nWe started coming here I believe Week 2 of the 2014-2015 season and have been back just about every week since. I am from Michigan and sorry to say am I big Lions fan. I gave my bar up per our weekly switch-off(as a true loving couple would do) to come here weekly, that's how fun it is.\n\nThe owners Steve and Renee will remember you name and maybe your order if you tip well. Great people that provide a no frills good time.\nNo food other than 2 pizza choices, a true Minnesota bar, during the games they have a pot luck. Yes, you bring something and have Renee set it up in the back. You can expect all the northern favorites; chili, pickle roll-ups, chicken wings, cheese trays, lil smokies etc.\n\nBooze, super cheap!!(cash only, atm onsite)\nGreat Beer selection, lot of local and national crafts along with norms. Great choices for you mixed drinkers out there also.\n\nIf you are coming for a Football Sunday, they do have the package, but only 5 TVs. Yes, you read that correct. Place can only hold 100 people according to the sign on the wall. But 4 at least will be on the Vikings game, if you're lucky and catch Steve in a good mood he may put one (above the jukebox) on your game (no sound). With that being said if your team is playing against the Vikings, it's also a good time.\n\nAll around a great place with great people, so happy we found this place, we found friends for life!", "business_id": "rjjEN8QTMvilB08ImFyMow", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "P2kVk4cIWyK4e4h14RhK-Q", "review_id": "QzhHNCEVW5wyhni7XLcmjw", "text": "We were impressed with Golden Gate.\n\nWe started with an order of Crab Angels. $4.50 for 6. They were plump and the filling had a much higher mixture of crab than most Chinese restaurants provide.\n\nWe shared House Fried Rice, Triple Seafood Delight and House Special Chicken. The fried rice had chicken, beef and shrimp. The rice alone I would give 3 stars. The seafood delight lived up to it's name. I'm normally not a fan of the traditional white wine sauce on this dish but Golden Gate's is very nice. The scallops were done just right, melt in your mouth. The crab also was tender and cooked just right with no taste of fishiness. The shrimp was slightly overdone but still very good. The house special chicken was a whole chicken breast dipped in a thin coating and deep fried, then sliced and placed over a small serving of vegetables. The chicken was very tender and flavorful with a robust brown sauce.\n\nMy daughter had chosen the restaurant for her birthday dinner and they must have heard us mention it because after the meal they brought out fried dough pockets filled with banana and sprinkled with confectioners sugar. Nice touch and very tasty.\n\nOur total bill was about $38, a great deal for the quality and quantity of service. An appetizer, fried rice and 2 entrees shared among 4 people and we brought home 3 boxes of leftovers.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "EXBOkXWPNYZk5HFBg5NbTQ", "review_id": "Y0W-HmQAEfBogu6kat_ebQ", "text": "best Chinese food in the valley. I pretty much don't go anywhere else.\n\nI don't really understand what that other reviewer's problem is with the lack of windows? it's not like the place is a dungeon. it's a somewhat dim, peaceful restaurant.\n\nGolden Gate special shrimp with walnuts is one of the most delicious things to eat, ever. their hot & sour soup is bomb. and their fried rice is delightful & not overly, disgustingly greasy. this place is so much better than the myriad of stupid \"Chinese\" chain restaurants or nasty take-out type places. for realz.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V9vStLuNc4aqZO_GK2VTuA", "review_id": "f-pyxbVasRAAV5kbOx0p0w", "text": "last night was my first time at this restaurant that my sweetheart, Matt, has been coming to since he was about 3. he did mention the no windows thing, which initially bothered me, but that was before we went inside. it's a small restaurant with a fish tank/weird stick fountain thing that i found pretty, maybe 25 tables MAYBE, the ONLY thing i didn't like about this place was that the bathrooms were smack in the middle of the dining floor. never have seen that before.\n\nANYHOW, i mentioned Matt has been eating here most of his life, he told me that the owner knew him well. i was skeptical, but WRONG. she gave him a playful jest and was very nice, even bringing us some complimentary crab angels.\n\nthey bring you wonton chips before you order, like chips and salsa at a mexican food place! i was immediately ecstatic, as i have a fondness for anything deep-fried. we ordered appetizers, crab angels and egg roll. for the entree, i ordered the beef with onions which was phenomenal, although it was listed as a spicy dish all they did was put some dried red chile peppers in which i had to bite into for any spice. Matt got garlic beef, which had delicious flavor, but i found it a bit dry. the portions are enormous, by the way. we both have another full meal. they bring you a tasty sweet wonton treat at the end of your meal that has mashed banana inside. i could do without the powdered sugar though.\n\ni am sad that i've lived my life without this place for so long. definitely going back.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UQLWaa3K8ajDq0J2zSltnw", "review_id": "LfcNgh8UzPfJVpvRmVgHEA", "text": "We went here the other day because my fiancee used to go all the time with her dad when she was a kid. She hadn't been back in 15 years or so. Apparently, it's exactly the same, and the food was still pretty good. The servers were friendly, the food came out fast, and there seemed to be a lot of \"regulars\" in attendance.\n\nIt's pretty standard Chinese food, but a nice, intimate atmosphere.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HMy_9ZQwCFruLgKTS6cvIw", "review_id": "_y5k8Q9GsQAIRSF291RJog", "text": "On our first night in Phoenix, after flying in from Savannah, we opted to stay in, relax, unwind, and get caught up with daughter/step daughter, son-in-law/step son-in-law and granddaughter, Izabel. We had not seen each another in over a year. Take out Chinese seemed like the perfect way to fill our bellies with a minimum amount of effort or interruption of our family social objectives. Upon consulting Yelp reviewers and looking at the map, we easily settled on Golden Gate. We were not looking for gourmet or exotic, just good old fashioned take out. \n\nIf it isn't already obvious however, we were hungry. Our order included egg rolls, crab angels, fried dumplings, kun po shrimp, Mongolian beef, sweet and sour chicken, moo shu pork and both white and brown rice. Every choice was well received although the crab angels, dumplings and Mongolian beef received the highest marks. One person thought the moo shu was too runny and would have benefited from more pork. Another commented that the chicken could have had more veggies while a third remarked that they liked the way the chicken and its sauce were packaged separately, thus preventing the fried meat from getting soggy. All in all, this was a very satisfying meal, with tons of leftovers, and all for just $56.60. \n\nAn excellent way to enjoy the first evening of our long weekend in Phoenix.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uo5f4qhP0122j71IcJ1EOg", "review_id": "CWl6RSaPACNh7pF1SGWAsQ", "text": "First visit recently and I thought highly of it...\n\nPro's\n- value. For the lunch price and what you get, it's a great value!! (that's what earned the 5th star)\n- quality of food I felt was very good. Had twice cooked pork and veggies and the pork were all good \n- several people waited on me; good, friendly service. \n\nCons'\n- it is a little dark inside. \n\nThere are several options for this cuisine; I'll come back....", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1wMGLaMIH7CcmJ2htS1rmw", "review_id": "Hw2ecypZS7z3pvMxmomI2A", "text": "I've passed this place for years and years and always appreciated the old-school appearance--similar to all of those Chinese places I grew up with. The other day we finally got around to trying it.\n\nI was not expecting genuine Chinese food, on the contrary, I was expecting old-school, Chinese-American stuff like chop-suey. In that, I was not disappointed. With a couple of exceptions, their menu could have come out of a Chinese restaurant in the Midwest circa 1970. \n\nI was, however, disappointed with the food, sadly. This is one of those places I was anxious to like--a real throwback and a survivor. But truly, the food was not good. In fact, my egg foo young tasted a little spoiled. I threw it away and ate the friend won tons they gave us. The rest of the food, according to my family, was not that bad, but nothing great. Even the spicy dishes tasted rather bland. \n\nI do love the look of the place, and the service was friendly and efficient. I hate to give it a two star review, but I can't muster any more than that right now.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J7p0bfHCWJSnrsJ5VyBecg", "review_id": "9_ITG782TOubWfAYPfeJ6Q", "text": "LOVE this place! Been there for lunch/dinner maybe 20 times, and have had ONE below average visit. The service borders on amazing. Somehow they are at your table constantly taking care of you WITHOUT being disruptive. It's very tricky! The food is good, and the portions are generous. The one time we had an issue was simply because the tea came to us cold, and our waitress was having a seriously hard time explaining a dish to us, and taking our order (language issue). But every other time we dined there, it was amazing! The prices are so low for such quality/quantity/service, it will keep you coming back for more. I only wish they had some more variety insofar as vegetarian dishes go....Their menu could be from the '70's. Try it for lunch, the specials are a bargain.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pQClSwhcfYG4mR3_A_G50g", "review_id": "XYr12VKoI7k9cDW9UzGP-g", "text": "We have been coming here for years and years. Tonight was my daughters 15th birthday and this is where she wanted dinner. The first time she ate here she was 2!! The owner knows us by name and always has kind words for our kids...but I ramble...the food never disappoints. The Hot and Sour Soup is the best in town and I have never eaten a dish I was unhappy with. Our family favorites are the Orange Chicken, the Cashew Nut Chicken, and the Mu Shu Pork. They always serve hot tea to the table and the service is VERY attentive. Come it at lunch you will be amazed how far your dollar goes! Thank you Golden Gate for the wonderful birthday dinner.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2BS05HwuXcnFL-YqlyhtnQ", "review_id": "hugVqeSCZcURTdg-83nwBA", "text": "Old school Chinese food. served with complimentary hot tea and crispy wontons. Excellent customer service. Great food...", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q0MiF5DBzH57HIz0C_dUXA", "review_id": "OG4nqVbKq1paO2FQoPFVzw", "text": "We have been looking for a good Chinese restaurant for years! Now we have found it. The food and service was excellent. The restaurant is comfortable and clean. We would recommend the Golden Gate to friends and family. You wont be disappointed in this place!", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QXUkoWhKVLrrOSKldtxjIw", "review_id": "FoKj5Br6GXxq4cOKdfm7GA", "text": "Been going here for 10+ years! Food is still excellent. Service is great! Old school Chinese food and decor.. What you think about a Chinese food place should taste and look like!", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "sf31eRip2DGCI69XEXYebQ", "review_id": "qk3iLbFOCxi-yjeMo_jOJQ", "text": "Just tried this place for the first time today, after living nearby for the last 13 years and never stopping in. \n\nI've been wanting a old-fashioned Chinese restaurant who served food family-style, but with a hubby who considers Pei Wei's Orange Peel Chicken as asian as he'll eat, I never really had the opportunity to search places out. Now that my daughter is old enough to eat at a restaurant without making a scene (you parents know what I'm talking about) I've started to venture out with her to try new places.\n\nOn the kid-friendly front, they've got a nice aquarium with some large colorful fish in them and a fountain right in the center of the restaurant. We were lucky enough to be seated right across from it. My daughter loved watching the fish while we waited.\n\nAfter reading all the reviews on Yelp for this place, I decided to give it a try, and I'm SO glad I did. This place is fabulous. And their prices are very reasonable, especially for their lunch specials!\n\nI'm on a calorie/carb restricted diet, so I'm always really careful with what I ordered. I was happily surprised to find lots of veggie/protein combos to choose from. The sauces that came on them were nice and light. I didn't feel like I was \"cheating\" by not ordering them without the sauce. \n\nI'm SO thrilled that I've finally found my Chinese place and will be coming back regularly! (My daughter has already demanded that it becomes our regular eat-out lunch place - which we do once a week). \n\nThe service was prompt and responsive. Sue, I'm assuming, was roving around making sure all of the guests were happy. A few patrons called her by name, which is always a good sign. \n\nWe will definitely be back. I'm even planning on dragging my hubby in and making him try it. I know he'll love it once he gives the place a shot!", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QYIZbnlul42yrg5KVFooDg", "review_id": "3v2-lYWT0qxlDMirOeFPNA", "text": "I am from the East Coast and this is the closest to what we get back East for excellent Chinese Food! Every other place I tried since moving here was horrible! Staff is super friendly and after going here only for a few weeks begins to recognize you! It has become a weekly outing!", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0jKCgrgBZm5YMX9RBqlA3w", "review_id": "CcIDGernd5P8Yp9PBKHQoQ", "text": "Definitly a family favorite! We have been going here for 22 years now... Great service and staff are like family to us. Food is delicious and affordable! Always full and happy after Golden Gate! :)", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NlBLB-HF7Vfze8bccxqIng", "review_id": "PNK6JzAe_lqj1DRaQYu-bA", "text": "Don't pay attention to any of the negative and critical reviews.\n\nI have been eating at this restaurant for 20 years. First, they seat you, bring tea and chips (sauce for the chips are already at your table when you are seated). My mom and I love their fried dumplings and crab puffs. Add red chili sauce. Delicious!! Try this restaurant, you won't be disappointed. My favorite dish is the garlic chicken with their amazing sauce and fried rice! Their fried rice is top notch! The food is absolutely delicious! Best Chinese food in Arizona!\n\nThe owner of the restaurant is very nice and welcoming! We have known her for years. They place white butcher paper on top of the table cloth because of spills and to protect the table cloth. \n\nThe decorating of the restaurant does need to be updated, however, it still has its charm. Booths are pretty low for those who are in the tall club. Nevertheless, my family and I enjoy the food.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iDdtgUzBAWux7-b8JWjAeg", "review_id": "1g-MaGa4O4GHVEkBXaJOhg", "text": "Place is horrible... Service was terrible and everyone was downright rude. This place also is dirty, complete filth- it looks like it has been there since the '70's... I don't understand how everyone was giving such rave reviews... The Board of Health needs to make a stop in here... The food was in edible...", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "We_8XsNV4yvY5ef2K0kAkQ", "review_id": "PEcXwtDqKI-0rUOtWV380Q", "text": "This place is hidden and not the best decor, but the food is pretty good. The portions are big, which is good since we have a big family. I like that they serve white rice with all the meals and you can always get more. It's definitely not the best place that I have been. But the food was good and the service was good. Very attentive and they make sure you have everything you need. I will go back to eat there again.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_UTheflJkQ8wrHOUAfrLng", "review_id": "BtFMxsGv6p114DHHshMBtg", "text": "The food is good and reasonably priced but the friendly owner and staff makes the experience. She remembers details about our lives even when we haven't been in for months. It's a great family atmosphere. A great traditional Chinese food restaurant.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N2n5NRibPmlxnZb3OjQZ5g", "review_id": "o0lTa1kZUll4NJVQIzI3LA", "text": "We have been customers for years and including take out. Never ever have we had a wrong order! Always so delicious and dependable! This place is the real deal!!! Outstanding in every way always.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vHnWHqhZQjGN2ZaTiKpTTA", "review_id": "l2qCcFntV6A-BtVu5fIcqw", "text": "Ordered some delicious take-out from Golden Gate tonight. Had the Golden Gate Beef. The food was great and the ladies who served us were extremely friendly. They even gave us a free calendar! Such nice folks.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_11DN-KgllMPwXgu4DiNCg", "review_id": "D-tY-1JQ_YX4vbJLV3ro4g", "text": "Dad's pick for lunch. The outside has no visual sign for entrance other than the bright red asian door. The interior decor is very dated. ..don't be alarmed!!\nOwners certainly could invest in the outdated decor and a good scrubbing wouldn't hurt either. Very busy for 2pm on a Sunday afternoon. So business is good! \n\n The quality of the meats are very good and the flavors were very good. The cashew shrimp was very bland. The garlic chicken was good, not spicy. Portion sizes were mediocre for the prices. Came with white rice, would have liked a choice of brown or fried. \n \nService was excellent. I was very thirsty and my water glass was never left empty for long considering how busy they were. Will come back and try different dishes next time.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JYh9BEwv0rs4pykao5kmXQ", "review_id": "3w9NqLPgCEMEH2AAL05zzQ", "text": "I've been eating here for years... they have a great lunch menu, friendly service, and they get the food out fast! If you go during dinner time, try their garlic chicken wings... YUM.", "business_id": "PNrOTfMmE0CJFV9YwSLzYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "794uvGcTXshNY7H-ooq72A", "review_id": "pXtFFHYAHVOTP5Q7wZTNvA", "text": "LOVE my hair! Jenna Moser did a great job of assessing my face shape and suggesting an updated look for me. She was so sweet to talk to and my hair looks amazing. The woman at the front desk was super nice, too -- in fact, everyone seemed so welcoming. For the level of expertise this place seems to have, $35 is a great deal! I'll be seeing Jenna again.", "business_id": "JlwJPlkE5E_97sPhqWnmCg", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9jpNSjHDWCU6yliX213nAg", "review_id": "KtxoCFk210zBHPzdO1sqvA", "text": "I get my hair cut here regularly by Lynette. The atmosphere is upbeat and prices are great. They even ask you if you'd like a water or soda upon arrival.", "business_id": "JlwJPlkE5E_97sPhqWnmCg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zfkBFK1_jyjM8q5_qMu89g", "review_id": "FLjmI-0eYs2NBQTulAC4Nw", "text": "I purchased a groupon for a partial, deep conditioning, cut and style. I really liked the atmosphere, but the reason I'm giving a rating of 2 is because my stylist Chealsie. She didn't listen to my request at all! I told her how I wanted my color and I even showed her a picture. She told me she does the bangs a certain way and I told her I didnt want them that way She ended up doing what she wanted. My roots were showing as if my hair was done at least a month ago. I also have the horrible tire marks on the side when I put my hair up!.She also complained the whole time about how tired she was cause she was out late with friends! Anyways I would have gone back and complained but I went into labor. So being a first time mom I'm now stuck with this awful hair style. All I wanted was a simple color and cut to last me for the next few months while I enter the world of motherhood. I guess I'm better off wearing a hat. Thanks Chealsie! As for the salon itself, everyone else was courteous and clean.", "business_id": "JlwJPlkE5E_97sPhqWnmCg", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "REH-jphP91texC8eozI-3Q", "review_id": "BE52bdT93GCBwuIjr0S3xQ", "text": "I relocated and gave Hair Attractions a try. My stylist is Becky and I am very happy with the service. She takes the time to make sure my hair falls the way I like it and that my color is as natural as it was before I started to color. It is the \"above and beyond\" service that I receive that keeps me going back. Thank you to all the staff for their friendliness and consideration.", "business_id": "JlwJPlkE5E_97sPhqWnmCg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nFJsNVs62_EoMhy_rLVf9A", "review_id": "S2o_USYSRcXZ6bkAeQRuCw", "text": "My stylist Traci did a great job! I did a cut style and deep conditioning. She knew a lot about hair and the cut was great. She did exactly what I wanted! The smallest trim possible, I'm trying to grow my hair out and she made it look super healthy, she fixed my bangs, and did some damage control from a few of my previous cuts! Thanks I'll be back :)", "business_id": "JlwJPlkE5E_97sPhqWnmCg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2iY9jqTtRnJdHPPm9Dav9Q", "review_id": "eywLjCs29Llga1OU7p5jHw", "text": "I love this place! My hair came out Amazing! I got exactly what I asked for without compromise. My stylist name was Unique. Lovely cheerful and down to earth lady. Highly recommend her!!", "business_id": "JlwJPlkE5E_97sPhqWnmCg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Z_hIu0TnlOxM5kV798vrdA", "review_id": "rEAcBu5xCDOCC5uGahsR-Q", "text": "I got a haircut here, and would love to give it more than a 4 star, but my haircut was a simple trim which is easy for any stylist. For the most part, it was a decent experience for the price I paid, but I wonder how great of a haircut I would receive if I cut my hair in a more detailed and intricate way. \nIt's a more dated salon, but friendly service nonetheless. Unique is a sweetheart, and very personable. I would probably give it a second try for another trim if I could receive the same discounted price, but wouldn't pay more than that for a simple trim.", "business_id": "JlwJPlkE5E_97sPhqWnmCg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bROCtTkvNETHf_j4vcWr4Q", "review_id": "IVuS8zoU9HalcOHstk0-0A", "text": "Got a groupon for full set of eyelashes and was charged extra for full set in the salon", "business_id": "JlwJPlkE5E_97sPhqWnmCg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DD4Ttk0xppraHdGLc-cssA", "review_id": "Gtgfx5OQ2y0LtrPskQsbrQ", "text": "I've been going to Rose Nails for 10 years, love them. Great prices and great technicians.", "business_id": "2tqzvL7OPWsHkaN3GHNeIQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8o5esZFIReNEBBH2nfOeGg", "review_id": "uUOMXLZWBwkNXo4_7l85oQ", "text": "Pretty average Mexican food. Went for lunch and had the stacked enchilada plate with chicken. The chips served before the meal were hot and crispy but the salsa was only fair. Like mine chunky and this was a bit too watery for me. The stacked enchiladas were nothing special. Store bought corn tortillas swimming in green sauce and cheese. The chicken inside had little flavor and could have been shredded better. It came as a couple of large chunks of meat. The beans and rice...well...average once again.\n\nService was okay as was the cost. Guess I prefer the little places closer to downtown Phoenix in the 16th-24th street area as they are much more authentic tasting. This would probably be a good option for families with small kids or older folks looking for more bland Mexican options.\n\nAll in all rates a meh. This is my first usage of the meh word as I didn't feel I understood it until now.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5sW17k60UV7c-iSwR752Vw", "review_id": "MZSxyGPdNT1gLuW9478zRg", "text": "The spinach enchilada is my favorite!", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "s53i1zN1TBOjFQScmSrOMA", "review_id": "Zsvw3qWsMT3oJymXEHwWlw", "text": "Everytime I visit Arizona, I have to eat here!!!! Their machaca beef chimichangas are excellent! Top it off with their margaritas is even better. Their free salsa and chips are so good too! Their prices are inexpensive and their servings are humungous! You can't go wrong here. Great family atmosphere. I wish they can deliver to me in Los Angeles lol.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bkqcHALQmLie8p8bEAiA5g", "review_id": "XXRCbcgRBpgkYzTTkPOMig", "text": "I have lived here since 1984 and this was the first place I ever ate in Arizona as a 5 year old. I keep coming back for more over and over again. I crave it constantly! I get the simple cheese enchilada with rice and beans and it's super hot on a hot plate every time and still tastes the same after all these years. Best salsa/chips you will every have as well. Massive drinks is always a bonus. Not giving it 5 stars due to the inside not have been touched in probably 30 years. Needs to be updated a tad, but other than that...food wise, it's my favorite mexican food in AZ. :)", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ez3AXTDwueKEwwx3-8qJDw", "review_id": "k686UQbqqZXqhYX5fM5Xyg", "text": "I have no idea why I keep returning to this place, it really isn't great or fancy. Last night I didn't even like the salsa, and the chips seemed stale. I had a pork burro, very very very very very salty. Yikes! And I a usually the one who uses the salt shaker. I guess it is convenient to meet a friend, but something has got to give here. One more shot then I will possibly have to move on. Oh, and did I mention that they didn't even offer us a refill on the chips? they gave us an extra salsa but whatcha gonna do with extra salsa? It was ok, just not great...", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GCToyOzdSlnT9IjnpJa63A", "review_id": "Ax6QegAQWkmMWPOPI1qjQQ", "text": "One of my favorites for salsa and excellent Margaritas!", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7knTjXA1lNJw7AMIIJi4YQ", "review_id": "JhJ5ZrjW9rMf-a7Bk5kgAw", "text": "Good Mexican food", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AeucYo8J-rZjcq09Wuqsjw", "review_id": "EF6HbCnpQ_Bfi7PzyODirQ", "text": "Finally stopped by this place after a year of living right by it was actually way better than i thought it would( yes I judged) Lots of seating and the bar area has nice big comfy booths also. Service was very good and food came out quickly. They have a HUGE menu and not too expensive either. Everything was really good, we had a crap load of leftovers. Chips and salsa were also good as well :) Will have to go by for a second time to see if I can bump up my star rating. I'm just not a huge Mexican food fan so i am pretty hard to please in this area of food so go and try it out for yourself cause it def is not a bad place!", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lx1zT6DOck6Ww8t11ivUdA", "review_id": "5QOieWPFtrnsWoZW9apVgQ", "text": "All I can say is very bland! Their chicken fajita bowl had no flavor and their spanish rice was so so. Won't be returning.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-7LfdqX286W8zJ01ljY_SQ", "review_id": "L9RedYvYShoeCjC-dtAvAA", "text": "A throwback to nostalgic 80's mexican cuisine. Don't let the dated decor fool or mislead you- Rosita's serves great food at affordable prices. Lunch specials are great. Our server was friendly, service was snappy, and the little kids menu was full of options ($0.99 for cheese enchilada rice & beans!). Overall a great experience, come and enjoy!!", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rq4nUlfylDa_aK6JBafRgw", "review_id": "5Go5PRrGmXWZFXH3xRMqNQ", "text": "Margaritas are good. Food is average, but always hot and consistent.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TESe3g-BJSdZ5H4KC7yr9g", "review_id": "QX-Ctmmi1iDRy0EfxLte0A", "text": "Green chili burrito smothered in green sauce and melted cheese, rice and beans - time and time again - one of my fav meals anywhere. I have tried green burros everywhere - Rositas is always the best. Chips and salsa (and hot sauce) are the best around -and margaritas are great! Sit at the bar and Mando always is the best bartender around. I love Rosita's!!!", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqoaK7KuK20O8t5nLLgPLg", "review_id": "eBZPA-dKQaXXRT7RSUdtxw", "text": "Went here for lunch today with my friend Sandy. It was nice and quiet despite being busy and lunchtime. We were seated right away and not 5 minutes later, we were blessed with chips and very delicious salsa to begin our lunch, as we both perused our menus, deciding what to have.\n\nOur waitress was an older lady named Jessie & she was very helpful with suggestions on what to try and the daily special. Sandy has been here a few times and decided to try their Street Tacos. I went with the Daily Special, which was 2 Cheese Enchiladas, rice, & beans. We each got a soda to complete our orders & as we waited for our meals, we caught up on things and enjoyed the complimentary chips & salsa.\n\nJessie was very efficient and great about checking on us, especially after we got our food. Our meals came out piping hot, looking & smelling very good, & we both enjoyed our lunch. My enchiladas were made just right & the cheese melted in my mouth upon each bite! Sandy said her Street Tacos were the best she'd tried in a while & I knew that I would definitely come to this restaurant again. \n\nGreat food + fantastic service=return visits!", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L7Az1Fzj19lSb5PBD1pe4A", "review_id": "CcLUzRGVVTntzJk0u7PozA", "text": "I love this place for Mexican food and have been going here for the past 7 or 8 years. The service is always great whether you're with a large group or alone at the bar and the food is always great and served hot. \n\nIf you're looking at drinks you have to try the prickly pear margaritas... Seriously. Now understand that I love prickly pear anything which is surprisingly hard to find out here, but this place has got the best ones. I mean it... With sugar on the rocks, please. \n\nThis particular visit I ended up ordering the 2 item combo with a chicken enchilada and a tostada, which is pretty much my usual here. I enjoyed the chips and salsa while I waited for the food to come out, however this time they gave me both the regular chunky 'mild-ish' salsa along with the hotter stuff, guess they're starting to know me. If you like hot salsas be sure to ask for this, because they usually only serve the regular unless asked. \n\nAnyways, the food came out promptly and was exactly how I like it. The tostada was crisp and the enchilada was full of yummy chicken (they don't skimp on the chicken or add weird fillers here). All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone over one of the larger chains any day. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hXA-SSp0qMdohIKl8dUuWQ", "review_id": "b8ZV9zsSeKuwC_C7rlSgjg", "text": "This is one of those places I hold very close to heart. I grew up eating here and anytime I come back to the valley it's a must stop. Today was that day and I can only say it's as good as it ever was. \nOld school, Arizona style mexican cuisine at its finest.\n\nThank you Rosita's for staying true to your roots and never compromising your quality.\n\n5 stars isn't enough but all I can give.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hn9YAMer6l5E4GFQKjTm2A", "review_id": "QKf16j_EBi_bRdzzkzWuww", "text": "I have been to this location 100 times. All i can say is that this place is somewhat inconsistent. Tonight the bar area was a 5 for sure. 6 months ago it was a 2. So tonight for happy hour all bottled beer 2.5 and well drinks 3 bucks. Half off appetizers and an awesome bartender. Ordered the cheese crisp with machaca beef and a sampler. All was hot to the table and super tasty. Give this place a go if you're in the area!", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o9IyWBd81w_l2-jNcKrNOg", "review_id": "gAXPwLnQyqS42bvW1JAxKg", "text": "Been eating here for close to 30 years.. good food.. Some items are kinda expensive so I generally stick with the specials.. I'm always here for the chimi special. . It's a old restaurant now.. but the food keeps me coming back.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wDuCsVJS856LWdMsJfb-3w", "review_id": "3DV1ykCu7EeREy3274xfRA", "text": "As a Mexican myself this food was not good what so ever it was very disappointing I love guacamole and the guacamole was disgusting I've been here twice and both times I was very disappointed the only thing that wasn't good was our margaritas and that was it I don't recommend this place AT ALL unless they've improved on it in the last 4 months and for a Mexican to say IT IS NOT GOOD that says a lot! !", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ts_dbVK_wM8nUyv5NEiezg", "review_id": "gnUAtj3XjUHA_sZ7jLbAnQ", "text": "We decided tonight to explore Mesa and find a good Mexican. Our selection for tonight was Rosita's. The atmosphere was a tad old but some holes in the walls are often unpolished gems. But this gem was in need of some updating. The service was decent, a few times we were left waiting for a bit and the dining room wasn't crowded at all. \n\nThe food was ok, the fresh salsa had the right amount of heat. The first round of chips were freshly made but the following baskets tasted as it from the bottom of an over cooked basket. The pricing for most of the menu very over priced. My pork carnitas chimi's were delicious and very moist though. The retried beans were not very creamy and lacked flavor. The queso dip was quite small for the large price and not very fresh as I am accustomed to. The soda was served in a very large glass and my bf beers were good lol as he had two. Overall not a bad selection but a bit overpriced for the quality of service and food.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zZtFdP00ACcSiumx-GBmCQ", "review_id": "RhCMfyxK8Rksnu-49xuFUA", "text": "Food was alright, but let's be real here...service is everything. The whole reason to dine out is to be served and taken care of. Bald dude with glasses clearly does not know how to offer this. When a table asks for something, you say yes and do it. No one wants to hear your excuses and your flat out no. Give the table what they want. Period.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dZpums2SINlzGbmJULr6RA", "review_id": "WOiB6wEW34KqUIeyWkbUTQ", "text": "The cheesy spinach white sauce over the chicken enchilada was super delicious! We had great service from Jordan. Restaurant and bathrooms were clean. Check it out!", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "akNhVQ4mVuJe54Myv__xMQ", "review_id": "-yE91PjnrUOMB9MPLbOPRg", "text": "It was decent, it states fine dining and no it was not... It was mediocre at best. I will say I liked the music and some- some of the staff was quite genuine. \nWill I return? no- but I didn't regret it.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4pJvBS_BWEP5FSrtKzbwdw", "review_id": "OGxi6aw_5fuIe7ISWsjgFg", "text": "The service was great and we were seated quickly. That's where the good part of this review ends. Unfortunately, the chips were cold - which is odd for 11am in the morning, they should be piping hot, right out of the fryer. The 'salsa fresca' was bitter, which tells me it wasn't made this morning. Maybe change the name to salsa vieja, to tell the truth. I ordered a taco salad and I received about 5oz of beef fajita meat/onions. There was at least 1lb of lettuce and little else. The service was quick and they were courteous, which is why I'm rating it two stars.", "business_id": "CuyNmwDOLeMTrbv2c6rNxA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HA97zxGS5P8KOkwp2Mm-rA", "review_id": "VkzYr8qI6R72sHwrgS_FUw", "text": "I have bought my last 4 vehicles from Seth at Big Two Mitsubishi and I have to just say that Seth is a true sales professional. He has been efficient and transparent each time I have purchase a car. With Seth there is never any wasted time and he is open and honest with all of the information. If you are looking to buy a new or used vehicle I would recommend that you insist on working with Seth if you want a quick, no gimmick car deal. Thanks Seth, I am looking forward to my next new car purchase!!!!!", "business_id": "MQQGfrno3ily0SgCd67JFw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gy18gdEgounVvHaVvAa4Fg", "review_id": "1M2-oOw_yAWQuWVInV7j3Q", "text": "This past Wednesday we purchased a new Mitsubishi Mirage from Seth Ebeling at Big Two Mitsubishi. We had been in a few days earlier to get a feel from the dealership. Everyone we came in contact with was respectful and dealt with us with integrity. Since we were both working Wednesday Seth and his Sales Manager Chris helped do most of our entire deal over email. They even honored our private financing with no complaints even though it would have benefited them to have us use other financing. Seth and the rest of the team in sales and finance were respectful, worked hard for our business, educated us on the best deal for our financing and even filled our gas tank. We picked up the car late after work and they waited for us. We know that Seth and Chris worked long hours that day to help us. We love the car and the experience. We would recommend them to anyone!! Thank you Seth and team. We really appreciate your time and help. You know exactly what good customer service is!", "business_id": "MQQGfrno3ily0SgCd67JFw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sBN6yBIXRCvV-6sKT7KjOQ", "review_id": "EY_zgFvNTHOiQYSiKwCiTA", "text": "I Have Nothing Bit God Things To Say About Them !! This is the second time I've bought a car from them at an amazing price. I compared prices and checked many other dealerships. It was fast and smooth. The guy who helped me was named Lamont Allen and he's a really nice guy and doesn't pressure you at all. I highly recommend asking for him. My name is Keith and I bought a Honda si. Let them know I sent ya in if you go. I will be back .", "business_id": "MQQGfrno3ily0SgCd67JFw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sBN6yBIXRCvV-6sKT7KjOQ", "review_id": "fxwmRP_Xf1SMFS_b3AIbng", "text": "Tried to come in for my free oil change and the guys at counter have huge attitude. Telling me how things are done and car operates and not listening to what I know already. This is the second time I've gotten shit from these guys. When I came I before to get a dealer sticker removed that said mitsubishi on my Honda car the guy acted like I was bothering him and wanted to fight not to mention he scraped the paint. I'd also like to say I have gotten 10 emails to use the service depot and also 4-5 calls with offers. I'm very disappointed in this place.", "business_id": "MQQGfrno3ily0SgCd67JFw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6AQ3iV8KBWnIPb-4V6pQ_w", "review_id": "4SDmGqnJPgZwgWzp3eGnCg", "text": "I was struggling to find a car, and was unhappy everywhere else I went. When I went to Mitsubishi, I was still skeptical on finding a car I loved. I really appreciated the friendly staff, specifically LaMont & Mo, that treated us so well. The fact that Lamont catered and showed us that he cared about us made us stay and see what deals were offered to us. And to my luck, I ended up with a brand new 2015 Lancer GT. So ask for Lamont to help you out!", "business_id": "MQQGfrno3ily0SgCd67JFw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0beZngJ03EmIQfVcnlVK4w", "review_id": "W7vKx7aKD_8XeGhFBMj7IQ", "text": "So here's the deal. I walked in the store, a person greeted me (good) and asked what I needed (also good). Here is where it gets bad. Now I have to admit that I just got done working out at this new and might I add awesome place ..... I will write about that later, so I was a little \"un-kept\". Hair a bit messy, workout clothes on, slight smell.....but anyway, the sales pitch began. Right off the bat I could tell that she worked off of commission. Do you really need to be THAT desperate? What kind of plan do you have, I can up-grade you, blah, blah, blah, nothing she said was really that bad or unexpected, it was just the condescending way in which she was saying it. Like I said, I didn't look like a super model, BUT I have been into other ATT stores and have been treated very well wearing a similar gym inspired outfits. Basically the lady hated her job and was trying to get me to spend mega $$ on something I didn't want or need and when I told her what I really wanted and needed....i.e. a phone that has just the basics (I'm not that tech savvy and I am constantly breaking them) she just became rude, as if she had something better to do than show me a couple of freaking phones. Now I could have been a little understanding if the store was busy, but it wasn't. Only myself and one other customer were there. That was the point where I just walked out with no phone in my hand:( I will just order it online. It boggles my mind that in this economy sales people can afford to be rude to potential clients. I'm sorry but I went in expecting service, choosing to go to their physical location to purchase a phone. I should have just stayed at home and ordered it online.", "business_id": "3IYDrxuNhmf_BRT3G1_YpA", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RYuqkY7yEzUmoLDFxNmbnQ", "review_id": "FMCAc8ie6-2khjID3gypCQ", "text": "Idk idont really do reviews but i just gotta say that towards customer service wise the lady and guy that work there they are nice but ididnt like the fact that iask for my nails to be thin and the guy told the lady that assisted me that thicker nails are better! And isaid not that thick because my personal taste i dislike them on me ! And when she put the powder on she did them all thick and when she was done they were bumpy , then she put the polish on and on two nails missed a spot on the bottom corner , im not a mean person and not gonna tell her i dislike them but im not gonna come to this place anymore ithink they need a bit more training !", "business_id": "MzjUGwYgXCq7FyJfcsAlhw", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pNyPDjNQ29xw7pWPfMqTdw", "review_id": "_3hp0yL5hZ6FfKcwm6hNOQ", "text": "It's a clean environment. i did not smell any chemicals like other nail salon. The staff very friendly and nice especially Kim and Henry. I am very happy with the service...", "business_id": "MzjUGwYgXCq7FyJfcsAlhw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G-bS3DjLRYV2BSlRdMpvpQ", "review_id": "4PPi5hbxIwzhbCQs9LNN6A", "text": "I've shopped at their store when it was located on Southern and at their new location, and every time has been an excellent experience. Between locations, the staff hasn't changed much. Seems like pretty much everyone that works there goes skiing or snowboarding and can offer good insight to the equipment they sell.\n\nThey offer a wide variety of snow gear and also some water sports gear. Great store for the gear geek in all of us.\n\nThe rental department is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable in fitting first time skiers/snowboarders with the right ski/board and boots.\n\nOverall, superb shopping experience.", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hkPF7XnOy92HQ8CCAIIEeA", "review_id": "T7y2JGmjZMLFNpFoYFnzSw", "text": "Love having a ski shop nearby...worth paying a little extra for it.", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gjIE0DN6B5jtEE3vDb1DPQ", "review_id": "AOfZjMV3oPJua7u9j_SybQ", "text": "First snow of the season in Arizona this weekend.... went to check out the website, as I like to shop local.... I'm a pear shaped woman... I require a size xl in snowboard pants. I want something cute, no luck...every pant I looked at....Ride, 686, DC....all not available in XL...Did I mention they are all current season items I'm looking at.....I would understand if I was trying to get a deal... the website clearly has a size chart for each brand and the measurements for XL are clearly stated on the size chart.... but there are no XL SIZES available to purchase. Come on Ski Pro... where is your love for the curvy girl? I'll shop some where else where I can get my size and look stylish.....", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ny08VRgETIJPGaYv6yiySw", "review_id": "ZMRHjdmkJ0F4MJ9M7TbdZg", "text": "I have only ever had great experiences here! Awesome people who are trained well in the industry. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for fun.", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p-lqszCAKJwyfGhQMKJ2-g", "review_id": "GBU_Z_l2BynpUBbmJKuaOg", "text": "I wanted to purchase ski's for a teenage boy that was not at the store with me. While he is an avid skier I am not. Matt spent over an hour with me 1) finding out exactly what type of skier the teenager is, and 2) explaining my options along with the pros and cons of each option. Matt was extremely patient with me in spite of my lack of knowledge. I feel confident that I made the correct decision because of his expertise and his willingness to spend so much time with me.", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WAomou5TYEbSU-o1PBlDyQ", "review_id": "EQkz1iHKeCcYjUfoOqZ5OQ", "text": "We've been catered to for the past 2 plus hours fitting us for boots. Pat has been a tremendous asset for us. Great service. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NO4XCLn8FDsjv0gG1pJUVw", "review_id": "bahFkuG_9TR7u_HQE2T10w", "text": "I am fairly new to Yelp, and I find that most people use it negatively to bash people and businesses because they did not get there way. \n\nI want to inform people that if they are in need of water sports and Snow sport equipment and gear then they need look no further than Ski Pro Mesa! \n\nI have been a customer of theirs for approx 8 years and have come to find that their knowledge and experience are second to none! Their staff is always very welcoming and quick to help where help is needed. I have had several great experiences with Nick & Larry who have gone above and beyond what I would consider great customer service. \n\nIn situations where I am seeking knowledge and not planning on buying, they have still managed to spend the time with me to explain the equipment and give me the knowledge I need in order to make a smart purchase. I love to support local shops, and even if they do not carry an item that I \"need to have\" they will find for me and get it shipped to the shop whether it is an item they carry or not.\n\nThey have made me feel welcome from my 1st visit, and I am a life long customer! I consider them friends and always look forward to my next Ski Pro visit!\nBest shop on earth!!!", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4yAasrI4DzcrpPMffg1Jg", "review_id": "mzz1U-gT-OGjXPVDeVdMZw", "text": "This is the best store I've ever been to for ski equipment. Tabitha was helping me today and was awesome! She showed me some really cool boards and didn't pressure me or make me feel awkward when I said I wasn't going to buy today, but was planning on coming back to get a set up with her. She continued to show me more stuff and made me feel really welcome. I'll definitely be shopping here more in the future and recommending it to anyone!", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CZso_av5HU9L_IKibzxnhw", "review_id": "f0x2ZU6XvLpB_gJRxvaWpQ", "text": "This store is awesome. I've been to similar stores and couldn't find anywhere near the customer service I found here. Everyone I saw greeted me and made sure I was finding everything I needed. I will absolutely go back for any of my sporting needs.", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "36atraD20s_3MwuaBsimSw", "review_id": "LFGW3cdyPA8Yssypsc9pag", "text": "Lets face it, skiing and all that is associated with it is pricey. What I like about Ski Pro is they have the expensive latest items as well as less expensive last year items. The sales team is really helpful and available. This is my go-to ski store in Phoenix.", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lOcwxZZEnCC1RbctNo3bDg", "review_id": "ex2-xnWP7DcDRR4oBleEKg", "text": "Ski Pro has provided one of the best shopping experience I've had for snow equipment. The managers here, Julian and Nik are very friendly and knowledgable. I came in not knowing exactly what I needed or wanted and they help personalized a snowboard set for myself. Nik even installed my bindings on my board and gave a thorough demonstration on how to adjust my settings. The prices are just right compared to many retailers and what many larger retailers lack that they have is customer service. I highly recommended checking this place out.", "business_id": "4CMY6DwWo41UdwzE-TUW9g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AT5n0nExnaTBZVVKc0aI1A", "review_id": "F2qY3LeZy-dATGt9IS82ag", "text": "I took my 2015 vehicle headliner in and requested Urbina strip it and reline it with a black liner.\nThey promised it in 4 days, didn't hear a word after 7 days.\nHad to badger them to complete the job.\nPicked up the liner, took it to the dealer who tried to re-install it, They were unable to because the new liner was installed over the original liner, incorrectly.\nThe adhesive was applied in lumps, inconsistently and the new skin was so tight it malformed the base material, effectively ruining the headliner.\nI Called Gabe the owner who said he misunderstood my original stated order request and would re-do it.\nHowever, He would not pay the dealer to remove the liner, said it was on me.\nI ended up buying a new headliner from the dealer.\nUrbina cost us 1200$\nI do not recommend this company.\nThey are unethical, unprofessional and unqualified to be in the upholstery business.", "business_id": "5AauyTqKEVG081meR7rLxw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s5aRAGcGV9_He1T2Q_m7QA", "review_id": "TzuV7DcxWwq9svX_IUQmOw", "text": "I took my RV furniture to Urbina's to be re-upholstered and they did an amazing job! Their quality of work was excellent and my furniture was completed on time as promised. I would recommend Urbina's!", "business_id": "5AauyTqKEVG081meR7rLxw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7zvpUW1nGW2iQ0CszeTlQ", "review_id": "8uO_8UmB6ZqPc-_8gw2A3g", "text": "Are they closed now? This phone number says it's disconnected. Would be nice to have it forward to another location. I miss Fiesta Mall. I remember it when it was brand new. Seeing Santa! It was the hot spot to hang out back in the day! ;-)", "business_id": "H7v45Es48kZTPi2cbgt2Gw", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "7GC9fVWKa4a1ZmBGLH6Uww", "review_id": "Xi4QZBB0oUpJ9sTcgBnTCA", "text": "Oh my god, I LOVE this store. I grew up in Mesa (yeah, yeah) and back when the only movie theater was the Poca Fiesta 5-plex (it's long gone now) on Southern and Alma School, my sister and I just about begged on our hands and knees to visit this store before or after seeing movies like back to the future and neverending story.\n\nIt's every little kids' dream - stuffed animals, low-brow humor cards and paraphernalia (you know, farting figurines), balloons, brightly colored EVERYTHING, sparkly EVERYTHING, confetti - just damn cool stuff.\n\nIt's pretty decently-sized and jam-packed on every surface with STUFF. Plus, around Halloween, they carry all the basics like makeup, costumes, masks, etc. Last year, a friend went in to peruse the makeup selection for her zombie prom look and the employee happened to be a special effects guru. He helped her pick out every supply, tool, base, glue and blood she needed and even gave her instructions on HOW to use it. He also made sure to help explain why some brands of glue or blood are better than others (don't you just hate it when your scab falls off your face on the way to the party? Or your fake eyelashes keep peeling away at the corners?) To cut my rambling short - her makeup and her roommate's makeup looked amazing (some secret tip she got involved bunched up tissue, don't ask me how it works but it does).\n\nNot that you're ever in Mesa just hanging out, but even when it's not Halloween and you have some time to kill -especially if you have small children with you - you have to visit Bubbles of Joy at least once in your life.", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GLv_6uDJvhglKpyiwwdjQw", "review_id": "-IWqjtKgxlPnLxxos9BBkQ", "text": "This place is amazing. I have been there several times, during Halloween and other times of the year. No matter how busy their store gets, they always have enough friendly knowledgeable people available to answer all of your questions. Their selection is outstanding, and their prices are very reasonable. Recently I checked out a \"Spirit\" store because I needed something little and it was closer to my house. Never again! Bubbles of Joy is the bomb and I hope they stay in business forever!!", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GNCh2HzSVYsS12o76qtUiQ", "review_id": "oHwvuGAXHtLbHd4CSlIBzQ", "text": "Bubbles of Joy seems to have everything and is more of a party store. They have a huge selection of costumes and party favors. I mostly go to Bubbles of Joy since they have a Post Office inside. I rank the post office as 3 stars because they only take cash. There is an ATM next to it and it charges you $3.00. I'm convinced that this is a conspiracy for Bubbles of Joy to get more money out of you by charging you an ATM fee too.", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_Oapp3YUkTAtu2qpc70wiA", "review_id": "3wwjgfOBvuDYPM0gcygzHg", "text": "Beware, this store does not allow returns or exchanges on their costumes. All purchases are final, even if you get it home and it is defective in some way. They do not allow you try on certain costume pieces, such as wigs, so you really have no way of knowing if it is functional or not until you pay for it (overpriced) and get home. Then you're stuck with it whether you like it or not. What you shoud do is use Bubbles of Joy just to try on the costume that you want, get the sizing right, then go buy it from amazon for half the price and the freedom to return it if it is defective. Bubbles of Joy is lame.", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7C-jyTrOX-iJ-MrSJuh-8A", "review_id": "wvOW1sGpx6ncdyl3m_pZfw", "text": "I cannot believe how many times I have passed this place by, looking at the truck with the logo painted on it sitting outside. The name has changed after the owner retired this year, but the daughter of the owners took over and runs the place. It is still in the exact same location but they extended their hours to stay open an hour later. Great news for us! \n\nThis was a pleasant change from all of the cookie cutter Spirit stores we have been to in the valley. Once you step in, you are overwhelmed (in a good way promise!) by costumes and merchandise. The far left wall is filled with masks, if you are looking for something affordable or collectible, they have it. The customer service rep who I believe is the husband, was extremely helpful and enthusiastic about the merchandise and Halloween in general. He knew exactly what I was talking about when I asked him which studio made a particular Michael Myers mask that I was looking at. (They have Trick Or Treat Studios!). There is a private back room that at first I thought might contain adult material that he led us into, but it's really only gory type items (damn!) and you have to ask to be let in. \n\nInside the room, it was dimly lit with a red bulb and he had set up a meat case full of body parts, serial killer flesh face masks were on the wall, many kinds of skulls, monster props, and smaller accessories were inside. Prices were very reasonable, the masks in the serial killer series were only $15. There were of course, tons of packaged costumes for just about anything you could think of. Balloon sales are in the back and I spotted so many awesome Nightmare Before Christmas balloons, and Halloween themed balloons. They don't even need to be for Halloween, they could be a great gift for someone who loves horror? He had so much stuff he was only happy to show us, so run, don't walk to check this place out. \n\n*Park in front, back entrances are closed off. Entrance located next to Starbucks entrance.", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oWt2eq03c3KiPWk1LwzRwQ", "review_id": "P0skXcEEKnywpBacekKPZA", "text": "you could receive better customer service at a Walmart!!!!! That is being very generous. At first I was really impressed with their selection and very eager to buy quite a few things. I then I proceeded to ask if I could try on a wig (you don't know what it looks like unless you try it) the first sales associate seemed like she was going to let me then this extremely grumpy and very unpersonable lady approached us and said we don't have time for that get back to work...I turned around to see if there was people behind me, no one who looked like they needed help. I was assuming she was the owner, she did not greet me nor did she ask if she could help me with something. All she had was an extremely unfriendly and rude personality. Oh did i mention she wasnt even helping customers she was just bitching the whole time. I would really hope she doesn't treat all the customers like that", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oj_-QFCb34aZG4KZlHwG_A", "review_id": "jKCpgUcyY77sMdx2x9b4ow", "text": "As always, whether it's for parties or costumes, this is a great selection. They have tons of the smalls...the little things that add to your costumes or add to your party as well as almost every costume you could think of. Prices are reasonable and they're always very friendly and helpful!", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DgZSnW-gd7J9tEC1y4Wzuw", "review_id": "vfkgk9m8nwrjzLb02_3pSg", "text": "They have a really good selection of costumes & extras (all the little stuff you need to really finish out a good theme). \n\nThe employees were pretty helpful overall, especially considering how insanely busy it was a few days before Halloween. \n\nI wish we'd come here last year for our son's Dr Who costume, they had just about everything you could want for it, and all at reasonable prices.\n\nWe'll definitely be back next year!", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "weeAVLBcRmzObmsG4qjzrg", "review_id": "yomWOJMRQ1tShYFQHCrNyw", "text": "Always a very helpful and friendly staff year round! They are never pushy or nag you or follow you about the store, but are quick to give advice (if asked) and help you. I've gone there many times and will continue to do so!", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sWx5eVcBj6YC86GqdFhe1Q", "review_id": "ZQFPMSC8v3IdYN4M7OaJdg", "text": "We were looking for a top hat for our sugar skull costumes and whala! They not only had one but they had one that fit my head! Awesome. They also had the water based makeup that we needed to do the makeup correctly and it turned out way awesome!", "business_id": "bbFWQng4nd0P083xUEiShA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QRuQRPry1zLenQV6q78Vpw", "review_id": "X-U7m1yHQca6PDTEV9-Lpw", "text": "We've been residents here for the past 3 years and we can't say enough about this property. The maintenance is fantastic about service requests and keep the grounds looking great. Jenni and Tatiana in the office are really friendly and always willing to help when we need something. We really love the annual Christmas party and the bbq in the summer! Great job, keep up the good work!", "business_id": "vfgTIwE42X5mcg1s_ITk8g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9jpNSjHDWCU6yliX213nAg", "review_id": "S1q6oomO1c5ilYFAhw8qqg", "text": "I love my western Bacon cheeseburger but it has gone up in price. Also the drive thru is very slow and all the staff can hardly speak English. I once got 3 wbc with no burgers on them! Used to be a great place, but has gone downhill.", "business_id": "9BOeSWUvmh4rRhpQNgrdqA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lrquySlr5PeNBpkGE2ZaIg", "review_id": "k8Qr0y7SmV1SLesMrl4ZZQ", "text": "Stopped here today for lunch with my grandmother. Had a grilled chicken sandwich. and a California burrito. We went drive thru which was a little on the slow side. However our was correct and we got alot of food for the money. The staff was friendly and got our order correct.", "business_id": "9BOeSWUvmh4rRhpQNgrdqA", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "I345QfgnO418SJohz4ryxw", "review_id": "rNDOLGCFzig6-3lpKB5N-A", "text": "Had a buy 1 get 1 free sandwich coupon, tried the famous star. It was freaking delicious.", "business_id": "9BOeSWUvmh4rRhpQNgrdqA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "G72bs75BqgW9NAVv00ADTw", "review_id": "HmS8PjlcfjGMWn4T7wbWjQ", "text": "When fast food is no longer 'fast' food, then what is left? Stopped here in a hurry and... We deeply regretted it. Either they are painfully slow, or they were giving priority to drive through customers which in my opinion is totally wrong.", "business_id": "9BOeSWUvmh4rRhpQNgrdqA", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S5CLvews5sQZT7O7jrKftQ", "review_id": "RJn7WBaSDVgFovmVzvQ9TQ", "text": "I asked for a burger with just meat and cheese........came home to it loaded with everything. I have serious issues with sauces. I won't be coming back here. I know customer service is shitty and hard but plain burger.......I was pretty much the only person there........come on.", "business_id": "9BOeSWUvmh4rRhpQNgrdqA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bHe1tq2301JAjPZOgAnHgA", "review_id": "jEUg5p-eTjPSGKBISEEj8w", "text": "Horrible Customer Service, with stink eye from everyone. Takes too long to get your contacts. Crappy service from start to finish. BBB will definitely get a complaint from us.", "business_id": "AIr3Xtgsm9BHQs1_IM_ppA", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B29Dde_j00wAAD2ZHwG-1A", "review_id": "MUD-opJyfoOfkViKim1UEw", "text": "Worst customer service I have ever seen at any business. The staff doesn't communicate with the customer, and that could've solved all or issues. Now, trying to get new contacts, they asked my girlfriend to come back for a third trip to get them. When you do go there, expect three ladies at the front desk to do nothing but goof around while you wait to see the slowest sales reps ever. They will do anything they can to avoid helping their waiting customers. After seeing the eye doctor, which was quick on both of the first two trips, we had to wait over half an hour just to order one box of contacts. We thought we would get a box, since it was the trip after trying out a pair. But no, after the longest wait ever for one box of contacts, they said they didn't have any and we would have to return to this hell hole for a third time. Don't go there! The eye care club is a deal cause they know you would never return if you had no reason to.", "business_id": "AIr3Xtgsm9BHQs1_IM_ppA", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EbZWiRo7qb83Uat-2tNTSA", "review_id": "FyP1EPwsX2K3qDULmyN52g", "text": "I'm not sure when these other people were there, but I personally had a great time when I was there. If you're accustomed to going to these kinds of shops you would know that there are times when someones exam takes longer and stacks things up. My technician was friendly and made me feel at ease. I will be back for my next eye exam.", "business_id": "AIr3Xtgsm9BHQs1_IM_ppA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4GS38g-d84X3Q6Zf1ZKtsw", "review_id": "nVS_zq-xtO6k9PuPARBStw", "text": "Place was kind of hard to find but the covered parking is a bonus. I have insurance so I am not eligible for the advertised specials, but I still feel I got an ok deal. I understand I need Polycarbonate lenses due to not wanting Coke bottle thick lenses, but I don't like the feeling that I am being upsold so much.\n\nThe staff was friendly and put out a mellow vibe, from reception all the way back to the doctor. Exam went well and I had plenty of time to pick out a frame afterwards. \n\nI feel this store needs to move or needs a remodel. I stopped in at their store down in Queen Creek with a friend and that store looked clean and had lots of natural lighting.\n\nAll in all a good experience and a good pair of glasses.", "business_id": "AIr3Xtgsm9BHQs1_IM_ppA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K__IwTohtSV6G2Uw9V9ePg", "review_id": "wmwHxMT0Imzh29bGU6aCQA", "text": "I look forward to my eye appointment every year. I love this place(not to mention the receptionist is beautiful). I highly recommend this place for everyone. Great service, great prices, and a great product!", "business_id": "AIr3Xtgsm9BHQs1_IM_ppA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kTWP8y1fVZ5cO931pVYqOA", "review_id": "debR_7I2pmvyQMf57FDB_w", "text": "After not hearing from a store manager to explain my experience at their location, I felt defeated and purchased contacts elsewhere. I didn't expect a call from anyone at America's Best, let alone a call from the district manager. He explained to me the confusion and missed communication. After apologizing and providing a resolution to my issues, he put me in contact with the store manager. I was very appreciative and overwhelmed with their one on one care and constant communication in helping me obtain the correct preacription, contacts and glasses I needed. The management team has helped change my view about the way I perceive America's Best. Thank you.", "business_id": "AIr3Xtgsm9BHQs1_IM_ppA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TThbCbxqtAKyZPICk_UGlg", "review_id": "hDAN0UBdZHw3BBqzxmNhOA", "text": "I moved here almost two years ago and had virtually no issues until now. The property was taken over by a new property management and the place has become just a complete mess. I have been waiting 8 days now to have my garbage disposal fixed. I can't do my dishes other wise my sink is full of water for hours!!! I've called the leasing office several times and nothing has yet been resolved.\u00a0\n\nThe light in the mail room has been out for over 3 weeks now. You have to be kidding me it doesn't take long to change a light bulb but instead when I get off work I have to check my mail in the dark! That's just unacceptable, the laundry room is filthy pretty much all the time. Plan on taking extra money these machines constantly break down and take your money. This place is a joke the office staff smile but offer little to no help to resolve the issues.\n\nSave yourself the aggregation.\n\nStay away!!!!", "business_id": "981ceD5HDI0cudHpSQLnVQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wDF4jiwRITGnrPijTFgL2A", "review_id": "3FV79g1nWX4B8ioKGFYJkw", "text": "We are still residing here & have an 8 mth lease, we've been here 3 & already been wanting to move. The maintenance is never on time our stove doesn't work properly & a lot of the outlets do not work. I'm starting to regret I even considered calling this apt my home. I've called numerous times & even went into the office in person for the 4th time informing them of our stove although maintenance finally made it nothing was changed & they said they cannot switch the stove out. I use to love being in the kitchen for my family but now I highly dislike our kitchen not to mention the sink clogs & the dishwasher is way overdue also. Ugh!!!", "business_id": "981ceD5HDI0cudHpSQLnVQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b3YjT_Umvra_BMRFzSKaiQ", "review_id": "3nsMjNhs1TfI7-O0KTwhjg", "text": "I live here over a year ago, I had such a good experience here the staff is always super nice especially Brenda and Scott I'm not sure if it's still there or not but they were super nice coming from having really bad experience from another apartment maintance would actually take care of business and it was just a peaceful place not a lot of drama already actually respect of your parking spot quiet nights it was just a good place to live if I ever have to look for another apartment so I would definitely go back there.", "business_id": "981ceD5HDI0cudHpSQLnVQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "I0lsu1zG-QrPx2D27hR9Ug", "review_id": "e2p8x5T6v2uQrMOa-KYSCw", "text": "Oh Jack in the Box, how I missed you whilst I've been on the East coast. I pulled up in my car, told you what I wanted and you delivered it to me at the next window. I inhaled the smell and short drive to my house. I unwrapped you with my mouth watering. I took a bite and realised it didn't taste as good as I remembered. Maybe it was a case of absence makes the heart fonder, but I was disappointed with my sourdough Jack. And that made me sad.", "business_id": "S0mTCni_l8jK0cYj8K8dLA", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mQ47YgEVpZ2brWtdve4hPg", "review_id": "DoyLpVXFlmgTs9GzUtNCjw", "text": "Went to try those pretzel hotdogs, and the bun was all moldy. Didn't notice until halfway through, so yay for a dose of penicillin.", "business_id": "8NbZswmpIyWWHhpWqThQQQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LI17PZdJ67frvVdCNJkvYQ", "review_id": "sw9AzPiYjIjQyGzdkMkYFA", "text": "Horrible place. I've been to different sonic locations and this one is by far the worst. First of all, sonic isn't really great in the first place. This place is absolutely horrible\nI've tried it many times and none of them have been great\nThe burgers here are super greasy, the burritos which I really like in other places, the ones here always have really burnt eggs and are also super weirdly greasy. The fries are always gross, and the ice cream is weirdly gritty?? \nSo if you are craving sonic, just go to a different location.", "business_id": "8NbZswmpIyWWHhpWqThQQQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNcErN0hwQc7fpjg02ZCiA", "review_id": "mv06KKD8Qvj_bScCyahy0Q", "text": "I just go here for iced tea during happy hour. The microphone on the drive thru doesn't work properly and could not hear him and had to drive to the window to place my order. I'm waiting in line now, thinking I should have went to McDonald's for their iced tea. Much faster service. I feeling postal at the moment. The sheer ineptitude, man. Deep breaths, calm like still water. If you don't finish high school get a job here, I'm sure they will take you. The tea was tasty though", "business_id": "8NbZswmpIyWWHhpWqThQQQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BK8jPfHrdHuIAfQtz_4giQ", "review_id": "qd1MDvrSGgfHbngkuKlTKA", "text": "Normally I LOVE SONIC. This location will never get my business again. I use to come her all the time until last week. I came around 9 after work and nobody else was there.I tried to go through the drive through but no one answered so I thought maybe the times have changed. I went up to the window and saw 2 girls working I waved and thought maybe they had not seen me. One of the girls walked up said we are not open and slammed the window.I called the next day to speak to a manager,what a mistake", "business_id": "8NbZswmpIyWWHhpWqThQQQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BgyEgo_8Hs3DwLR52xok7A", "review_id": "EQkf72ew5V8yLlq75eTzDA", "text": "I love this place, I recommend the chicken salad sandwich. If you are a health nut like myself you will appreciate the all natural bread. Chemical free, 100% whole grain, and organic.", "business_id": "jKHRI4bg4fP8zQVpE4jsIQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r7PHMvn3SK-XqzWQbgstDw", "review_id": "afWulBw9hBLj0DTDNRXkUA", "text": "My dept. went on a company outing and we needed to take lunch, so we tried this place and boy were we HAPPY!! When I originally called to place the order I was buying 2 lbs of their chicken salad, loaves of bread and all the fixings! They called me back and said it would just be cheaper to charge me for X # of sandwiches and they would just package everything separate. Less than $40 to feed 7 people!! The chicken salad is fantastic, we had the 9 grain bread and the honey wheat both were fantastic. Bread is baked fresh onsite daily, also tried a pumpkin/cranberry muffin and was not disappointed at all. They have many varieties of bread and they all look amazing. Will definitely go back.", "business_id": "jKHRI4bg4fP8zQVpE4jsIQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TvtARzzT8bvPKLiLEeMIHw", "review_id": "-Vk0y72uZoldCR_08Jo8gQ", "text": "Pretty good homemade bread products. We stopped by for lunch and had the chicken salad which was decent.", "business_id": "jKHRI4bg4fP8zQVpE4jsIQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PcbOSFaRFf7gHUnN5Cqeww", "review_id": "WIeVEruMMkJlC1NgzyibwA", "text": "Let's just say that this whole review could be summed up with a GIF of me drooling and stuffing my face, but I'll go ahead and use my words!\n\nSomeone I used to work with told me about this place and brought me one of their epic cinnamon rolls. I owe her for life (thanks Julie!), because this place is amazing. Their cinnamon rolls are indeed epic and come plain, with raisins, or with walnuts, and they are fresh and gooey and iced and the size of my head. Their granola is awesome if you're like me and enjoy it chewy and full of nuts and seeds. Seriously, if left to my own devices, I can eat a whole bag in one sitting. I probably need an intervention.\n\nI haven't tried anything else here yet, but I look forward to happily chewing my way through their fresh bread, cake slices, and deli sandwiches made with Boar's Head meats and cheeses--my favorite. I could eat here every day if I lived in Gilbert, and it's probably good that I don't, because no one else would get any of their food.", "business_id": "jKHRI4bg4fP8zQVpE4jsIQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RAQIyWJgyHUdEFZsyQe3QA", "review_id": "kzaARyKzHnmifzpjSA7jdg", "text": "My husband and I love fresh bread and were very sad when the bakery we frequented when out of business. So, I was very excited to find this place. We arrived around 9:30 a.m. to find empty shelves! What bakery has empty shelves at 9:30 in the morning? I thought, wow, this place must be so good they sold out. But, no. Their daily bread isn't ready until after 1:00 p.m. We traveled 25 minutes to get to this place for their Rye bread only to find out their daily bread isn't ready until after 1:00 p.m.! Maybe they should put that on the website? Bought one of the few breads they did have, which was sourdough. Very bland. I gave them 2 stars because of the sweet woman behind the counter.", "business_id": "jKHRI4bg4fP8zQVpE4jsIQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mTeK5mjxgZhBjvvZc5mViA", "review_id": "lrm2IPwYF3YNr2yHvy3BKg", "text": "Avoid this place at all costs. I wondered around this store tonight for 30 minutes and not one employee could take the time to ask if I needed assistance. I finally tracked down an employee and walked around, back and forth looking confused just to see if she would ask if she could assist. NOT a chance ...she went back to storing some blind hardward in one of the kitchen cupboard displays. I finally approached her and asked a simple question - if they had an adapter for a range hood (since the range hoods were 8 feet from where she was working, I though just maybe she might know). I even showed her EXACTLY what I needed from the display model. She says \"I have no idea, but if we do it would be over in venting\" ... I oh, seems no one knows ... to which she snaps back in a snide, rude, and condesending manner .. I\"M SORRY, I DON'T KNOW THIS ENTIRE STORE. Wothless .... Go elsewhere.", "business_id": "YWp5PghItJcUKutgUZSMmA", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iGtZCZEuow7pn6F7L1XYyA", "review_id": "xG_g0ZAhneXX4_pk4Mfkwg", "text": "If you need to get locks rekeyed that weren't purchased here don't go to this location, only the Home Depot on Crismon and Southern still does that. The hardware associate went so far as to tell me it was \"unlawful\" for them to do so..", "business_id": "YWp5PghItJcUKutgUZSMmA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nhysTbkA09SymSrCjdTaVw", "review_id": "R9sif-miBK83UKyiMNVosQ", "text": "Wonderful staff in a state of the art office. They were able to see us for a major procedure the same day we came in. \n\nTop notch.", "business_id": "NRbxQLwFyfb7BC0Vs2ld5A", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OpBI3Tx9Yx2Qig37vpoaBA", "review_id": "OMpNAEz_nLlpTP1LcKH54g", "text": "I wish I could give bonus stars to Dr. Steven Frost at Red Mtn. Endodontics. He has performed 2 of my 4 root canals. Both times have been virtually painless. The process is never 100% comfortable, but Dr. Frost does a great job with pain control and keeping me updated throughout the process. His staff is caring and professional. I give this business the full 5 stars and will recommend them to anyone who needs a root canal.", "business_id": "NRbxQLwFyfb7BC0Vs2ld5A", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L8NC1S3O0AgBwrysvG1wfw", "review_id": "if7qI6E4_qb4vbQjjMgHOw", "text": "I went to see Dr Richardson URGENTLY a few weeks ago. They had me in after my phone call within 30 minutes. I had severe pain in my lower jaw, a xray was done and it was determined I had an Abcess. Dr Richardson was trying to explain to me what was going on but because of the Pain in my head, I couldnt think. He fixed that very quickly with 2 shots of Novacain. Now I could think about what he was telling me. So we made an appointment for the following week as I was already taking antibiotics, and we would get this taken care of. Over night the Pain was so bad, that I called the next day and Dr Richardson called another perscription straight away, and told me to call ANYTIME over the weekend. That was some great reassurance that there was someone to call. He explained everything, made sure I was numb before the procedure was started. I am never a great lover of going to the Dentist, but I am so glad I went to see him. I have to have some other work done and I will be going back to him for sure. Everyone there is great also.", "business_id": "NRbxQLwFyfb7BC0Vs2ld5A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bOZkB8e_47UAK33IygmALQ", "review_id": "81fj3NlM8zxO1UhsTOVdEA", "text": "Pizza Hut is terrible!\n\nI'll never pay for Pizza Hut ever again. I'll eat it only if it's free, but I won't be very happy about it.\n\nI tried their \"Pizza Mia\" in March, and it was horrible. I got it because it was $5. Big mistake.\nI've never had such a bad pizza in my life. The cheese was bad, the sauce was bad, the crust was bad, and the pepperoni was bad. How does that all come out so horrible?\n\nI'm not one to complain, but it was so bad that I went on their website to let them know. I didn't know if maybe some of the equipment was dirty? I don't know. \n\nok, so I forgot all about it, and kind of just let it go. Then just last weekend I ordered a different pizza because they were on sale.\nBig mistake!\nI was having problems with their website cause it's the worst, and the kid on the phone saw my info and had seen that i had complained MONTHS ago, and they NEVER even got back to me! WTS?\n\nSo he at least apologized and said someone would call me.\nA lady did, and she was horrible with the customer service.\nShe never once apologized that it took 10 months to get back to me!\nShe didn't even sound shocked that I didn't like their pizza, she said that the Mia pizzas are their \"value line pizzas, using lesser quality ingredients\"\nNo joke, her exact words.\n\nEven the new pizza I ordered wasn't good, but I didn't even bother to bring it up to her. She said thanks for my imput and that was the end of the call. Lame.\n\nI thought that I always liked Pizza Hut in the past, nothing sticks out as having bad experiences, but these last few times have ruined it for me. There are too many other pizza places out there. I'm not falling for Pizza Hut's cheap prices anymore.\nI guess you get what you pay for.\n\nThis Yelp thing won't let me give zero stars, so I HAD to give one.", "business_id": "FPjBx-Hez_NCnepsZhtZ_Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g0ETKXmJdya2yBYqSIwtTA", "review_id": "tthiVhznH6kJ93g7GKZ4pg", "text": "My family orders from here every other week at least. There's only been one problem in 3 years+ ( 1/2 jalape\u00f1os wasn't in the pizza). Delivery times are always within 20 minutes, I live 5 minutes away. Pizza is always hot, wings always fresh. The $20 dinner box value cannot be beat by anyone's delivery. \nI'd give 5 stars but hey, it's not the best pizza I've ever had.", "business_id": "FPjBx-Hez_NCnepsZhtZ_Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZhZ9NkgdcoYq7V_FP-g3_A", "review_id": "wox5YEMoUbNCyoFkQDsjhg", "text": "I don't think their pizza is worth $40 for two larges before you even tip the driver on any scale, but I was lazy, hadn't had pizza in a long time, and they had a new menu. I regretted it. The other reason for my low rating... I ordered online and chose a future delivery time of 8 pm. Around 8:45, I called them after confirming that I had been charged for the pizzas. They said he should be there any minute, because he left at 7:49. We live within three miles. He showed up ten minutes later and look stoned out of his mind. Smoke whatever you want, it's your life, but don't do it while my food gets cold in your car.", "business_id": "FPjBx-Hez_NCnepsZhtZ_Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sjjjOnkP8PeqrB9s6pJc8w", "review_id": "VbQIJX5PGD91-Pz0b7xdUA", "text": "The last three orders from this Pizza Hut delivery have been incorrect. The first they forgot my 2 liter. 2nd was pizza not well done as requested. Then 3rd Was Tonight, forgot an order of breadsticks, I ordered two. The first order was a half of order. I also did not receive the sauce with the breadsticks. \nWhen I called and complained that this was the third time they screwed up my order, the manager was able to send a free food item this time when I asked. It took an hour for both breadsticks and free item to be delivered because they were down again to one driver.\nOverall food tastes like normal Pizza Hut. Make sure you check your orders.", "business_id": "FPjBx-Hez_NCnepsZhtZ_Q", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ps_Hr4HICtZHjeWLFx2D0A", "review_id": "6P1Mn8NsSsGbLW08Q7axQQ", "text": "Was disappointed for the 3rd time in a row. There will not be a 4th. Ordered 2 hand tossed pizzas and a few other things. The crust was like a pizza stone. The driver also couldn't be bothered to even pull the items out. He just opened the bag and stared at me. Horrible pizza as well as service.", "business_id": "FPjBx-Hez_NCnepsZhtZ_Q", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "wB30y41V2y0zU9gZ3oIxvg", "text": "First of all, I can't believe this place hadn't been reviewed until a month ago. It is one of the best-looking salons I've ever seen, and from what I can tell from one visit, the people who work there are true professionals. \n\nIt's located in a random strip mall (although I guess everything in Mesa is...), but the location may prevent people from realizing what a gem lies inside the front doors. The place is shabby chic to the max, with every little detail--from gorgeous chandeliers to antiqued cabinets--clearly thought out. There's no denying that the place has personality, and in this day and age, when pretty much every salon has the same Ikea couch, I can definitely appreciate it. \n\nThe reason I chose this place initially was because I had originally seen my stylist, Hayley, at Dizin Salon in Tempe, which closed back in January. My waxer, Stephanie, had also worked at Dizin, and I followed her to Alix James in Tempe, so I figured why not continue to be a client for Hayley as well? Well, it was a good choice on my part, because she did just as great of a job on my cut and highlights as she did back at Dizin and her pricing was very reasonable. \n\nGood places are worth the drive, and I will definitely make the drive out again to Mesa to see Hayley at Habit.", "business_id": "KWQZsI3YaO7F71AF1LJwWw", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ROr4DQ-gxlfUKmiDC-qSEQ", "review_id": "SQFEjgR4KKHhjhDvG6qm0Q", "text": "It's a drive to Habit Salon but since I've developed a habit of following an awesome stylist like Hayley formerly of Dizin Salon (now closed) in Tempe, it makes sense to why this place has grown on me. \n\nThe salon has a cozy feel to it, it's not that big and when there are lots of clients mixed with the stylists and their assistants it can get crazy busy and packed. I like the decor because it has this eclectic thing going with the different chandeliers and knick knacks spread around the salon as well a ceiling trim. It's quite interesting to say the least. The waiting area is just a hodge podge of differents couches and chairs, and they have like jars of candy by the cashier desk and on the divider between the waiting area and a set of stylist' stations. \n\nSo, I go to Habit simply because of Hayley who I will recommend to anyone because she's simply a sweetheart, flexible with her schedule and always willing to work with her client, oh and her prices are reasonable to say the least. So if you were to check out Habit, say you'd like to work with Hayley!", "business_id": "KWQZsI3YaO7F71AF1LJwWw", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IR2LT8_0iOZf6sH1l2Cbpg", "review_id": "l4u_z6PSKlplUc-pKgjr8w", "text": "Hollie has got to be the best hair stylist in the world! She really does know what she is doing. I have been going to her for about 10 years now and I don't think anyone knows their stuff as well as she does. She is so personable and fun to talk with and she is the BEST at doing hair! She is so talented and I have never been disappointed. I am constantly referring people to her and they all love her! Go see Hollie at Habit! She is amazing!!", "business_id": "KWQZsI3YaO7F71AF1LJwWw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-AlJcm94NgHyk6ZnZ9cgkA", "review_id": "wmbI8ZLdUezD0411WHzCjw", "text": "I look awful! She cut about 3 inches shorter than I wanted. And gave ms bangs that I didn't want! It will be a long few months growing this mess out! Soooo mad at myself for reading reviews and going to this salon. It was a joke!", "business_id": "KWQZsI3YaO7F71AF1LJwWw", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}