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{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dg9xy4ZbsteCBUL_sjaNKA", "review_id": "LTHhgovWBAXquOrDVKx3Yw", "text": "Met my nephew for lunch in Carnegie and he suggested Gab & Eat.   Way to go Justin!  The restaurant is in a strip mall across from the Dairy Queen.  The grill is right up front so you can see them cooking.   They have counter space for eating and tables/booths for 4.   Don't expect to sit at one table if you have more than 4. They have a great looking breakfast menu.   We all got burgers of varying kinds!  They were tasty!   The buns were buttered, toasted and soft.  Yum!   the amount of butter didnt bother me  but it did my whiny mother. Who whined even though there is a no whining sign as you walk in the door.   We ordered fresh cut fries as onion rings.  Both of which were great.  The half order was plenty and a nice option to a full order.   The restaurant was full of local men at lunch which is usually a good sign.  I give it a 4 star only because of the waitress who kind of threw straws, silverware and napkins at us as she walked behind the counter.  At least she didn't throw the food when it came!   She also served the fries and Onion rings way before our burgers came out which was kind of weird.   They were nice and hot but would have been cold had we waited for the burgers.   It didn't factor into my four star rating but I deduct a star from nephew because he invited us out to lunch then allowed me pay!   Just kidding Justin!   Love ya!", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "PShxCNSE1_YmNDJOFzyTRA", "review_id": "2j88bZAxruuJvTZVoykuFw", "text": "This is a perfect example of what a breakfast diner can be: excellent breakfasts in huge portions for cheap. I had the western omlet and will be getting it or another omlet again soon\n\nThe coffee was good, totally serviceable diner coffee. The waitress was wonderfully friendly and hopping around from table to table. The food was excellent. The ambience was exactly right for a diner. It was packed. The wait was not nearly as long as I was expecting. 10 minutes maybe.\n\nTotally recommended. Come hungry.", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HzB5eZLSabmOUDc3ItgIcQ", "review_id": "QjJCkJBBLa3Ahiw4vL3B9w", "text": "Wow! Read the great reviews and I was not let down. Huge portions. The mixed grill was THE best breakfast I've ever had. If you go to Pittsburgh it is a must eat. Service was superb. Friendly staff. Led zeppelin on the walls. .....what else could you ask for?", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f6sXlAT1R6F5NMIAeUHpXQ", "review_id": "ooKc6TRmLI6mVD0HTGSM3Q", "text": "I have been coming to Gab n Eat for almost 20 years and They have never let me down. I get a typical breakfast if eggs, ham, toast, and home fries. Delicious as usual. The ambience however is usually lacking. The walls are dark, with writing and signatures of semi famous people all over the place. Pictures of local people hang on the walls(i secretly want mine up there) along with posters galore. While its fun to look at the first 10 times, it gets a little boring after awhile. So today when I arrived I expected the same old experience. Wow was I wrong! As soon as I looked at the door I knew something was different. The place seemed lighter and brighter. To my pleasant surprise, they painted and got new counter tops!! They're not quite done yet but the place has a new Happy vibe to it. The awesome breakfast, the new decor and the 5 guys sitting at the counter making me laugh are why I will be back( maybe for lunch).", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CiCmxCruMvbXtjQP5FhbLg", "review_id": "g8jO02F66MyA3MMq53d6fQ", "text": "Excellent breakfast and lunch menu. Friendly staff and super food. Modest environment with excellent food. Worth the wait.. dont miss this one. \nBest breakfast and lunch food in the Pgh South Hills hands down.", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1Hx--oyAcojSfqQYERNkig", "review_id": "MTZKEsU_0zZe5XEBoNZHOA", "text": "What a find! I stopped in here for breakfast while in town for business. The service is so friendly I thought I was down south. The service was quick, frankly and felt like I was with family. \nFantastic poached eggs, Cajun homefries and crispy bacon. Gab and Eat is definitely a place I world recommend to locals. I was stuffed and the bill was only $8.00.", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WzaaorVCmUTQvu4mScunNg", "review_id": "P120Ggfd56fMHc_hxJFLYQ", "text": "My friend and i stopped in yesterday for breakfast. We originally came to Carnegie to eat at another new breakfast spot, but they had an hour wait and we had some retail therapy to handle stat. Gab & Eat crossed my mind since i had bookmarked it on yelp.. over 2 years ago. \n\nThere was a tiny wait here.. about 2 couples in front of us. Finally 2 seats at the bar opened up and we decided to eat there.\n\nSurprisingly we both ordered the same thing.. mixed grill. Mine had sausage links and she decided on bacon. \n\nIt was a blast watching all the food being made right before our eyes. Giant club sandwiches, super thick pancakes, eggs eggs and more eggs.. it was a fun time. \n\nThe restaurant is literally a hole in the wall but had good customer service and delicious food. \n\nMy only complaint is that i ordered my mixed grill with cheese. I thought it was going to be shredded cheddar, but they put 3 slices of american on it. Eh i'll know better next time.", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iW3KcKqzsU5DLaOPEqiuIA", "review_id": "LOhWSMoDNZsbPRWFBGzPQA", "text": "They have done it again! Excellent little establishment with their home town feeling. Mix match coffee mugs, smiling waitresses, open front diner kitchen feel. Went in there In the mood for lunch while my date was craving breakfast. It's a seat your own kinda establishment, so we found a table at the very far back, sat down and were greater right away and asked if we wanted coffee to start out mornings. Agreed and both cups were promptly filled and re filled as the meal went along without hesitation. I ordered the hot Italian, had fried salami and Bologna on it with cheese, dressing, and lettuce.... Bun was a smidge small for all the goodies in it but what's to complain about there?  My Date got the bagel sandwich and \"Hey Rayed\" it (adding breakfast potatoes and cole slaw) it was amazing and large enough that she now has lunch as well. I also got a cup the chicken poblano soup, pretty fantastic! Always a great place to travel to, always a good story to listen to when ya strike up a convo with the locals, always great and friendly. Highly recommend!", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fb_I24J7hvBPvdM3ENQx5A", "review_id": "RM0YAEJxLXbgJfwXHRmylQ", "text": "This place is great. Best ham and cheese inlet I've ever had! Their burgers are also delicious. Nice flat-top crust on the burger. I only wish they were open for dinner too!", "business_id": "b9WZJp5L1RZr4F1nxclOoQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q3fFv_ft17OyV-NRF1iQxw", "review_id": "bT5c7YxqaoGrDuEkNiHNkg", "text": "I really enjoy Panera, and this restaurant meets my expectations. I particularly love the Asiago Cheese Bagel, Caesar Salad, Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Smokehouse Turkey Panini, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and Iced Chai Tea Latte. I've ordered all of these items at this location, and they have been very tasty.\n\nI have had this location run out of the side of French Baguette once or twice. However, last time that occurred, I asked for a bread bowl as a replacement, which I was given for free.\n\nI'll definitely be returning soon!", "business_id": "FiXamVMgMf9U0VqFHDZSEA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UD7Y1CqfY6mDmRwIuCf6nA", "review_id": "feDKgj_o3yf7zXZhFIbBJg", "text": "This use to be my go to Panera Bread.  When I worked in the area I would stop here before work to grab my breakfast and then stop to get my lunch as well.  I was happy when I left the area and moved on to bigger and better things.  My waist also appreciated it.  Those scones are delicious.\n\nI recently stopped back here when I was shopping and was pleasantly surprised.  With all my new allergies I came in here hoping to get some bread.  Not knowing, nor doing my homework before I showed up, I asked the manager if one particular bread had corn syrup in it or not.  Not knowing the answer herself, she was kind enough to pull out a binder that contained all of their recipes, ingredients included.  After looking through it for a few minutes I was able to select the bread I wanted.  They will sliced the bread thick or thin for you there right now.  If you would rather slice yourself, I am sure they will wrap it up and you can go on your way.  Yes, it's true, it may be a bit more expensive than your cheap bread on the grocery store shelf.  But it is much better tasting.", "business_id": "FiXamVMgMf9U0VqFHDZSEA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9HCfCmd0t5GErgm7He6AeQ", "review_id": "56v84iiPmP3nYHZPpCWQ9Q", "text": "It has been several months since I visited Panera Bread. It is a bakery cafe chain with free WiFi. Prices are reality the same although from time to time they change their seasonal offerings.\n\nFood is fair. You order and you are given a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready. They use real dishes and silverware. The menu gives you a calorie count of each item you are purchasing.  One of the popular feature items is you pick two where you can have half a sandwich or salad or soup in a pair of two of those items. You also get with it a choice of an apple or roll and you can add a dessert for $1.00\n\nI was disappointed to learn they had removed the French onion soup from the menu. I asked about this removal only to learn there was something wrong with one of the ingredients. The other disappointment was that this year they are not making gingerbread men which are one of my favorite holiday treats. Instead they are offering a holiday themed sugar cookie.\n\nI normally eat here when I'm in a hurry and don't have time to sit down at a regular restaurant. They do use fresh breads and they do cater. You can also order your holiday baked goods or breads for your parties.", "business_id": "FiXamVMgMf9U0VqFHDZSEA", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KZU26zyqT0Ct_ynOEub_cw", "review_id": "ZlJD5HQVwhsX-qXDb6XH4g", "text": "The most dysfunctional subway I have ever been to.  I am in outside sales and eat at subway at least once a week throughout the pittsburgh area and surrounding.\n\nI ordered a Tuscan chicken salad and you would have thought I asked them to paint the sisteen chapel!  The fountain drinks are cheapened by less syrup and more soda water.  The sweet tea is also cheapened with hardly any sugar.\n\nThe only redeeming quality is the young girl who works here.  She is very polite even when asking a peer for help with ringing up my order.  The peer got all up in arms about how they never trained them to do that.  The young girl politely asked for a moment, sought out who I believe to be the owner/manager and came back promptly with a solution.\n\nI don't expect much from subway to begin with and this location is a far cry from bare minimum.", "business_id": "99WYCuBEsO7OUCDWbbrrew", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0n0OW_IshPFMYtUgm9ASXA", "review_id": "0VQXUJqp_bZzgN1OJBRk5w", "text": "Does not honor National Sub Day offer. They tell you JUST as you are about to pay. Too late to back out. WTF?", "business_id": "99WYCuBEsO7OUCDWbbrrew", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SRpSgSVRohmJ4wH0E8IUfg", "review_id": "rYa8vy7fd_pNj8O7SgIdJA", "text": "Better than Soho down the street. Fairly original menu. Reasonably priced.", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B84DecKkgxErMzYqIM7P9g", "review_id": "etGUBdgKMMqXTYF6mO7Nbw", "text": "The food is acceptable. They have a pretty wide range, but narrow the menu on Pirates game days. I tried the seared ahi tuna. It was good, but nothing memorable. The location appears to be the best thing about the place. Sitting outside on a warm evening, looking at the city skyline and seeing people walk around before a Pirates game is an interested dinner experience. But don't go for the menu.", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bZC1KXe6vw8k6REIVs-iuw", "review_id": "JMp3RWWesy-5ptWUTeykKw", "text": "Well, everything is just grand in Pittsburgh when the October weather is so beautiful!! But we had a great 'lil Saturday lunch here at Atria's after walking our new puppy around the North Shore. They have plenty of outdoor tables (in the shade) and we grabbed a corner one with our pup. They were totally cool about it, and offered water, etc. The bf was starving per usual, so he started with the crab bisque, which he said was \"awesome\". He also had their spicy pasta entree, while I opted for a fresh house chopped salad and a glass of pinot grigio. The salad was super fresh, and they didn't skimp on any of the \"good veggies\". Only gripe is, I asked for no crumbled bleu cheese, and it came out with it. I didn't feel like complaining, so just picked it off. The salad definitely would have been more enjoyable for me without it (I don't eat cheese) but it was a nice size salad for the cost. It was also an Oktoberfest special, so bf got the Dunkel brew to drink. Our waitress was really nice and all in all, it was a good experience. I would definitely come back!", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "nEYPahVwXGD2Pjvgkm7QqQ", "review_id": "ZrJlZruAN7pMyk4YqrnqJQ", "text": "I have a dream. A dream that some day the North Shore will have a ton of amazing food options. I hope one day it will become a reality. For now, I think there's a smattering of okay-ish places and a lot of mediocrity. \n\nMaybe it's just the built in crowd. You come to a game, you gotta eat, right? And what are you going to eat? Either at a restaurant outside the stadium or inside. At this point I'd stick with inside for the novelty of it all. \n\nI stopped into Atria's on game day, but came in right as the first pitch was going out, so it wasn't packed in the least. Our server was obviously not into us, as well as serving that day, as she was pretty short with us the entire time. Sorry we bothered you...\n\nThe menu is incredibly limited with around 5 apps, 5 sandwiches and 5 main courses. I get that they're probably just limiting things for the crowded times, but I felt like nothing really called to me. I settled on going halfies and ordering an app and waiting until I was inside the stadium to get my \"main course.\" Crab fries, naturally. But that's beside the point.\n\nThe pieorgies we ordered were okay. They were doused in Parmesan cheese and a little overcooked, but it wasn't the worst thing I've ever had. Wasn't the best either. I think what really turned me off was the whole experience. Service, small selection and mediocre food. I should have just ordered two buckets of crab fries and called it a night!", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcdU0F_JoFSAQzwvIpgVrQ", "review_id": "GrUp1v1norbqPHby_O9Epw", "text": "I came here with a party of 40 very hungry Pitt students. The food was amazing. We had roasted beef, chicken, and pasta. The management was lovely and really involved during any party issues. The staff was also very kind and able to keep everyone's glass full, despite our camel like drinking habits. Thank you!", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ua5U9fldd6Z8jr9dGjEAA", "review_id": "WqMewRS7Bq35n1jggv4ipw", "text": "We came across Atria's looking for another restaurant but I was not disappointed! The Crab Bisque soup was creamy and delicious. I ordered chicken parmesan and it was fantastic as well. Ask for the cream vodka sauce! Portion was huge but it made a fine lunch the next day. Would definitely return to Atria's.", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "l6W7HRrRWdVegF1DBnnKng", "review_id": "xJ3SK3VIBP1x36spdbXwYg", "text": "Came in late night during Light the Night, just for for drinks and a snack. Service was fast, but the salad and cup of soup were disappointing. The chopped salad had weird cheap ingredients like celery and carrot. I was excited about the crab bisque, but they must have been running low and it must have been half sherry because it tasted like I was taking a shot of cheap white wine with every bite. Hope the dinner fare is better.", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZT9n5k6DaQEj2jteF3ws2g", "review_id": "vqpz0eoH9q49VneU1ZU_nw", "text": "I was meeting up with 3 other people there. But I was a few minutes late.  Because I wasn't there at the time,  they refused to seat the others.  Not even to just get drinks or an appetizer ordered.  So they left to go to some place that would serve them (Dominic's)  This place clearly couldn't be bothered to have our business,  which seems like an odd way to run an organization.  One star because we didn't get anything that we wanted.", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gtJJBaQwTwE45NnNF0coVA", "review_id": "7R1exAyphC-HAYsBWC5Mbw", "text": "Visited for the MCG Holiday Jazz event and this place exceeded my expectations on all levels -- food, service, ambience, and entertainment.\n\nFood:  We ordered a small cheese platter.  The chef actually came out and explained the cheeses on our plate.  Nice touch, though I have to admit to not necessarily knowing which cheese went with which explanation.  Nonetheless, all were quite tasty and better than I would have imagined a simple cheese platter would be.  \n\nI ordered fish tacos which were quite tasty and my husband ordered the pork tenderloin, the Novemberfest special, which was also tasty from the bite I acquired from him, as were the squash bites I \"stole\".  \n\nService:  Greeted immediately upon arrival and ushered to our table right away, despite being very early for our reservations.  Offered drinks as soon as we arrived at our table and our server was always there when needed but not pushy when we weren't in need.\n\nAmbience:  We sat in the small dining area next to the bar and near the stage.  Cozy, quaint, warm feel to it.  Nice venue to hear the jazz band while still being able to carry on a quiet conversation.\n\nEntertainment:  I've been trying to like jazz for awhile now and not all that successfully.  Last night was a winner for jazz band quality and for the vocalist's quality.  Very nice, indeed.", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7XtD-bqBDZgNwrdnJy15uA", "review_id": "b7GMW4i7of4-b7FDHL71Yg", "text": "This is me n mumz' second time here for Thanksgiving and they always make us feel like we've come home to family for the holidays.\n\nWonderful service and nice atmosphere for a holiday meal. Speaking of which, the food is like homemade too. The smells and football on the TV's makes u feel at home. Free Parking out front; not too shabby!", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "J_q8jN623uew8ZzMChXBCA", "review_id": "yLU95Lv5lc-TDgTngbJhDQ", "text": "I have enjoyed dining at Atria's over the years.  I used to love their Pot Roast Nachos, but a few years ago they changed the recipe (the pot roast is nowhere near as generous as it used to be).  But I would say the food is reliably good, and the service is generally excellent (except when they are overwhelmed on game days).  \n\nI do have a great story about meeting Hulk Hogan at this location once, so I do have a special fondness for Atria's.  They are well managed and local.  \n\nBut the dining scene in Pittsburgh has become a lot more creative, I think Atria's needs to keep up and offer something new and different.  Until then, it's still pretty good and fairly reliable.", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9ARhyr3ISC3xyd-Aj0tzTQ", "review_id": "pUSzylhmFk7WMPRDSgKkFQ", "text": "This is not a review about the food or service at Atria's, which I have always found more than satisfactory, but rather about their handling of our reservation.  I had wanted to dine at Atria's for their Oktoberfest menu, and with Saturday night being the last of October, I made reservations for a friend and I at the PNC Park location.  Just to be sure, I called the restaurant and asked if the location was featuring the Oktoberfest menu.  The girl who answered assured me that they were. \n\nWhen we checked in, I again asked if they were doing the Oktoberfest menu, and again was assured they were although they did not give me the special menu which was sitting next to the regular menu at the host's podium.\n\nI didn't see any of the Oktoberfest specials listed on the menu, so I asked our server, a pleasant young man named Qwan about it.  He told me that the O specials were listed in a box on the lower left hand corner of the menu.  When I questioned the skimpy selection given there, he told me that they were not featuring the entire Oktoberfest menu on weekends at that location, but only a selection of appetizers and small plates.  He told me that all other locations were featuring the whole menu.   He seemed surprised and disinclined to believe me when I told him that that was not satisfactory, especially in light of the fact I had called to check and had been told that the special menu was being offered, and that we would be leaving. I got on Open Table and secured a reservation for dinner at their Wexford location, a half-hour's drive out of town. I didn't speak to anyone from the restaurant's management because we had to leave to make our reservation time at the Wexford location.\n\nIt is certainly any restaurant's right to serve whatever menu or part of a menu they wish, but they should also inform people when they call if they are not honoring the complete published special menu advertised.  \n\nThe food and service at the Wexford location were acceptable other than a spinach salad that arrived only after I had asked about it and without the warm sweet and sour dressing advertised on the menu.  They had also run out of the apple strudel that was on the menu, but that's always a chance you take on a popular menu item.", "business_id": "Z101WZaISochG6g7tI2ZVw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RnMKZ7-jQK1u5C70NzvqAA", "review_id": "FjKgQZAyzs1QXgZsjmLGmA", "text": "This is the ORIGINAL RUDY'S..... I can not believe I am the first to Yelp this. This is what I dream about. Get anything on the menu. This is worth the drive and I have actually drove from Chicago just to get a \"half a cheese steak just lettuce and mayo and an order of clams\" Family owned and operated the same people have been making my hogies since I was 10. Well worth the drive from anywhere in South Western PA", "business_id": "IafkUjO5CiXAu9LfB4_Sgg", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ObYBbapQShoG4zjDR1gSXw", "review_id": "TjDnVvNrbsxWW_U5_TYcZw", "text": "Another place I've been going with my family for years. Triangle Bar has huge (26\") battleship subs for very cheap! \n\nOur favorite is the italian, which is perfectly balanced with salami, ham, cheeses, vegetables, and spices. My father loves the roast beef subs too.\n\nI love that it hasn't changed a bit in the two decades I have been going there. Kind of dirty, barred, on the corner of the street... but excellent food! On game nights you will see a stream of people picking up their subs.\n\nNow you know why.", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5eK5kDjcHG1FYYLyF9M5FQ", "review_id": "4snbYTMBalEdeIAj6NQ7sA", "text": "the battleship. 26\" of good bun fresh meats tons of lettuce and tomato all for 11 bucks?  ill admit, driving through and parking on the streets of swissvale brought me closer to God since i said a prayer that my car was going to start.  i saw the place was held up a month after we were there but that could happen anywhere. good sub, i omitted salt and pepper and oragano bc it just doesnt seem right on a cold sub. \nthey have hot subs too, maybe take my chances and go there for a cheesesteak", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "neBCZl1X_pDl11y7nVYFoQ", "review_id": "S1ez6SSXx7RaitHuyPSR2w", "text": "Think fresh bread, fresh vegetables, daily sliced meats of the highest caliber served in white butcher paper by very slow service.  Ahhhh, the joys of ordering a torpedo (around six inches of bread) or a Battleship (fasten the hatches!) from the Triangle.  They make the best cold hoagies -- turkey, italian, and ham are among my favorites!  They also have a bar and TV's for that minimalist game viewing adventure with regulars from nearby homestead and braddock propping up the stools.  It's a great take out place -- call ahead though.  A Pittsburgh classic you must try once for a Steeler or Penguin game party.  Terrific!", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R2W0gI_9Yocu4LpPsyP0Aw", "review_id": "W4g17TE5mNvvQytopoADHg", "text": "Great place for lunch. Excellent subs on amazing bread. Fresh, fast and healthy! \n\nBetter than any chain sub shop. \n\nHad the 6 inch torpedo. The battleship is huge!!!!!!! \n\nThey have an ATM inside and only take cash.", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9cCTmiJ7hz35rHIdr8n9kA", "review_id": "oxh5qfsk4Zxk940rUu35nQ", "text": "One of the best Italian subs you can get!  \n\nAfter many years of having the TB&G on my list of must go to places, was able to stop by and get some take out.  Fun to watch the staff of about 4 making the sandwiches. Just get in line and order when it is your turn.  The 26 inch Italian was so tasty with lots of meat and the sweetness of the Italian dressing.   The place was jumping with people in line and all the tables and bar full of people eating one of the great sandwiches.", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "th5G4xWjh9e7nRoKjrAC6A", "review_id": "dEatr6zzUQY8XRLh3ze-fg", "text": "Great corned beef hoagie...\nThe Torpedo was more than enough for lunch.\nI will definitely visit again.", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 17, "cool": 18}, "user_id": "9OZH1Ecw-qUkCW5MS0NefA", "review_id": "S9O4vvj1VeBIf7ClMBPsJA", "text": "As I do whenever I review a sub shop, I must state that I'm from DE, and have high standards for subs.  After trying a battleship sub this weekend, I can say without reservation that the subs here are the best in PGH, without a doubt.  If you haven't tried one, you need to ASAP!\n\nGiven that I've been wanting to try a battleship for a long while, a friend and I decided to pick one up and have a picnic in nearby Frick Park.  We called in our order, and they gave us an estimate of about 45 min., which worked well given that we had other errands to run.  By the time we arrived at Triangle, our battleship was ready, so we were able to cut in line, pay ($14.75), and be off to have our picnic.\n\nUnwrapping the sub, it was immediately apparent that it encompassed 26\" of goodness.  Since it wasn't pre-cut, I tore it in half crosswise, which gave each of us 14\" to chow down on. The sub was generously filled with meats and cheeses, with a sufficient but not overwhelming amount of vegetables.  The bread was substantial and of good quality, and didn't tear or crumble as we ate our portions of the sub, as lesser quality bread does.  I ate half of my portion, and my friend was unable to finish his, despite intending to do so.  I ate the other half for lunch the next day, and it was almost just as good as it was upon receipt.\n\nBoth my friend and I were very impressed with the quality of the battleship, and it kept us full for a subsequent long-ish walk in the park.  I'd highly recommend it as an ideal picnic item.  Whether you live near Swissvale or not, be sure to try a battleship, since it's without a doubt the best sub in PGH!", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "H7E7wlcErbrzIdIba15rgQ", "review_id": "RTXpfqMALWd16HRsM0yMIg", "text": "Just in from California and had to bring my family here everytime I come to Pittsburgh. The super battleship is fantastic and feeds my whole family.6 of us .6 big pieces.love this sandwich.its all good.Just get over there and try it.You wont be disapointed.See you in 4 months when im back in town guys.Keep up the good work.", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V4RiPpr91RxwlcNt4xLU6A", "review_id": "JrVaz5F82HA50KQepFnqbA", "text": "my dad always raved about the battleships, and often we would make the drive just to get them. Very fresh ingredients, and simply delicious.", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jCe7-XK9GA0AdeKPNCLhqQ", "review_id": "xRKi3BEbkw9qNaSVsKEi_w", "text": "Got a meatball hoagie today. It was delicious. The meatballs are huge and juicy!  Would order again.", "business_id": "DzOPHyrG2XuVqKEvHCnN7w", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_vS9qNQvx8wVUOIkj4qfAg", "review_id": "jqJ8u-9jQ4TV340dRvWEAA", "text": "Food is what you would expect from a BB, staff is friendly enough but the prices are outrageous.  My boyfriend and I had to endure the drive thru because we were running late for our camping trip. My \"toasted\" bagel was white and soft... before the addition of cream cheese. \n\nPrices are crazy! \n\nDon't be so lazy... drive down the hill to the GE... buy a 6 pack of bagels, cheese and some bacon for under 10 bucks!  You'll have left over food and cash", "business_id": "uwiD9jxs09xxXG0by_xKuA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RDtp7XSLcvBt3AbOxjtYaA", "review_id": "Ry8duQQpe6lyUo3pL8d4Mw", "text": "Standard Panera fair.\n\nThe difference maker (4 isntead of 3 stars) is that the staff at this one is nice.", "business_id": "sNmQJQWEVGheCnw5Tf4Phg", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5z6ZXMg3-XO3UmSxpZWBUA", "review_id": "2hX4xQVfHHT32bGj2it3qA", "text": "I've come here for German Language meetups and their soups are always delicious. Last Saturday I had Chicken and Wild Rice in a bread bowl, which was very good and filling, which was perfect since I missed breakfast. I also recall sometime ago I had one of their chocolate chip cookies that was excellent. The establishment is clean and well laid-out. They always seem to have a nice selection of soups salads and desserts. I've never seen it get too crowded which allows for good conversation without any need to shout. I am a satisfied repeat customer.", "business_id": "sNmQJQWEVGheCnw5Tf4Phg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "N6sSx40JqIla3cZBmLLzmA", "review_id": "kQc0DSEoesgX2ziQMGmglA", "text": "Panera is the best option for \"fast food\" in my opinion. I love Panera for lunch and dinner.\n\nIt's hard to go wrong with Panera. You can eat pretty healthy here if you try. Not everything is healthy, but there definitely are options. I also like that they use fresh ingredients and antibiotic free chicken. \n\nIn my opinion, you can't go wrong with their soups, they are my favorite. Some are better for you than others like the vegetable pesto and black bean soups however, if you get a \"you pick two meal\", you can splurge on the less healthy ones like creamy wild rice and chicken. What is a you pick two you ask? It is a meal you create by picking two items from soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, and pastas. You get a half of each selection that you pick, which is nice to try some of their different menu items. \n\nI feel like their breakfast treats leave more to be desired and their coffee is so so. I generally wouldn't come here for breakfast. Their pastries do not have enough flavor to me, they taste rather doughy. For this reason alone is why I am giving them four stars! Other than that, they are great!", "business_id": "sNmQJQWEVGheCnw5Tf4Phg", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b6NNoJnUOduhtbfqtkFPgA", "review_id": "yS74znEtuC1taZ8IRyPEFA", "text": "I love Panera and there food, but this Panera ranks lowest of the low! Poor service, menu options not available, dirty utensils. I could go on...", "business_id": "sNmQJQWEVGheCnw5Tf4Phg", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "57ghQ4PJbGy-3LP7zSVnEg", "review_id": "odTD3ohAIP-i-hHqcUkd3A", "text": "Pastrami and cole slaw and fries, oh my! \nI'd heard about all the hype and this place lived up to it.\n\nTo have it all piled up into one sando is a midnighter's \"raid the fridge\" dream. A nice combo of pastrami & corned beef, a layer of good cole slaw and topped off with some golden fries makes for one tasty sandwich. Had it been after last call somewhere I'm sure a fried egg on top would have been thrown into the mix.\n\nCouple this with a 23 oz. beer for $2.50 and what more could you ask for. Actually only minus 1/2 star because of their chili, other than that, scarf up people.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "gZrhBF90vlBvBycEvN9OgA", "review_id": "ezv4wHeJM9w49A_D7dwJFQ", "text": "JR H and I seemed to miss each other this weekend in Pitt. Always going to the same place yet not really.  Our little group, which inlcuded the parents(yeah i still get free food) went to the Market Square location. The location is nice. Market Square is a nice area. Brick inlaid street. Clsoe to 3 river point park and my hotel.\nThis restaurant is something one must do when in town. It was also on Food Network, and man times reviewed here at Yelp. The food is pretty good. Where else can you get a \"value meal\" between to slices of bread. The sandwiches for those just learning. Your choice of meat with some nice itailian deli selections, kolbassi(haven't seen that  on a menu i around SF), or fish, below a nice bed of fresh made and not too dripping wet coleslaw. Fries with that? Heck yes and they sit right on top.  All on a Itialian sliced bread. The have a daily beer special 24oz beer for about  $2.50. \nNow this place and the food is fun. The food gets better tasting as the hours get late on a night out. Think how great a bacon wrapped dog is after \"dancing\" the night away. You know that fun 3 step dance. Raise beer, tip glass, put back down. The kind of food and place you want to head when you cheat on your diet, watch some footbal and chat up with the locals.\nThe staff was very good. The food came quick. Best of all. It had no kick back later or the next day.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Dbqdzs9lT3wNe0Z_qXDbAw", "review_id": "R4-UPl8ZHvDfCeIg5dN2EQ", "text": "One night I was watching the Travel channel, they had a show called Top 10 Places to Pig Out.  Of course I paying attention and taking notes :)  When they mentioned Primanti's and Pittsburgh I was like Yes! I'm there!  I could not wait to get my hands on this giant sammich of all sammiches.  My only regret is that I couldn't get it with a Yeungling :( All the more reason to come back!  Ok, so I went here with my host and we decided to strategize.  I got the capicola ham with provolone and he got the steak and cheese.  We got two sammiches and two cokes for $16, what a deal! We were supposed to share but ended up downing our own sammiches. I forgot to ask if the coleslaw was sweet before I ordered so I was a little worried, not a fan of sweet coleslaw.  Luckily, it was great! \nHere's the nitty gritty.  The sandwich bread is two thick slices of soft, white italian bread.  They put at least half a pound of meat on it, plenty of cheese, tomatoes, and a fresh coleslaw (not the mayonaissey type that I was expecting).  It's more like a marinated shredded cabbage, the marinade is tangy and vinegary.  The piece de resistance is that the sandwich also contains a huge mound of fries right in the middle.  The fries taste fresh, reminiscent of boardwalk fries back in the day, only better.  At the table they had ketchup, mustard and apple cider vinegar!  Any one from MD would appreciate that ;-)  All I needed was Old Bay seasoning and it woulda been heaven.  Maybe next time I'll take that in my purse...ssshh! Needless to say I devoured this bad boy and desperately needed a nap afterwards.    I came. I saw. I ate.\n\np.s. You can get it topped with a fried egg! I didn't see that on the menu until I was leaving! doh! next time!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DLGRoKLe9PwWC0Avm-SxZA", "review_id": "4ZqiP-bjbB8yCMGebOx00g", "text": "We ate at Primanti Bros based on the reviews on Yelp, hoping to get a real taste of Pittsburgh. What I ordered was a sandwich labeled Pittsburgher Cheese Steak. What I got was an inedible slab of overcooked mystery meat, cole slaw, and mediocre fries, on white bread. The sandwich was very small, but I only ate 1/2 of it anyway, and I have a pretty big appetite. I recently ate a 20 oz cheeseburger at a local burger joint.\n\nI was truly shocked. That was the worst meat that I have seen since Junior High School. We would have been much better off at Burger King. Luckily we had a nice lunch at Salim's to wash the taste of this junk of our mouths.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x_MbMxRc_FVlZrTqclfUyw", "review_id": "1N0m1uky_RjMPBsrsH0LbQ", "text": "Worst sandwich on Earth.\nI'd rather eat a dead whore.\nPlease...never come here.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tweFLfLWo9tgSZAJj0bPlA", "review_id": "_GuzoLQFKRtpJr2TbfMSRA", "text": "Primanti Bros is basically the heart of all yinzers in Pittsburgh. However, I have to take primanti bros in doses. Their big ass sandwiches make me feel like I dont need to eat the rest of the week. Sometimes I love it for that and sometimes I hate it. Either way its a nice place to sit back, relax, and enjoy a nice cold beer with my friends. \n\n My only complaint about this particular primanti bros in market square is the people that it generates. Anywhere from hookers to crackheads. I have been in there several times and atleast 4 or 5 times I watched someone get kicked out for doing something illegal. My advice is, if you can, go to this primantis during the day for lunch dont go at night. If you can go to the one in the strip district or southside on 17th street.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vz05hlteS6XvnczIInsnqw", "review_id": "Tp0QTcl35RCpIVTy_5JA7A", "text": "While the Downtown location doesn't have the extensive menu that the suburban locations have, any Primanti Brothers location will fill u up with one of the most unique sandwiches in the nation. Highly recommend the new Black Angus sandwich over the traditional \"No 2 Best Seller\" ... or go with Capicola and Egg. Both delicious!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RjkOUl0iLgHkZd9bVx-BZA", "review_id": "hmFWrsZavtqM08zONJ0G_A", "text": "oh primanti's, you always disappoint! how can so much food bear so little taste? despite a brilliant premise (put all your edibles in the sandwich, leave your other hand free for the potables) the execution leaves much to be desired.\n\n1. these guys can never seem to cook their fries properly. they are always greasy on the outside, raw and mealy on the inside. don't think that just because they're INSIDE the sandwich doesn't mean you can get away with crappy fries.\n\n2. the bread. what the heck dudes? if you're going to put 3 lbs of ingredients in the sandwich, try to use a bread that doesn't immediately turn into insipid play-doh in your hands.\n\nI like disgusting junk food as much as anyone (see my rave review of the O), but I wish the primanti's goons would put a little bit more effort into their sandwiches. seriously guys -- take some pride in your work and make something good for once. and check the thermostat on your fryolator already!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qk8A536avkPNqRUj_LHflw", "review_id": "2Sei6NACv3-fU1vojm2ISQ", "text": "I am from Pittsburgh and this is just the burgh wrapped in wax paper.  It is always delish and something you need to do when you visit the town.  John Stewart, Obama, and Gore all go there when in town plus many many more.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kLCOWdOhwHj1_SRWM81PBQ", "review_id": "E_WAJ1SL9JQS-zZoO2mw3Q", "text": "Okay, I'm a heretic. I'm prepared to be stoned by the fundamentalists.\n\nA native sent me here, an apparent Pittsburgh landmark. My wife and I are not cole slaw fans, so we ordered our hot sausage sandwich sans slaw.\n\nWhat I got was a very dry and tasteless sandwich. The fries were lifeless and the hot sausage was not not. The bread was devoid of texture and flavor.\n\nSo, yeah, I didn't order it The Way It's Supposed To Be. Maybe if you're into cole slaw, this is the place to go, but if you don't, keep walking. Service was indifferent, at best.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-kmgMXi8Yzks1kGOCN-jWA", "review_id": "fWfsvga65LwQZ6FjdL4TLg", "text": "My first time at Primanti Bros in Pittsburgh, PA.  I was not impressed with my sandwich there.  I've only been once so maybe I ordered the wrong thing but it just wasn't blowing my skirt up.\n\nI ordered the corned beef sandwich with the fries and slaw and it tasted a little bland to me.  It needed some sauce.  I think with some mustard this might have been great.  It was dry.  I did enjoy the cole slaw.\n\nThe service was fast and the server we had was very friendly and attentive.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XSDMMbgOps8jaXXI4wsf9A", "review_id": "0wQDZIrQJ7AyMvrbA4ifqA", "text": "After sitting there and being ignored for 25 minutes we just left!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ELq97T64wKvBvufofSZBxw", "review_id": "G8Vqb0Flgg4JWoJKt_S-6w", "text": "I'm with others here - not a lover of Primanti Bros.  Sandwiches are fine (I have ordered the turkey and cheese) but the service is horrible.  Rude, arrogant, and just nasty.  Plus when is the last time a broom has been taken to the floors?  (I'm reviewing the Monroeville one here).", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-JLiC5WLQIu2usjYTNmS2w", "review_id": "axBb7oJqD_C_1ZY4u7-IcA", "text": "This place lives up to the hype I'd say. A must see place in the Steel City!\n\nWhen people say to split a sandwich here they aren't joking. I split a roast beef and provolone with the cole slaw and fries (on the sandwich of course). The roast beef is thin cut and served hot almost like cheese steak meat with the provolone melted on top. They also add lettuce, tomato, vinegar based cole slaw (I hate mayo and liked this cole slaw since no mayo), and of course a ton on fries to the sandwich. The fries are actually pretty good on the sandwich but combine that with an Iron City beer (great beer) and their chili cheese fries (chili was good but they use \"fake cheese\" sauce which hardens in your stomach like a brick) and you'll have a great Pittsburgh meal that you won't even be able to finish before you get full. \n\nWhere else but here can you get a sandwich like this for about the price of a Subway sub? I'd say you'll take 20 yrs off your life if you eat here more than once a month though!\n\nOh and this being Pittsburgh they of course had the Pens game on every TV in the place. It's great if you're a Pens fan but good luck trying to catch any other sports on the TV!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WqdJBm6qpwbSC0kWgsd56A", "review_id": "VutJVIwCi2ygKYpksG-jGg", "text": "Decided to try the place since I heard about it and is listed in things to do in Pittsburgh. This place is really connected to Pittsburgh itself and Conan even mentioned it in one of his shows as a place to eat at.\n\nOrdered the \"2nd most popular\" item which was the cheesesteak that was very, very plain. Nothing great about the patty. The thing was HUGE and stacked with fries and coleslaw which I found didn't work well (although there are others out there that do it with success!)\n\nYou can't deviate and ask for it without the coleslaw either and their menu stated it as \"All of our sandwiches come with...\"\n\nThe portions are huge, one order can feed 2 average appetites.  \n\nThe fries were the only upside of this place.\n\nThe service here is horrible.. there was 2 people running the place and our tables werent clean and it takes forever.. I don't blame it on the servers but whoever manages the place.\n\nI don't think I will ever go back again.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncITKl6ATrc5JgXUni97RA", "review_id": "_Oj3HoK4GJ5sJ2FfUDRWCg", "text": "Primanti Bros. Lives up to the hype!  Loved the Cap & egg sandwich! I'm not a fan of regular coleslaw, but enjoyed the texture and flavor of Primanti's!\nA must when visiting PGH.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6DQZmpLkiF-y6RybEf4xZQ", "review_id": "T5annGyaAvNJlK_7T23bpQ", "text": "I've developed a new take on vegetarianism, called, \"fuck it on vacationsim.\"  It developed on a recent trip to Hawaii, and I'm glad, because I got to splurge on this on a recent trip to steel town.\n \nHad eaten too much at Joes Crab shack 40 minutes earlier and wanted something to take on the plane.  I now wish I'd skipped the crab shack and tried these hot off the grill, because the hot pastrami and corned beef were awesome at 1.5hours later in airport, and 4 hours later in ANOTHER airport.  Sure they got a little soggy and the fries were mush, but it was still good, which means I missed out on something by not getting it fresh.  \n\nLive and learn, now my generally animal fat free belly has something to look forward to if I ever get to Pittsburgh again.\n\nI wish I had realized they were serving these at the Pirates Park.  I saw no food of interest and only had beer... not even yuengling, just some other crap.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7LA9di3QPpyNeJfrUDSiHA", "review_id": "-hoEnfvIkdk61_9GCWx1KQ", "text": "Clearly should have read a few reviews before going here. Whenever I go to these types of iconic regional dining establishments, I order the house specialty to best judge the place on its supposed merits. Since it was 11 in the morning, I chose not to order Primanti's #1 best seller, which the waitress told me was beer, but perhaps that would have made my experience better. As it was, I ordered the #2 best seller, the cheese steak. It was heinous. \n\nThink a grimy, mechanically separated Salisbury-style steak with a meager slice of provolone on sliced Italian bread served signature Primanti-style: with coleslaw, tomatoes, and fries.\n\nFirst, the steak was disgusting: terrible flavor (smelled and tasted like hippie armpit, which I'm not necessarily opposed to as long as it's not involved in something I'm trying to eat) with a gross, processed meat texture. Secondly, the fries easily overwhelmed the sandwich, with their old fryer grease taste. Additionally, the sandwich was unwieldy and threatening to fall apart at every turn--a trait I don't hold against decent-tasting sandwiches, but this lack of structural integrity just added insult to injury. \n\nMy dining partners were equally disgusted by their choices: corned beef and ham & cheese sandwiches, respectively. Easily the best part of the meal was the Smallman Street Fries, and those were equally lack-luster. The \"bacon\" was simply bacon bits (oh, the humanity!), the chili was uninspired, and the cheese sauce and sour cream did little but soggy the fries. (Did I mention they tasted like old fryer grease?)  \n\nI will never go back and I will immediately disregard the culinary opinions of anyone who thinks Primanti Bros. produces decent food.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 11, "useful": 10, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "DrKQzBFAvxhyjLgbPSW2Qw", "review_id": "sBpfLPMMLMluV8a8F7EJrg", "text": "A solid 4-stars for a solid-as-hell sandwich! \n\nI mean, why mess with silverware?...just pile all those side dishes (slaw and fries) between those buns and get to work. You should be full for approximately 29 hours. \n\nOn a recent beautiful day in Pittsburgh, my pal Rachel C and I popped over to Primanti Bros. Of course, an institution...visitors must at least try it once. Like Deep Dish pizza in Chicago or bagels in New York. You just gotta, ok? Locals seem to be split on whether its worth it...so, saddle on up to give it a shot yourself. \n\nSitting outside on Market Square in the sunshine (and with Batman filming in the near distance!), we embarked on my first Primanti experience. Bros is right...these are definitely NOT dainty sandwiches, by any means! DO not come here on a first date, there is literally no way to eat this beast politely. \n\nMy turkey and cheese was a \"lighter\" option, if that exists...but I will still full for the requisite 29 hours or so. Did it blow my mind? No. Did I find it fun and interesting and did it taste good? YES! Wash it down with a Diet Coke and we were set to jet to take Pittsburgh by storm the rest of the day. \n\nOr, needed a nap. \n\nWear the stretchy pants. \n\n\n*accepts credit cards\n*great for groups\n*very quick \n*friendly service", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mTaa8U_MXLtCizyTuG_jaQ", "review_id": "KVgbQUWWE_rm8tHUacW4yQ", "text": "I heard from everyone that the Primanti sandwiches are the quintessential Pittsburgh food. \n\nWe scored a nice seat outside and indulged in some Iron Hill beer that was on special for $2 for a  20 oz beer. The sandwiches were fine and were inexpensive.\n\nBe warned that everything here comes with french fries, even the salads.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "atTAn4H8pccYWni3HRg4ZA", "review_id": "WNUmJQdEPY7nEUHX82AotQ", "text": "Wildly overrated.  I compare it to Pat's and Geno's in Philly, good when your drunk, but only when your drunk.\n\nI went to Pitt for 4 years and I have to say I never understood the Primantis hype.  I dont know how you get famous for putting fries on a sandwich when the fries suck.  They are soggy and tasteless, maybe the worst I've ever had.  I will say the coleslaw is pretty good, and I'm not usually a coleslaw guy, but it doesnt make up for all the other shortcomings.  \n\nHalf the sandwich falls out while your eating.  The \"cheesesteak\" might be the most tasteless sandwich ever.  You have to use a whole bottle of hot sauce just to get a little flavor.  \n\nPrimantis sucks...go to Fatheads on the Southside or Uncle Sam's in Oakland.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "M6oU3OBf_E6gqlfkLGlStQ", "review_id": "1iAdsyXH4AeFsRDdpymoCw", "text": "Why waste time? Want a sandwich, fries and slaw? Put it all in one, this is what Primati Bro's  does. \n\nEvery sandwich here is huge, not really due to the protein, but due to the handful(s) of fried and slaw and the thick bread each one is built with. I opted for the Colossal fish and cheese sandwich (6.99).  The fish had a nice crisp batter, the fires were a bit soggy , the bread was nice and soft and the slaw was decent.  Alone I loved the fish, All together the starch of the bread and fried over power the fish. There was hot sauce at the table to help add flavor (frank's red hot style). \n\nSeating is odd, seat your self and you will get service when you are noticed. Drink come in to go cups and the menu is on paper for you to keep as notice to you doctor of your  1000+ calorie meal. \n\nMy coworker also got the cheese fires for extra cholesterol and to max his per diem. Cheese wiz smothered soggish fries. It was decent but it did not blow me away by any means.\n\nBottom line, if you are a tourist, give it a try, if you are a local come for the nostalgic name.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "g3z_RHT1oBH8e8vKcAUhTQ", "review_id": "xGD3z-tQY_PfKTL3Lasf3A", "text": "I am going to echo Colleen C here: \"A solid 4-stars for a solid-as-hell sandwich!\"\n\nWe sat outside on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon. It was busy but we were able to be seated immediately. The waitress was running around like crazy but she took pretty good care of us. She did get my order wrong but I was willing to keep the wrong sandwich but she came back within 5 minutes with my correct one and apologized. That is great customer service. I am glad she did get me the correct one because I really wanted the ham and provolone.\n\nSo, the thing here that stands out to me (loving the north bread and missing it since I live in Orlando) is the BREAD! So freaking fresh and moist. So fluffy. You make fingerprints in it when you hold it, I love that. \n\nSo my concern, the coleslaw... I hate mayo but here they make it with vinegar, win! \n\nAmazing bread, coleslaw, fries and tomatoes with whatever meats you want, delicious.\n\nThis is a must stop in Pitt just as everyone knows and tells you so do yourself a favor and listen to them!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xc5CjZ8NoL8F9eYBII5d6w", "review_id": "5syMFuTDn_wawDj2lFbQ3g", "text": "Really bad service. Make sure to get in the face of the wait staff or count on being ignored", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "1Lu8MAjA8byyrwHQoYpiVQ", "review_id": "Fz1GJWBxgpPaOZiKTCPIiQ", "text": "Ok I think I fouled up on my order... I went with the spicy sausage and all I could taste was potatoes, which maybe if i didn't order chili fries I would have been more in to. After my chili fries with nacho cheese, which could have been tastier, maybe if they switched the cheese to a sharp cheddar and some pepperchinis would have helped. \n\nAs far as the sandwich goes, I should have gone with something with more meat, rookie mistake, and maybe a side of chili instead of chili fries. My favorite part of my sandwich had to be the coleslaw, that was on point. I'm not sure if I should have put Ketchup on my sandwich or what the hell to do with the heap of potatoes in the sandwich? I really can't wait for a rematch with this place, because I think I need another shot to get my order right.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4agPwOXG86IMZsrIs2Jeww", "review_id": "AqQvz5x-M4J0R08iI29Oig", "text": "The food here is outstanding, and the beer is damn cheap. This is a must visit if you're in Pitt. \n\nSidenote: While there, I saw Bruce Vilanch slamming down a sandwich. If that fat bastard eats at Primanti's, you know they are serving the best sandwiches around. His poor assistants (I think they were his assistants, or I hope so, for their sake) probably had to wipe the messiness of his face. They had their heads down following in Bruce's large sweaty shadow walking out of the place, most likely ashamed of what they just witnessed. You can't unsee certain things.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0DvgUuozYTDRjVgzlS2ZhQ", "review_id": "nh0h3auZb2g9NNWIPvSnIQ", "text": "I tried Primanti Brothers when I was in Pittsburgh for an Eric Clapton concert. Like many tourists, I tried Primanti Brothers because I saw it a thousand times on TV. The particular location I went to is tiny - much smaller than it seemed on TV. Regardless though, the sandwiches are pretty good. \n\nI sat at the bar and ordered the pastrami sandwich with the provolone, slaw, fries and tomato. The slaw was exactly how I like it; vinegar instead of mayo is the way to go. The fries were pretty good but not amazing. Not sure if they double-fry the fries but they needed to be a bit crispier in my opinion, especially when you consider that they will get automatically soggy on the sandwich. The pastrami had a nice taste but could have tasted more \"homemade\". The Italian bread was a nice touch, but eat quickly or the bread will dissolve into the meat/slaw. \n\nTwo complaints. The sandwiches are not as big as you would think. They are bigger than most deli-style sandwiches but not quite as colossal as I thought it would be. Also, the meal is served on a piece of wax paper... This is probably tradition but I think a plate would better suit. All in all, my experience was good at this tourist-flocking sandwich shop.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "tcdMVOaY3Yf8jPw-Qwo5Bw", "review_id": "0jo8t_ZXtkL-6GyzzuaImA", "text": "I hit the Primanti Brothers Market Square location to see if the sandwich lives up to the legend and it does. The shop offers a wide array of versions from beef to fish but the grilled steak has rich flavor that is nicely cut by the slightly vinegary Cole slaw. The addition of the fries and Cole slaw on top of the sandwich will make any of the offerings at Primanti a delicious and unique flavor of Pittsburgh.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "V1oOVqCOc3RRSUvcrEQgVA", "review_id": "GJzim1dQciRa2PuBvCbj_A", "text": "I love primanti's but this local is less consistent than the strip. Need more fries on sandwiches. Generally packed during lunch.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XpJjuIex2trTfJwc6lbM-g", "review_id": "33ATczdT2vOwBdZxz2tgOw", "text": "I had been wanting to try a Primantis sandwich ever since I seen it on Man v Food. Went to Pittsburgh for a weekend trip to the zoo and aquarium so we had to stop!  Had a ragin' cajun chicken sandwich. It was great! Normally I hate coleslaw but this was something different. Not your normal mayonnaise-y coleslaw, it was oil and vinegar. It was fabulous. Fries were crispy and sandwich was cooked well. :) When I go back to Pittsburgh this will be on my list of places to stop.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "O8NESXus6VYMAXuTsR9UZw", "review_id": "QHwns3zhaK3JSubBThhAcg", "text": "Underwhelming is one word that comes to mind. The meat tasted cheap, the fries were soggy and the sandwich as a whole was pretty tasteless.\nMaybe my expectations were just too high, I don't know. I went bc I had to, but I definitely will skip next time I'm in town.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5g66SNk2vm4sm6m3wyGrIA", "review_id": "ZgPkFUWmdCgfoL3jmbKcUQ", "text": "Previous reviews have said it well: Lackluster, tasteless food.\n\nAte at Primanti Bros with a group of friends while in Pittsburgh; we heard about it from 'Man vs. Food' and were assured that it is a Pittsburgh institution. The sandwiches are large and the pricing is fine ($6-$9), but what you get is a sloppy sandwich with food service-grade meat topped with lukewarm fries. Good in theory, bland in execution; it's a lot of calories without the accompanying flavor.\n\nWe also had terrible service at the Market Square location; I'll chalk this up to a fluke. The patio seating at the Market Square location is wonderful on a sunny day, but it started to rain and they actually retracted the awning, explaining that it wasn't designed to get wet --but apparently their customers are.\n\nThe legacy and infamy might tempt you to eat here, but take your money elsewhere and buy good-tasting food instead of kitsch.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "u2JIRfluso3GGH0RL377Lg", "review_id": "LfzOH-hIImLAvGJseHOV8g", "text": "Just writing a review makes my mouth water. I've only been once but I got one of the well-known pastrami sandwiches loaded with fries and cole slaw. It's huge, and if you're a snobby chick that refuses to eat like a man then don't even bother visiting. This place is seriously cool and it's featured on the Food Network, which is a big deal to a food dork like me.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "t2CJ8v_BvhxrC291ZWnRSg", "review_id": "3uttrWhUVNIhAYW1XYm9yQ", "text": "This was probably one of the most anticipated sandwiches of my life. After seeing this place on Man v Food, I was determined to come here. Well on a business trip to Pittsburgh, I lightning bolted over to this place as soon as I got off the plane.\n\nPoint blank, this sandwich IS worth all the hype. As excited as I was, I was slightly skeptical about how fries and slaw would mix with some of the sandwiches. So I ordered the Pastrami sandwich which comes with the aforementioned on top... It was straight up unbelievable. Surprisingly, everything mixed perfectly together and the bread even stood out as being very good. \n\nIf you're a health conscience, then it makes absolutely no sense to come here at all. You're here for the most unhealthy and delicious sandwich you'll ever have, so keep that in mind. That being said, this is place is delicious and it's an absolute must when visiting Pittsburgh.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dvnk4Sq80OzhcIptr8MBIg", "review_id": "BMBwcCWoqGTdv7kHaxbG0g", "text": "I am a foodie so when I travel, I must try foods that are famous in the city that I visit. So, Primati Bros is a must on my Pittsburgh trip. Well, I was not disappoint after eating their #2 almost famous pittsburger.  Next time, I will try the pastrami. My friend had the pastrami, and it looked tastier.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_-n5gpnBYwUURUd9HtXnJw", "review_id": "QgwWxgAic8afBQ3RKAqosA", "text": "There was basically no cheese on my \"cheese combo sandwich\", the fries were gross, and the waitress was nasty to us.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qmR8i49FE4kzMi8ODi5GKA", "review_id": "Num3kN5vajZh-Q1jxLThNg", "text": "Boring sandwich. Period. I fell for the \"hype\" and while it was filling for $7 bucks, it just did not satisfy a craving...I had the corned beef.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S4y3RDjjVzmi_7mqQZ4Dnw", "review_id": "DfCXhLdP4pV74d9pwiIkKw", "text": "I really don't know what the fuss about Primanti brothers is all about - other than their portions being big, the food was mostly tasteless.  To be fair, let me just say that my apple allergy prohibited me from partaking in their coleslaw and this could lead to my impression that they aren't all that special.  If you don't already know, Primanti Bros is known for serving up HUMONGOUS sandwiches piled high with meat, French fries and coleslaw.  \n\nI ordered their fish filet sandwich and it was just bad.  The fried fish filet was incredibly dry, the French fries were soggy and had been sitting out for a while and the vast amounts of tartar sauce I tried to dump on each bite did not do anything to help the taste.  \n\nOne thing you should DEF order if you come to the Primanti Bros shop is their chili cheese fries.  They are SO incredibly good.  The cheese is thick and they are very generous with the portions and chili - cheese - fries ratio.  This helped me to enjoy my meal more.\n\nPrimanti Bros - though famous - is not the type of place you would say ... take a date.  They're not fancy and this is the type of place where you are always welcome to dress down and you cannot be scared to use your hands and just dig into a sandwich.  Plates are not provided (sandwiches comes on the wax paper that is used to wrap sandwiches), but napkins are plentiful.  \n\nI am glad to say that I experienced the famous Primanti Bros for myself, but I would not be overly enthusiastic about a return.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pikb5vKV-9ZF-fnepku2vw", "review_id": "GvC8fw_A_GlAbBD9krrxsA", "text": "\"We used to go here all the time when we were drunk.\" Turns out it isn't so great sober. Sorry. After being talked up by my companions I got really excited for this place but I was sadly let down. My angus steak sandwich had dry meat and seemingly no taste. I'll give them an extra star for cheap drinks but takeaway another star as our waitress seemed to think she didn't need to do her job...and essentially told us that. No offense but this place isn't good enough for me to put up with waiters who are mad at the world and/or their life...go find a deli with awesome an awesome Reuben and then we can talk. What made that even worse is that we started at the bar with a witty bartender who was really great at his job. Whomp. Whomp. \n\nSoooo...yeah skip. Their time is past...unless you are drunk...", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "iaJgbhWEaRljvr3Pcj2uvA", "review_id": "AY7b4F2fRQ6zlKbr4iwd7Q", "text": "I love Primanti Bros. The restaurant appeared on dinners drive ins and dines. The mane thing they put on your burger is meat, cheese, fries, coslau. That's what they are know for but you can get it without all that stuff. Yes its a place for kids and yes they have TVs. I wouldn't really look at it as a bar. When you go there you must be really hungry. I would say you shouldn't have Attn in the last past 7 hours. i give pamanti bros a 5 thumbs up (IF I HAD FIVE THUMBS). Its also in walking distance from the steelers and the pirates Field.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q3fFv_ft17OyV-NRF1iQxw", "review_id": "dDDoLDnmfGdy6NTqmVSwEQ", "text": "When I first moved to Pittsburgh 2 years ago, I visited the Strip District Primanti Brothers location several times before trying this location in Market Square. I was initially a little skeptical but highly recommend this location over the original!\n\nThe sandwiches are just as good, if not better, in Market Square and actually bigger. I attribute this to the mostly male staff here vs. female in the Strip District since they seem to make most of their sandwiches based on \"handfuls.\"\n\nI also enjoy the atmosphere at this location best. Yes, it's still a bit divey, but it's less diner and more bar than the Strip District Primanti. Overall, I recommend this restaurant as a great, inexpensive place to grab a sandwich and beer in Market Square.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1p4so-snzeIsLzZNfVGBWg", "review_id": "yRVbyNho3lZ4aRgHbn3BbQ", "text": "Easily the best sandwich I have ever ate. I can see why year after year this sandwich ranks tops in the country. I never had a sadnwich with cole slaw and french fries on it, needless to say it is just as good as it sounds. If you are ever in Pittsburgh, eating here is a must!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "foot4WpcNOyXmYw28dAenA", "review_id": "SJB7vo6bHpR6z9X1BMKotg", "text": "I think I made the mistake of coming here sober. Primanti's is great if you've had a few. Oddly, this location closes at midnight so it's late night food without late night hours.\n\nThis location is much smaller than the others. There's no good way to get a group of 8+ people together here.\n\nIt's downtown near offices but doesn't seem to suit the after-work get together well. The food is still a decent value but that's about all it has going for it.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nKpiCJgHFCor4e_Mlvi4HQ", "review_id": "Cy5ti2HR0VtRmDdWjQ02Dg", "text": "Overhyped?  Over-televised?  Yes and yes.  However, they still make a very unique, bad-ass sandwich.\n\nLet it be known that I don't really like cole slaw.  Nonetheless, I liked their slaw atop my mountain of a sandwich.  And how can you go wrong topping anything with fries?   \n\nFun place with a fun menu and good sandwiches.  \n\nIt isn't the Best Food in the Universe, so some folks who build the place up in their mind after seeing it 14 times on the food channel are bound to be disappointed.  But if you take it for what it really is...  Well, you should walk out happy.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IUolBX9cWEcRFsq6fDjFRQ", "review_id": "LbxWWaxpMZw5kinoe0Ls1Q", "text": "Yum, yum, yum.\nIt just doesn't get better than a Primanti Brothers Sandwich with an Iron City beer.\nEating at the counter is a must.\nThis one is even better than the Primanti Bros on The Strip.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oVu80nyS45-9TTZvQHiYGw", "review_id": "0N2VjsOa_u37GWRs1E_H3Q", "text": "I was first excited that it's one of those places they review on the Food Network where they make specialty sandwiches, NYC style.\nIn reality, their food is not that great. Yes, the sandwiches are huge, come with fries inside, and a ton of meat, etc. But I've definitely had better.\nI was disappointed that the salads are premade; the ones you'd buy at a super market or gas station. I mean it is a casual place, but I was at least expecting a fresh salad.\nIn short, if you're on Market Square and are hungry for inexpensive (considering some of the other options there) and mediocare quick meal, you should give it a try.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uGdduYiGVwX_90UmhPfKhw", "review_id": "FpPFb8Cj977M2T6mWBh3ug", "text": "I've heard all the hype and wanted to try it.  Tonight was my second attempt here.   First time, new girl on the grill apologized to me at 10 minutes, at 15 I walked.  Not even an acknowledgement from the wait staff.   Tonight, the waiter seemed mad that I didn't know what I wanted to order.  After I explained that I'd never been there, he brought me a menu and then proceeded to ignore me for 10 minutes.  I walked again.  No more tries here.  Maybe I'm doing something wrong?  Haha.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "njQ8Bn6HtqD0iMI5ABX38g", "review_id": "zQwCr0bs9ixJ4rvAPxXfYQ", "text": "This joint makes excellent sandwiches. \n\nI ordered the fish sandwich and it was delicious! First off, its huge, and cheap. They stuff the sandwiches with cole slaw and fries (yummy). \n\nYou really can't go wrong here. \n\nThe place is usually packed to the brim, so you need to get in early before it gets full, which it will. Once it gets busy, the service gets worse. \n\nIf you're in the area, its definitely worth a try.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GOwk1Lq6cuTkJnxQ0pwTEQ", "review_id": "kWGdZYQ9nmHFTWrzKgKQXg", "text": "Had lunch here while visiting friends in the area .... After seeing all the hype about this place on various tv food shows I was very excited to eat hear . WOW ,,, what a dissapointment , This place is so over hyped it isnt funny . To compare this place to the famous sandwich places is NYC is a joke . The sandwiches may be big , but only because they are over stuffed with fries and cole slaw . To steal a line from a old TV commercial .... WERE'S THE BEEF .....  A major major dissapointment .", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zvJCcrpm2yOZrxKffwGQLA", "review_id": "-T96mAI9dzhMWylWr3JEYg", "text": "Dieters and supermodels stay away...there is nothing for you here.\n\nGreat big honking sandwiches.  You've seen them on TV and maybe they seem like a gimmick, but they really work.  Love the corned beef especially.  This location is not as \"real\" as the one down in the Strip District, but it's pretty cool.\n\nThere's a long line to order but it moves fairly fast.  Getting your food is a different story, so don't come here in a rush.  However, do come here.  If it's too crowded in the restaurant (or at their outdoor tables), then grab a table in the Market Square across the street and ingest these delicious gutbombs.   They also have a great beer selection so you can finish a pint or two while you're waiting for your grub.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e7gwDVBHQpI8waHDgAv8kQ", "review_id": "D2ONtZm3C89QuywIThbMtw", "text": "If you like sandwiches with french fries piled on them, go for it.   But no good sandwich needs nonsense like that.  These are not very good sandwiches to begin with and adding soggy fries doesn't help.  Not to mention the bread is not fresh and is just a thick, bland wonder-bready thing.  \n\nI appreciate that they're not aiming at  customers like me.  Big sloppy sandwiches are fun for a lot of people so I hate to be a party pooper, but I don't think the quality is there.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Qr19aIBxCniL5kl-eh3XEw", "review_id": "aao0-jAs2Pv3LEusMxSNPw", "text": "I was really looking forward to a huge tasty sandwich but was greatly disappointed! Everything was bland, nothing had seasoning, not even basic salt. Soggy fries, tasteless meat, average coleslaw on white bread trying to double for Italian bread. Save your time, money and calories and go to Wendy's instead.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YOiT4PXnvxE7-Q35ldWQ6A", "review_id": "8s51ym230Jg6MrxVvSfEGA", "text": "I was in Pittsburgh for a wedding and one of the places my gf who was with me wanted to eat at was Primanti Bros. You can either sit at table inside or outside and eat there or stand in the \"to go\" line. Since there were no tables available and we only had a few hours before the wedding, we opted to go. I ordered the italian sausage sandwich. So side note, we didn't eat the entire day, so in the moment, the sandwich hit the spot....in an okay way. I didn't think it was anything spectacular but the portion was pretty big. I did like the use of coleslaw instead of lettuce, not too keen on the fries, which is like carb overload.\n\nSo afterwards I asked myself, if I wasn't so starving, would I go back and eat a sandwich from there again? And the answer was, probably not. But you satiated my appetite, so thank you.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Yo6vWZmxQKFxbStaUE_Llg", "review_id": "tK3sjDmR3c-iDRfbqMejqQ", "text": "I wanted Pittsburgh food, and the internets sent me here.  Do not be intimidated to walk in this dump.  I went to the take out line and ordered a spicy sandwich something or another.  The bartenders are either overworked or just don't give a shit cause I waited for a while before ordering.  But stay strong, and look them down until they take your order. PS make sure you get sauce in those little packets.  Sammich is at best 6/10 but is comes with fries on the sandwich, fries!! Isn't that crazy everyone, fries on a sandwich!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EiZS0DCbbVnck_76IGJkag", "review_id": "vgf3iO6PwvHvGuXefpn5Hg", "text": "Super slow service. They have inside and outside seating which is nice. However, they only have two waitresses outside for about 20 tables. They don't take your entire order they only take your drink order and then your good order. It took 10 minutes to get our drink order. After finally getting our drinks she waited another ten minutes to come get our food. When we ordered our food when I asked for light coleslaw she said they can't do that and for me to just take it off. She explained that they just put fistfuls on it. So why can't they just put less fistfuls on it? \n\n\nOur waitress was very rude and didn't make me feel welcomed at all. She never introduced herself and just treated us like animals. \n\nI would never tell anybody to go to the Primanti Brothers again downtown. The one in Oakland is so much nicer and better quality. \n\nIt's really bad management to have only two people serving outside when there are over 20 tables. It's not fair for the customers or for the servers. \n\nWhile the food was good as always it wasn't worth the wait because it just took to long. The service wasn't nice at all and I wouldn't tell anybody to come here when it's crowded.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cZBMWplAGAi2fkPlUpVN4g", "review_id": "En7fk5X4ZLNVut_g3LlgVg", "text": "First time ever in Pittsburg and had to have Primanti Bros. Sandwich was awesome! (Cheesesteak) and a tall Yuengling to go with. Perfection!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6s8LBczafGln9PbVE6zrIA", "review_id": "UQ9s_a-XU6vFO-_5c71YfA", "text": "In Pittsburgh it seems french fries are treated more like a condiment than a side. I'm not much of a sandwich fan but  Primanti's really does serve up a huge and filling sandwich for a decent price.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nyuDHaS6OReMd_hqaclE6A", "review_id": "OYF2jx7cHhbkGNJCRL8RZw", "text": "This place holds a nostalgic appeal for people born and raised in Pittsburgh who grew up eating here. If that experience is what your looking for, please visit. If you're looking for a tasty meal, go somewhere else. 5 stars for history, 0 for food quality and flavor.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KvzAzlRtoYHupbKEzm8fOw", "review_id": "Y_MLGC6lHV6lAbrlXE0VJg", "text": "I just moved here back in September and one of the first places i was told to go for great food was Primanti Bros. The food was great as I was told from several people from the area and back home.\n\nWhat I was not happy with was the setting policy and service. Just to get a seat here I had to wait standing up watching people eat like a creepy stalker just to see who would get up first and finally when I got a seat no one cleaned our table for a while or even took our order cause no one even knew we had been seated. If we were bad people we could have stolen the check from the last table as they had paid with cash. Once we got a servers attention and got the table cleared and our drinks and food ordered the server forgot our drinks and when we where finally able to flag her down our food came out not even 5 minutes later. In total about a 30-40 minute wait from arrival to food. Don't even think about getting a refill I had to walk in and ask the bartender for refills for me and my family after being ignored several times. When we were done we wanted to leave but couldn't till we paid the bill and because we paid with credit card we had to wait for the server to return with our card. It took so long and with other people looking at us to get the hell up so they could sit we just walked in to retrieve the card at was just sitting on the back of the bar and had not yet been processed so I had to wait again.\n\nFood can only get you so far, so my suggestion is if you want a good Food and can wait an hour feel free and come here. If you don't have the time just go next door to the Subway.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xQyTk3rjJkaD_elXppJOww", "review_id": "xP_zNqFGiytSRaEBp5Vozw", "text": "I really like a good sandwich. I like a nicely loaded sandwich with more toppings than I can handle. This place has those super large messy sandwiches that required a ton of energy to eat. \n\nThere are so many things going on in this world that I am unaware of. There is always one thing that i can count on and that is a sandwich from this resturant.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 18, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MtHG8vCieiOl-pyvjMIaEQ", "review_id": "QkK_utIv2x0NwA80xtnGAg", "text": "I like sandwich and stuff as much as anyone else. this place was pretty good. The prices were good also. the staff was good. Everything worked out the way it should. There were no negative surprise. No poistive surprises either. It was a nice resturant.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sXluzo65hRYjLFyyDi0uDw", "review_id": "VEaMoG_K0XlxQaqTlQQfGQ", "text": "Returned to Pittsburgh, Ate at Primanti a 2nd time:\n\nI stand by my decision: Pass.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hehZdQ-fMtGIislW16S2aQ", "review_id": "g-ghJX-ji2lFFsNGnqTPqA", "text": "Primantis is the ideal Pittsburgh sandwich. Fries, coleslaw, provolone, whatever meat you'd like in between the famous mancinis bread. I love this location especially because of the hours. Living downtown it's hard to find places to eat late at night but the market Sqaure primantis is open till 12 o'clock 7 days a week. I've tried variations of the sandwich but my favorite so far is the pastrami. I went tonight and I'll be back again the near future.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0nwGDBBbMyu1wUGhmVtMnw", "review_id": "Spqxt8AF0wnnodXB4YPZDQ", "text": "Got a sandwich to go so I can't give a full review but when I ate it, the fries were soggy and SOO greasy.  I had the bag in my purse and the grease leaked through and eventually broke the bag.  Really want to eat in there next time since everyones sandwiches looked yummy.\n\nTheir vegetable soup was great!  The people who work there are the best.  Amazing service.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NDeHruJYG1VxhqnRSPsjmA", "review_id": "rD6VG6zs3Ehy2oXoGeweFw", "text": "Not sure that I could eat here more than once every 10 years, but I'll take my chances. I suppose it helps that my doctor's office is 2,500 miles away and the chances are slim that I'll run into him here.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uqGVi2Eos_i_GdIdP_DWEg", "review_id": "JGihxgi40zp8s7oQdzNO9g", "text": "There was a lot of hype leading up to a visit to Primanti Bros.\n\nI was very excited and wanted badly to love it.  The place was packed, but the service was friendly and on top of it the whole time we were there, despite having a group of seven.\n\nThe Pitts-burgher: fries, coleslaw, cheese steak --all on a single sandwich.  I expected a taste explosion in my mouth, but somehow, everything just seemed to cancel everything out.  The Cheese-steak was just a burger.  The fries were mushy and undefined.  The only thing I could kind of taste was the slaw, and it was not my favorite.  \n\nI'm saddened to say, I left half my sandwich completely untouched on the table when I left.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vaLbGhb2fVZUgrIv7umQGg", "review_id": "DaLIoGiSR75bV-xmVJW1Cw", "text": "I had the famous Pitts-Burger and it was disgusting! The only reason I'm giving it two stars is because of the bread. The bread is super soft and tasty but the meat was gross and the cole slaw was bitter. I don't see what the hype is all about!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vxPODovDtpgC8yiCwfxXBQ", "review_id": "N0aI7x1V1FPO5o53jZB8uA", "text": "If you've been to Pittsburgh you know what to expect from a Primanti Sandwich. When I'm in the mood for them, they are fantastic. So when my mother and aunt came to visit da Burgh for the first time they were intensely curious about local restaurants, and this one came up. They thought it sounded fun and different, but since one is pescatarian leaning to the veg side, and the other is gluten intolerant, I really didn't think Primanti would be the best place to take them.\n\nWalking around down town we passed this one, and they wanted to sit down and give it a try. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside, which was really amazing. We were also amazed by our server. By the end of the meal, we were amazed she remembered to show up at work at all. In fact, its a distinct possiblility that she didn't ever work there, and was just confused and thought she was at the greek place across the square. You don't go to a sandwich shop to be blown away by your server, but there is a minimum standard you should aspire to, and she was far off that mark.\n\nShe took forever to get there, but it was no hardship sitting outside on a beautiful day with two of my favorite gals. We talked about the menu, Auntie decided to order anything with no bread, with some loaded fries. Mom wanted a sardine sandwich, but only if its the sardine filets, she doesn't like the kind with bones. She is not one to make a fuss, so figured cheese and egg would be fine too. \n\nWhen she came around for drinks, they got a water and a pop. I asked if she had PBR, and she replied she didn't know. Then continued to stand there, pen in hand, ready to write my drink order down. OK then, how about I just have a diet pop. Before she ran off, we ordered our meals. I asked her if the sardines have bones in them or not. She looked up from her note pad and looked at me with a look that said {insert foul insult here} and shrugged. A big, slow, deliberate shrug. Not a word. And then just stood there waiting to write my order down. After a good, long, awkward pause, she said \"I don't know.\"  All three of us just looked back at her, waiting, until eventually she sighed, held her pad down by her side, and with a big roll of the eyes, asked if I wanted her to check. Yes. Please do.\n\nSo then she ran off, and started running food out to tables all around and refilling drinks. Running the sandwiches, she would grab two or three tables at a time, and then put all the sandwiches down, sort of paw through them to see what was what, and leave theirs and take the rest. It was just strange.\n\nShe came back, and without looking up announced \"Don't matter, we are out of sardines anyways.\"Facepalm! From the length of time she had been inside the restaurant, I doubt she even asked. Mom, very uncomfortable that her question had become such a horrible inconvenience, asked for egg and cheese. Auntie ordered loaded fries to start, then her corned beef with no bread. The waitress told her she already gets fries with her sandwich, but she wanted them anyways. I got balogna, just because neither of them would ever guess what jumbo means.\n\nOf course, the order came out quickly, and wrong. Mine was fine the way it came, but not what I asked for. Mom was the same. Auntie was fine, but no loaded fries every showed up. Until we got the check, that's where they were. Getting those taken off was another huge inconvenience to our poor server. \n\nMy Aunt picked up lunch, and left the tip. I don't know what she left, but I think that probably amazed the server as much as her server amazed us. All in all, I reckon she enjoyed our lunch together just as much as we did.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RQ2BAkfTB7C6pD72OwFj8A", "review_id": "rymF9ogQL8lVBwJwT-Zjfg", "text": "I was pleasantly surprised!  I went in with low expectations after seeing the so-so reviews and hearing from people that it's not all it's cracked up to be.  Got the steak sandwich with everything on it.  I ate most of it and wasn't even that hungry to begin with.  Definitely needed salt/pepper and the hot sauce they had.  When you add potatoes to a sandwich it tends to make it taste bland unless you have a killer sauce.  The sandwich could feed most people for two meals and it's only $7..great value.  23 oz miller lite was only $4..also so cheap.  We enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the head cook make quick work of 100+ sandwiches.  These people got the routine down pat.  I would definitely eat it again and appreciate the history of the place.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vxPODovDtpgC8yiCwfxXBQ", "review_id": "VdePqEOhk6NzkbHgRsU8fg", "text": "The restaurant did their level best to make it up to me, so here's another star for giving a damn. Thanks!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6RApxb0tVUSFd1-WeKR50g", "review_id": "P529Jh7QasSJXoC-1f_gSA", "text": "Definitely didn't live up to the expectations.  Being from the east coast I've had my fair share of delicious sandwiches.  Stopped in for lunch and had the capicola sandwich.  Outside of the bread I can't say it was memorable in any way.\n\nThat said I could see this as a post night out stop and would probably enjoy it a lot more.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W-C3DEIowiznAWHaS9f-lg", "review_id": "r_qW5p4z-jdUpRJydr2HXw", "text": "Well, now I know why people don't usually put french fries in their sandwiches. Sandwich comes out huge and kind of dry, and you can't taste the meat at all.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hzv217GthgS4it-cMlUHYg", "review_id": "UEzlpRlNDFbiAzEXJ6rt9g", "text": "This was a fun sandwich as I was visiting Pittsburgh. It was neat to hear the origin that truck drivers just wanted their cole slaw & fries slapped in with the sandwich so they could eat it on the go. I appreciate the concept & it's worth a try but I don't need to come back. I liked fat heads more.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mONs05WBKG29PXxlhDRxJA", "review_id": "oU0revdCMAktji0dwea8pQ", "text": "Was in town on a baseball stadium tour and heard about this place from the locals.I enjoyed my sandwiches and was hooked with the special slaw added to the sandwiches.I was also in luck once we caught the pirates game I noticed they had primantis in the park so I ordered another sandwich.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6Gx_S6os8J5izO_eo1sMXg", "review_id": "QAZMf1tQJr0geIsGUSnrQA", "text": "The beer selection is limited to what you might find in convince store (in states where this is possible. Sandwiches are Pittsburgh landmarks though and the food is good but nothing truly special. Great place to hang with friends, catch a game and chow down.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t5ZTcunAnG8AeqeDdz4vBw", "review_id": "OyJAdxNZXnHPHFFnX4Nl_g", "text": "customer service is always nice but dont you all think that this place is little over-rated? Their 'Almost Famous Sandwitches' need some hard work to get famous. Basically, this place is like Dr. Pepper soda. People are crazy about it but that thing tastes extremely ridiculous.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z99DzIwHxgaOXzRvT5NV1A", "review_id": "kVIyNNKw67iCPMCRwoIUkw", "text": "Well I can say I came to Pittsburgh and finally tried the famous sandwich. Oh yes I was in carb coma, but it was so enjoyable. But I have no guilt for eating a whole sandwich by myself. I did wash it down with an ice cold beer. If you are in Pittsburgh like the Food Channel said you have to visit this establishment.  \n\nNow I have to be on a diet :-)", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HGNgBcdu3VAxHPVj5EMhVQ", "review_id": "AXt1IiPNTwzvlyoVKdzrUQ", "text": "We decided to stop by Primanti brothers after hearing all the hype from everyone. We were already primed with the fact that their sandwiches are stuffed with fries so we decided to just share one sandwich. And holy moley was it colossal (well we DID get the colossal fish and cheese). We ended up taking most of the fries out because it got too heavy and filling. The coleslaw in the sandwich was pretty good-- not a huge amount of mayo which is what I like. However, even finishing half the sandwich was a huge battle for me. Toward the end, it wasn't pleasant at all because it was just way too filling.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mAEwUdVJ3vhA_L-MKqLGpw", "review_id": "luBWxl0J6rdjwE333agFdA", "text": "I go to Point Park so this Primanti's is a staple for me and my friends. We go here probably 4 or 5 times a semester - always in groups of at least 4 and often more. The food is so great it's hard to care about anything else. I usually get the capicola with an egg, or pastrami with an egg. I have realized recently that the service is getting worse and worse (last time I went there I wasn't able to get a refill on my drink because our server never even came by our table after he served our food). Also, I was super upset that you were completely out of malt vinegar for my sandwich. Other than that, it's always great.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AIrxb5jJiO-feKS5zntfUQ", "review_id": "n0K6NFa31ouqGDik8_b2rA", "text": "So people rave about this place, and there are many of them now around Pittsburgh. You get exactly what you think you are getting, no frills just good old meat and carbs. It's  fun, you can sit outside in market square, the wait staff are friendly, you can people watch and fill up on a sandwich that you have to dislocate your jaw to eat, filled with fries and coleslaw. This place is iconic, give it a try, it's not gourmet, but sometimes you just want simple.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9O7w_rsK3mhXP9HPfiJY5A", "review_id": "_M9q-lFSWFG4qLt7AD4-ZQ", "text": "Best thing i had in Pittsburgh. My food was hot and quick. The beer was cold and there  was plenty of it. I ate and watched the steelers game. Very nice staff. Definitely stop by again next time i am in town.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUO9hsujaRGqjvP6FBioJQ", "review_id": "hVyOZ4hlg8S04uvAu6P9ng", "text": "Great food and very filling. Definitely need to walk this meal off when finished. Turkey and cheese was delicious. Fish sandwich was ok, not exceptional.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nILP2YKV-7iW4bgyBmRpHQ", "review_id": "D2K9dnFO9tOVdMeKeaVkoQ", "text": "Good quality is good. It's a unique experience for sure. I highly recommend it. \n\nTonight while eating sat right next to a Steelers player. So yes it is a great hang out. \n\nWhen going seat yourself. Order some great grub and enjoy yourself. This is a Pittsburgh must.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vrZwKARVPOowx9sncC59XA", "review_id": "2bKx-m8Gctx91I_8A2RNRQ", "text": "The sandwiches are giant, the atmosphere is good. I was there while the Steelers were on, so it was festive.\nI agree they are a little dry...so get hot sauce, or ask for some mayo or ranch, ect...\nAnd it was quite warm in there.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6eLM3fvUjW5zFjcQos-Hkg", "review_id": "hYV__-09cYbtUopYbZGxiA", "text": "I knew that once we hit Pittsburgh, we HAD to try Primanti Bros. Everybody AND their bro had been raving about it and I just had to give it a taste for myself. \n\nUnfortunately...my taste did me no great feat. I ordered the Capicola and Cheese from a waitress who would have rather thrown a sandwich in my face than take my order...no joke: service=terrible. HOWEVER, I was willing to give them a pass seeing as it was the day of a Steelers home game and that place was PACKKKKED. (I've done my fair share of service work and I know days like that can be a real bitch) Moving along...after I ordered for myself and my handsome ginger sidekick, I was oozing with excitement to get my butt in a seat and chow down on this sandwich I had heard about all weekend! \n\nFast Forward THIRTY. MINUTES. LATER. We get our food.\n\nOk, I get it, your busy. But let me reiterate here: FOUR tables were served before we were. And we only got two sandwiches. Insert pissed emoji here. \n\nSo, after all was said and done, my sandwich was just ok. Nothing to write home about. The service blew it for me. And I was so pumped too. Damn.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k-9hWgyHCSxlnPB_wPZ5JA", "review_id": "MVz4vKHgaw2Gzm_2lHWjUw", "text": "Service was excellent! There girls work together so well and is like a welcome committee to the city!! Parking was a bit tricky because of some construction in the square, cool area tho. Food - odd the way they put things together, you would think it would taste nasty but actually it's awesome... slaw, fries and all!!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "69RrZ0La4PmAaLUGTeRRuA", "review_id": "tShUdxpEnYMyRdPmqAjHkg", "text": "Today was the day we finally got to try this place!\n\nI was in the mood for a cheesesteak and the waitress suggested an angus sandwich.  While it was different from a cheesesteak that im used to, it was definitely delicious! However I would get the coleslaw on the side next time.  She suggested a Cajun chicken sandwich for my husband  (because he said he liked a little spice) he absolutely loved it! we washed it all down with a local IPA.\nAll in all great food, definitely worth the visit-- and great service! Our waitress happened to be from Harrisburg ( that's where we are from!) so we shared some really great conversation!!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "91oQrxAU_P9Tz9S9mf2mDA", "review_id": "ecsLrNDM6-NqQ01yCUkCHQ", "text": "I've tried it twice now because if you ever mention you're going to Pittsburgh the first thing you hear is \"Oh Man, you HAVE to go to Primanti's\".  Sorry, I guess it's just not my thing.  It's not horrible once I take off all the french fries they pile up, but it's definitely not my thing.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k2lqeHXJSnGfl8pvWkcQHg", "review_id": "PV3XUB03StXDtX-oh4O6KQ", "text": "The sandwiches are interesting and the fries in them are interesting.\n\nI don't like fries or potatoey fries, mostly just the crispy ones.\n\nThe sandwich was good and quick but because I'm not a huge fan of fries it wouldn't make sense for me to go back.\n\nIt also was super crowded.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NhJ8MR2jGgmcgMQXdiFF1g", "review_id": "sNphj9juOOK5M4rlr5_rfw", "text": "Delicious huge sandwiches with fresh cut fries. Pastrami won't let you down & you'll be more than full all day.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NChl6bTuhngG6_R4-pp20w", "review_id": "ggnw4cJdZ_v-JmwvmObMqw", "text": "It's good if you're in a pinch (or don't have cash) but do yourself a favor and hit-up the original location on 18th street. Seriously, you could walk there...and trust me, you'll need the exercise..", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T2mp48TbaT2UneaGsrZt5A", "review_id": "S8iZWUK9-mPB8WaiBOuLsw", "text": "After much recommendation we stopped here for lunch while we were in Pittsburgh for a wedding the other day.  I had never been there before so I asked the waitress for recommendations and she had suggested the angus beef or pastrami.  I had turkey on my mind so I ordered the turkey sandwich and my husband had the angus beef.  When we got the sandwiches both of them were overstuffed with the meat, French fries, cole slaw and tomatoes. I asked for my sandwich with no tomatoes and the coleslaw on the side and a side of ranch.  The sandwiches came in fresh Italian bread and with lots of napkins.  The sandwiches were definitely something to experience and very filling.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jQYXFK-2We4JNuahZ6F2rA", "review_id": "1xFbdIpC7VKw_rXOKIlniw", "text": "It was alright. I had the roast beef sandwich with all the toppings: slaw, cheese, and fries. It was good but not as good as many try and make it out to be. Definitely different. I also had wings and beer and those items were great.  Also, it's a great place to watch a game.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y3FIEodUK6t-Vuy7iKzNSg", "review_id": "o2OOYdnwDqriNqvsJAAktQ", "text": "The sandwich was HUGE and full of fresh flavor. The photos show thick crusted, white, bread but it is soft and easy to eat. I was surprised that that fries (which are on the sandwich) aren't soggy. I selected the beef. Only three stars because although it has fresh flavor it's very plain. No spices or fresh herbs makes it a very flat sandwich experience.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5h4Wd1WBOk2IrvtAnutVsw", "review_id": "vSe2-HhtWq2dmpJekfaCfA", "text": "Downtown pittsburgh, Pittsburgher cheese steak and corn beef and cheese!! Taste great!! Service was good, 12:20 in the afternoon, servings was one sandwitch tho, stuffed with slaw and fries,.. Still hungry!!!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QMlyaW1yK0pDPa0FLyHOCg", "review_id": "cXrjHuLNTAsQRG_iC5rW4Q", "text": "Great sandwiches, bring your appetite. If you've never heard of this place, you should definitely try it. No trip to Pittsburgh is complete without a stop at Primanti Bros. There's not much else I can say that hasn't been said in 100 other reviews.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g-Oz7AwoPMraYl8fjduupw", "review_id": "DAUvHt1KhFQXLHs20PsiGA", "text": "Food is as advertised. Service with a smile. \n\nLovely outdoor seating. \n\nThe bathroom needs a deep clean but otherwise the place looked spotless.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eXbhG33XU1UZ5jd7MBWWlw", "review_id": "mgWMSpsocdDX9tly9iZWVQ", "text": "Crazy theory for a sandwich..Cole slaw & French Fries stacked on the sandwich?!? I figured why not... It was Awesome!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4VoyhdjdErmkBNNMUMBFlA", "review_id": "-LtNzWaiMxCDndghmW8pDw", "text": "Let's see I think this this is one of those places you just have to say you have been. Honestly the burger or per Mantee sandwich it's self was lacking in flavor but put together quite well from the very nice bread to the well cook fries the slaw and I got the corn beef style it was huge the reason I am giving this restaurant for stars is because we had great service I really feel like we got a bang for our buck I believe $15 dollars is the cheapest that I have spent on a meal In a long while.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "10CUGdqW3w0znAb8KNqZcQ", "review_id": "8nP7JkdCnR6gt0IXwUv_iw", "text": "It was fun to go to this Pittsburgh institution, even if it isn't the original location. I sat at the bar and people watched, watched tv and let the lunch hour slip away with a corned beef and cheese. The staff were nice, even though they had a pretty busy lunch crowd, and the beer was cold. The sandwich was even pretty good but not spectacular, exactly what I expected but that's meant as praise.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JkIl1w-jg2RVw5oQTKBaDQ", "review_id": "iQj5Xzd227-X-ePNBq1h_Q", "text": "I'm from Los Angeles.  I live in Dallas.  And I've traveled to the north, south, east, and west of this great country.  So, I've been around the food block to know a good sandwich when I see one... and the sandwiches here are off da hook!  It's probably unlike any other sandwich you've ever had (unless you're a Pittsburgher, duhhh).  Who puts French fries on a sandwich?  And piles on the sweet and sour cole slaw?  On soft, thick sliced French bread?  Primanti Bros does!  \n\nI was in town for work, and of course had to catch a Penguins game...  and was glad to see how close this place was to the arena!  My co-worker and I came here afterward and were majorly impressed.  The corned beef one is sooooo good.  I seriously was sad when it was finished, haha.  I'm sure it's not super healthy, but it didn't feel unhealthy either.  It wasn't greasy, there weren't too many fries on it (a good thing, it was balanced well with probably 8-10 fries on top), the slaw was fresh and crisp, and the corned beef wasn't too greasy at all.  That soft French bread is the perfect surrounding for it all.  \n\nThe place itself is cool.  It has a nice patio facing the Square, and the inside has a cool diner feel to it.  Service was great and quick, parking was easy... but probably because it was late on a weeknight.  Metered parking, but it was free at that hour. :)  There aren't that many spots on the street, so during the daytime lunch rush or weekend I heard that there is a parking structure nearby.  Oh and prices?  Very reasonable for the amount of food you get.  One sandwich is around $7-8.  I think my sandwich had around 8 slices of corned beef, so that's a great deal. \n\nAlso, for what it's worth... we heard from native Pittsburghers that this one in Market Square and the other one on The Strip are the only two you should go to, as the other locations are not up to the same quality.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YJnSimIHWEthOVA7Xm9Yng", "review_id": "BVWv0-rFhxMUjm0quCfKpA", "text": "Totally cool place! Very comfortable and nothing fancy. It's a great place for anyone but it's especially a great place for a steelers fan! And the sandwich's are totally worth it. You can't go wrong here!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hzNent3ZwIwmTpLYdNcjuw", "review_id": "CmZutgfE8mygBpt0nLcvVw", "text": "It a small but cozy place, they serve the food quickly so many people can eat. Delicious and it is excellent for after Steelers game, also has tables outside so you can enjoy the view when weather is right. They also have music the tables are comfortable", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pKLIL8tm2QNjUoNhWl7uNw", "review_id": "Sy7BEmMhk0wx7YZFzn7AWw", "text": "Loved their Food! Lived up to the reputation.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dpy8V-vkUavnYAHrMesvyQ", "review_id": "cJ6k9DlUDYxnVz3h3-cKwA", "text": "It was like a right of passage for me....a personnel mission. To sit in Primanti Bros, in Pittsburgh and having the Pittsburger! I came and it was everything I dreamed it would be lol. Simple: Get there, order it, be happy my friends!", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "wSfX1WwRoPQ20c3HiDAOGA", "review_id": "G25eEZMcHQXd8p03igtcYA", "text": "I had to check this place out since I was in Pittsburgh. We got the colossal fish sandwich. It was pretty good, wished we would have gotten corn beef or pastrami instead of the fish. The fish was still good. French fries on my sandwich. Why not. Service was ok, took them a while to realize we just sat down. I recommend them to clean their tables and chairs a little better. I sat on a chair and it was a little sticky. Other than that it wasn't too bad. Next time I go back to this place, I'll def have to try their sandwich with corn beef or  pastrami.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KdwwzbhdPbLtaFoMxguVOw", "review_id": "Yhn-v1THTPYB7dP7eQALgA", "text": "\"Don't go there, it's touristy,\" native Pittsburghers told me.  But I insisted.  It was fantastic!  Sloppy sandwiches and greasy fries, but it was just what I didn't know I needed on a Saturday afternoon.  The staff was friendly, and even funny.  The food, while not of high quality, was delicious.  I loved it.  This place is going to be on my list of places to visit again.  It's cheap, it's quick and best of all it is tasty.  On a side note, the place was extremely well managed.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9Fu1UsWGf5ZC_zRwFkmQg", "review_id": "bNPxtBAhuo7srextYwS6Sw", "text": "Apparently a Pittsburgh tradition. Had the pastrami sandwich which had a lot of fries, but hardly any pastrami. The fries weren't very good either -- took them off and was left with a sub-par sandwich.", "business_id": "NeUf9FyCCIN4MEseNyqkXQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "bD8d_OiLfZZ1aPMbSVyWlw", "review_id": "CCf9w7RwVHm0VR5w3-3OLg", "text": "I don't know if ya'll know but Peppis kicks the shit out of Primanti Brothers! I mean come on, they have a hoggie named after Big Ben   named after his own spec's for a hoggie after being a regular there for years! Big Ben! This is the House of Prime Rib of Hoggie spots!\n\nDon't get sprung!", "business_id": "pvGT62T6Ci1LKOS9DL42pg", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3d0Vw3hPiUEWMwrlnC-IOQ", "review_id": "Dk1vN3iCKGCnS2ir7_uc1g", "text": "Typical dive joint. The establishment is a little soggy but clean. The service is a little slow, especially during a weekday lunch hour, but friendly.\n\nThe cheese steak is good but not spectacular. The portion size is large enough. The fries alternate between crispy and soggy. Overall, it's not a bad place to go for lunch if you're looking for a basic hoagie.", "business_id": "pvGT62T6Ci1LKOS9DL42pg", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5h8l-jqqDS2Cc8pFy3vMOQ", "review_id": "CmpfbCqqnstS9vXRcrItfw", "text": "updated", "business_id": "pvGT62T6Ci1LKOS9DL42pg", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "N0AQo747_Y8zCwT_afiGcw", "review_id": "mGUqeg-K1PK8kDiB6LOY-g", "text": "These sandwiches are amazing. They fill you up, they're delicious, and it's chill place to go and eat. A must try.", "business_id": "pvGT62T6Ci1LKOS9DL42pg", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5wTVzr3SyZzpiu-U_Yim6A", "review_id": "fsqTBwpK4kM7Ubd5DctS_g", "text": "Clean, fast, fresh, friendly, understated, and just plain great!\n\nI ordered the Big Wheeler today and it was awesome. Spicy steak/sausage mix, fresh bread, well worth the 1/2 mile stroll on this cold afternoon.\n\nJust go, you won't be disappointed!", "business_id": "pvGT62T6Ci1LKOS9DL42pg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kBJCCxuI0ONqHWjYutRWsA", "review_id": "1le1rwwSrF4wsSFMBcHY2A", "text": "Really tasty sandwich and a good amount of fries. I had a great time and got food quickly.", "business_id": "pvGT62T6Ci1LKOS9DL42pg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5wTVzr3SyZzpiu-U_Yim6A", "review_id": "42NVmCULy2ADHctp2d6FDA", "text": "Great place for lunch!\n\nThe reviews on yelp don't do this place justice.  The food coming out of the kitchen looked great --- especially the gyro's and french fries.\n\nI opted for the Quad-S (my term not theirs) Summer Sensation Salad with Salmon.  Big salad, not skimping on the ingredients, and nice piece of fish on top.\n\nI'll definitely be back. (once I finish my tour of lunch spots in Pittsburgh, I'm on about #45 without repeating)\n\nPlenty of seating, and they move you through quick despite the lines....", "business_id": "AH1PrZQDIdjpKgy1z8XxUg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1DUi6pRYXDT1oDFKCMsdzQ", "review_id": "ZxDh8grEIvoAwwIux5DUlw", "text": "so, i go in and order a gyro (yee-ro - you know, how you're supposed to say it).  the server goes you mean a 'jai-ro?!' (as in gyroscope), in a very loud kind of condescending voice.  i said, no, i mean a 'yee-ro'.  as if she didn't know what i was talking about anyway!\n\nwith the greek authenticity of the place seriously in question, i should've walked away then, but i was really hungry and didn't have a lot of time for lunch.  it was just average, nothing special.  again, i've been spoiled by NYC.  besides, i think it's a good policy to not eat where they can't properly pronounce what they're serving.", "business_id": "AH1PrZQDIdjpKgy1z8XxUg", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gwnVSev8aNLvMArs3WTfFw", "review_id": "jW0n-IevyYMRf9lEeDE_Iw", "text": "I decided to try this place after reading on Yelp how good it is.  This is no Mike and Tony's or big greek gyro in Market square.  I won't be back.  They only take cash. The workers are not Greek chefs and are very condescending.   The gyro sandwich for $5 was OK at best.  They threw some tomatoes on it. The sauce could be better.  The fries for $2.50 were undercooked.  I asked for ketchup and was told to find a table with a bottle.  We are talking a plain bottle with mystery ketchup. It was definitely not Heinz which is a sin in Pittsburgh!   I had to hunt silverware and straws.  You would think they would give them to you with the meal.  \n\nThey charge about $2 for a drink with no free refills.  They put a sign that said refills are 50 cents and if you take one without paying you are stealing and subject to prosecution.  You can also get a drink from their cooler for $1.  They are no-name juices or water like you might find in a dollar store for 25 cents or less.  \n\nTables were not very clean.  I was surprised at the number of patrons.  This place is definitely regularly visited. They have daily specials, but the #1 item on my list is quality and taste of food.  They get a C from me.", "business_id": "AH1PrZQDIdjpKgy1z8XxUg", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MA713-m2wv51bww8LN2fSA", "review_id": "Rh0FUM_WGH_MLbZbzm7ANA", "text": "Very reasonable daily specials, and large portions, of tasty fresh prepared food.  Not the most gourmet experience out there, but a fantastic value, and reliable consistent experience without a long wait.  I particularly recommend the grilled chicken salad (Bangin' homemade greek and ranch dressing) and gyro's.", "business_id": "AH1PrZQDIdjpKgy1z8XxUg", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hh7tDAgx-mYZwZlFjMm4vQ", "review_id": "rzCpMaB8EmP5ap3Vnl8JLQ", "text": "Zorba's is just \"okay\" in my opinion. Some people love it and I just don't understand. The salads are good, but the chicken gyro was unimpressive...kind of bland and the chicken was really dry. I haven't gone back since I found Madonna's right down the street - which in my opinion is money better spent.", "business_id": "AH1PrZQDIdjpKgy1z8XxUg", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t50BZz8ujWIfWw2WGjNwDQ", "review_id": "NzJLUhNwOiHGJI6eXh-CNw", "text": "The best gyro that I've had in Pittsburgh. The amount of meat on the sandwich varies quite a bit. All depends on who's making the sandwich. The younger gentleman makes a small gyro consistently while the lady who does the majority of the cooking makes a huge gyro. This really affects the taste and consistency of the gyro. The more meat the merrier...stay hungry my friend!", "business_id": "AH1PrZQDIdjpKgy1z8XxUg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AFNTPG5UmvJMuyWM7IPlPQ", "review_id": "zGMyRQAe2VppwHMgP2uwNQ", "text": "Eating an Armand's fish sandwich has become my white whale, but like ahab I'm cursed with misfortune.  Everytime I've tried to go they are closed.  You would think a restaurant at the back of bar would be open at 7.30pm.  Hah you'd be mistaken..\n\nOne of these days Armand's.  I will taste your fish sandwich.  One of these days.  I swear.", "business_id": "FD6OocZdFUfE2J5H0WN4fA", "stars": 3, "date": "2006-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BnBVuJgAUMm6dZQlSba8dg", "review_id": "bXjSr837urE3tmouRwLJmQ", "text": "Armand's is usually dirty. It is smoky, and filthy. The ladies bathroom embodies everything I hate in a bathroom - the toilet is too close to the wall, the sink has those push-button knobs, there is an air-hand dryer, and the door opens the wrong way. The patrons are occasionally rowdy, sometimes hostile. I have (more than once) gotten into a fight there with straight people about how gay I am. In all fairness, it may not be totally necessary to discuss lesbian oral sex techniques loudly over your 4th pitcher of beer for the night, except when it *totally is.* \n\nRegardless, this is a typical Pittsburgh Y*nzer filthy bar, a stand-in for those of us who miss Dukes, cheaper than dirt, staffed by wild rogues with hearts of gold, and maintaining totally erratic hours. No, I have never eaten their fish sandwich. I don't eat animal flesh, so I can't tell you if it's as good as they claim.", "business_id": "FD6OocZdFUfE2J5H0WN4fA", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bU8oW3KjhH4OmCbW1z4xUA", "review_id": "5JPZZ1ovYmmU_c0-4d4V9g", "text": "Love the fish sandwiches, they are all they are cracked up to be.  If you want lunch - try a sandwich here - but order ahead for pick up, or be prepared to wait 30 minutes or more in a shady looking bar.  The bar is very smoky, although it is also stocked with a soda machine if you get thirsty waiting for your sandwich to be made.   Although for a fish sandwich and fries you'll probably drop about $10, I think its definitely worth it.", "business_id": "FD6OocZdFUfE2J5H0WN4fA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Uy2E6lyYL7pg_ehdND38mQ", "review_id": "4FWM0v0_YIhDQICeiF79VQ", "text": "Let me preface this review by saying that I love dive bars. I'm not talking about trendy hipster bars that aspire to be dive-esque, although those have their place and I'm not knocking them. But when I find that sweet spot of a total and absolute dive that I don't actually fear for my safety in, I am super-happy.\n\nWalk into Armand's Bar anytime of day or night and it is full of cigarette smoke and regulars who are half in the bag. The drinks are absurdly cheap and the pour wondrously stiff. The people who drink there are friendly and when I've gone there with my husband we've been just left alone to drink and relax and when I've gone there with female friends old guys sometimes talk to us in a totally jovial/friendly/non-threatening way, but I've never had a problem just having my own space.\n\nThe bartenders are so sweet and as I said, very generous with their pours.\n\nSeriously, I love Armand's Bar. First discovered it because I wanted to try the fish sandwich they brag about and it is DELICIOUS! I crave it every time I know I'm going back to da 'burgh. I seriously think this is the best fish sandwich in the city, and that is saying something in a place where many restaurants do a great fish sandwich.\n\nSo, this is five stars for a *dive bar* because if you want the *dive bar* experience, this is it, and it's awesome. Obviously this is not a place to go get a great Sazerac (er, or any Sazerac), and yes, the bathroom's kind of iffy, but if you just want a place that is totally chill and downtempo where you can drink with friends, it's a great spot.", "business_id": "FD6OocZdFUfE2J5H0WN4fA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kbW_2H4_CTVoK9wGQxzBxQ", "review_id": "Pvcx_n2cUmUhoCpHfKAuqA", "text": "The fish sandwich alone is why I give this place 5 stars. It was one if a kind and worth the money. I bought the large fish sandwich and it had 2 and a half huge filets of a white fish over powering the large circular bun. She wouldn't say what fish it is but I didn't even care. Food is served from 11am-5pm Monday through Friday. The bar is \"smoker friendly\" and I'm not a smoker so I can't judge a smokers bar.. The older lady that made the sandwich for me has been making the same sandwich for over 40 years. That alone should make you try this sandwich.", "business_id": "FD6OocZdFUfE2J5H0WN4fA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6NJeL6Nbjft_-WdzH10Mdw", "review_id": "Q3QyukmqU_5Bikz182-jaA", "text": "Friendly, fast, the prices are fantastic. It's the definition of town diner. Can't wait to come back and try everything else. Also they have grits, that's all I needed to know.", "business_id": "o_wRqOpli9kyZGXlJtLLdA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dkHMJslryQJFtoRckjggow", "review_id": "UpsVKKFRQw2eA6SMwc-TZQ", "text": "Ate here this morning with my dad for breakfast. I've lived here over 3 years and have never been here but was glad I came. I ordered a veggie omelette which came with hash browns or home fries and toast and my dad got the spinach and red pepper skillet which had the hash browns already in it and toast on the side. The food and coffee were both awesome, but the waitress brought out our toast a good 5 minutes before our food came which was disappointing. I would definitely come back here to try their pancakes and lunch type of food. Cool interior decorations as well!", "business_id": "o_wRqOpli9kyZGXlJtLLdA", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qXDHcY1tuNAvrqC9cKAk6A", "review_id": "Ekmclsg2fNeDQQKErfpYKg", "text": "Its a tiny, greasy hole in the wall and I love it. I went for breakfast when my band was on tour, and the prices are small touring band-friendly! Breakfast isn't really hard to do, but I hadn't had anything that resembled home cooking in a while and I needed this place. This is now a must for anytime I'm in town.", "business_id": "o_wRqOpli9kyZGXlJtLLdA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LMLGAcKmXlE6xxJ1ja6VdQ", "review_id": "eEjaKGuLllPq--8m4FwcHA", "text": "If you're into diner food and unpretentious plates, then this is the place for you. (And me, and everyone alike.)\n\nThe Sandwich Shop doesn't look like that much from the outside but the warmth and atmosphere that Mama Ros and Mike put into it, is something amazing. \n\nJust had some coffee, and a modest plate of over-easy eggs with rye bread--but the eggs were cooked perfectly and the coffee great. If I remember correctly, you can customize your pancakes etc... Yes. A million times yes.\n\nI'll be sure to pay Mama Ros a second visit if I'm ever in Bloomsfield again. So should you.", "business_id": "o_wRqOpli9kyZGXlJtLLdA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mmEcBJO-2dCK1FlCCZVnLA", "review_id": "vNOV5xOGnt7kW-WT62XOwg", "text": "I was looking for a quick bite after an early morning work out and took a chance based on the yelp reviews. This place is a gem. \"Mom\" is a typical short order chef with years of experience under her belt. The food was hot, fresh and simple and the coffee was surprisingly good. Even though it is clearly a locals place (four people came and went whose food came without ordering it), the owner couple were welcoming and chatty. I heard all about their thanksgiving. They were closed Thursday and Friday to serve or deliver 300 meals to the needy in their community. 130 deliveries and others picked up. The community supports them financially but they cooked for nearly two weeks to make it happen. 100% gratuity well deserved. Keep it up mom!", "business_id": "o_wRqOpli9kyZGXlJtLLdA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 8, "cool": 8}, "user_id": "bhZ13wN_5lQrKX278AP_aw", "review_id": "Ir0PnxnHCjpwX2yMpTelHQ", "text": "I have walked past the Bloomfield Sandwich Shop a million times, but I never tried it.  I assumed it was a greasy and dive-y sandwich place, which is typically not my scene.\n\nAfter talking to Laura M., I decided to come here for breakfast with my family.  I was shocked at the low prices and even more shocked by the beyond friendly owners.  Customer service here is clearly a top priority, and these owners should be applauded for their awesome attitudes.  On top of that, the store has a very wide-range of hours.\n\nI ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel, but I was quickly jealous when my dad's sandwich came out on homemade Italian bread!  All of the meals were cheap and good.\n\nThe only caveat is that on a hot day, the inside of the Shop is stifling hot.  We enjoyed the outdoor seating, though.  I will definitley be back!", "business_id": "o_wRqOpli9kyZGXlJtLLdA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BOcojc9Sjk5p8MIcU681eQ", "review_id": "mrTgMqTvFsIEiEcKAC_J-g", "text": "excellent, excellent sandwiches.  almost too much food for a very low price.  corvette chicken FTW!!!", "business_id": "aIzx9R8MN9VgSSJt1jy5TA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLQre1nvUtW-RqMTc4iC9A", "review_id": "9KlNSeAlYGFityWmzNgvaw", "text": "Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is my favorite 'healthy' lunch.", "business_id": "MkrQV_nyxyC1F5ut5KxDMQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "chI2p-ROg2tXI2-tT2_G2A", "review_id": "yzBl5xfY7l9oRDIQ_FiZWA", "text": "I'm a big fan of Panera Bread in general. While I don't think it's all that healthy (even though it's mostly salads and sandwiches, the calories definitely add up. \n\nI'm not a big green tea fan, but for some reason Panera's Green Tea is SOO incredibly delicious. They even offer refills here (other panera locations don't. believe me, I've asked). I love the strawberry/poppyseed salad but it's a seasonal item. \n\nThere's also a nice selection of food for the little ones, although you're dropping almost $6 on a PB&J or Mac N Cheese. If you order a YOU-PICk-TWO combo you can throw in a dessert item for $0.99.", "business_id": "MkrQV_nyxyC1F5ut5KxDMQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7xH9Qey07WJYq5E1sFxo_g", "review_id": "X5LDiTKfKZefgY21ldmfLg", "text": "The number of bagel stores in Pittsburgh has declined over the last five to ten years, but thank God for Brueggers.  It's the one place in Pittsburgh where I feel as though I'm getting authentic New York style bagels.  And it's one of the last bagel shops in Pittsburgh to serve SALT bagels.  Yea, I know they're bad for me, but they are so damn tasty!  \n\nThe staff is quick but friendly.  The selection can be thin if you get there after 9.00a but I certainly prefer limited options to bagels that might not be as fresh.", "business_id": "sQWSHCIH_HUT4HUXaxDaBA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o9XGClSBzCsQxbcCzTPdnQ", "review_id": "bHmFuWcnpXI2D9ZyIjjIfA", "text": "The staff is very friendly at this location. I love the create your own salad option, and the produce is always fresh. Skinny bagels have become quite the trend, and Brueggers does it justice. At times, the coffee can be mediocre, but the bagels are always fresh, and Brueggers really is a Pittsburgh staple. A skinny zesty egg white breakfast sandwich is the perfect way to go for a lite breakfast.", "business_id": "sQWSHCIH_HUT4HUXaxDaBA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dKrF2Ka_7kFO0qdxwIUmkg", "review_id": "yXC6s5DHESH_D6KjmJRzwA", "text": "Pamela is a bad representation of this location! Attitude and lack of hygiene is an issue for this \"employee.\" I will not return.", "business_id": "sQWSHCIH_HUT4HUXaxDaBA", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_dxSKSMm-UITJN_MKPfrQA", "review_id": "i0G7ZdI3nNR9125l8JDkmA", "text": "I would love to give this place a good rating but wow, three times in a row you guys struck out. The average wait time per customer is usually around 5 minutes... So if there's 6 people or more in front of you, allow yourself at least 20-30 minutes.\n\nI just do NOT understand why this location is so slow... I would not recommend this spot to anyone, unless your in a real pinch.", "business_id": "sQWSHCIH_HUT4HUXaxDaBA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sApvvvnEp4Z-4do3a1pDgg", "review_id": "yV6c0eUd6VqAn7L2LpNZsw", "text": "Uncle Sam's gets the award for best cheese steak in the Burgh. This was a frequent lunch stop for me when I worked in the area. As I recall they only take cash so, if you only have a card on you, rob a bank or something because you do not want to miss out on this. Cheese steaks are top-notch but if you get there earlier in the day try the provolone and egg sub as a special breakfast treat. Then go back for lunch.... and dinner.\n\nTip: You must add sweet potato fries to your order - I think this is actually a law in all 50 states.", "business_id": "-tcf1WSfc2iNRf75AMW6pw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r5dQ8UFctVI83xzek68fyg", "review_id": "3LzlrpWvvmmLXuGWP49dnQ", "text": "I came here over the weekend with a friend.  While we originally had our hearts set on Burgatory (so good!) the wait was 1-1.5 hours.  We had plans and hungry stomachs, so she mentioned that Sam's is owned by the same company and is good.  Confirmed:  It is still cash only.  For $11, I got a 10 inch hot turkey breast sandwich, a ton of fries, and a large soda.  This portion is huge - really, I ate half the sandwich, a couple fries and was stuffed.  It was also really good!  I'm not sure why it's so hard to find a good turkey sub, but this place gets a thumbs up!", "business_id": "-tcf1WSfc2iNRf75AMW6pw", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "maadokk3SGGKscG9_-FAyg", "review_id": "wd6_Lo83Of2l8OoQ2yyrJA", "text": "Loaded Italian sausage sub... No need to say more! (Get cheese sauce for your fries). I have never had a bad sub from this place and doubt I ever will!", "business_id": "-tcf1WSfc2iNRf75AMW6pw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8rg_TeLLVrH6yXpIipvI_A", "review_id": "qBItb94dQsWlZEwesy0JdA", "text": "This place got really good subs. Freshly made and not a long waiting time. We had the Special Italian sub and the Ultra Uncle Sams Special. The Price is totally fine and the subs taste great.. you get them with fries. \nI don't give 5 stars because you can only pay cash and we didn't see a sign or anything where it says it. So of course got there with not enough cash... we had to take a trip to the Atm.  We aren't from around here that's why we went and got cash.", "business_id": "-tcf1WSfc2iNRf75AMW6pw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BEUIJ_oOQgJKwrDT5zjnXg", "review_id": "FRyDuJnZQrmnyt6yGRCuBA", "text": "Astonished!  Been eating their delivered pizzas for 8 yrs, Good pies~ but this time they made a mistake and wrote down pick up.  Hour later I called, got brash woman (owner!) Who told me it was my mistake~  I asked if they would deliver, but hoped for a fresh pie~  whoa  - absolutely not!  \nWhen I asked how we could compromise,  she said she was deleting the order. Well ok I guess.\nI even called back to speak with manager (that's how I figured out she was owner)  and she absolutely didn't care about my 8 yrs of loyalty.\n\nSad for them, she probably wonders why her little junky restaurant is not very successful~  and I'll tell a hundred Mt holly people about it because communities don't support business owners who do this ~ all of this over a 12 dollar pizza, pretty pathetic huh?\nKelly.  Mt Holly, NC", "business_id": "c-Pa13Lq1eB0VwLVoyJ7lg", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Ap68nt0YUzrjZzTviSUM7A", "review_id": "l1rzJyq_zG3mAGXJE49rlg", "text": "Jose R. had it right:  the BEST NY-style pizza in the Charlotte area, and, dare I say it, the best outside of NYC!  Yeah, I dare say!\nNot knowing what to expect, I ordered a couple slices and a drink.  Totaled less than $8.  It took them all of 4 minutes to call me up to get these things.  And I say \"things\" cuz the slices are about the size of babies!  Man alive!  I started regretting ordering that second slice until I tried the first slice.  It was love at first bite!  The crust is perfect, not doughy or inflated, but not cardboard either.  the amount of sauce must have been calculated by some of NASA's finest b/c it was right on the money.  It's tangy, sweet, and flavored oh-so-well!  The ingredients used on each slice is fresh, to include the delicious cheese blend they use.  On the tables, they have a Italian herb blend shaker, Parmesan, crushed red pepper flakes, salt/pepper, and yes, even garlic powder!  \nIt was rough taking down the second slice...but with so much flavor begging to be devoured, I had to man-up and conquer the beast!  I recommend getting each slice individually, as the service is quick enough, and by the time you finish the first, the second is getting close to the \"too cold\" mark. \nNoosh!", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZzH8eT_kaflG2_piqIWkUQ", "review_id": "2oC3PwRkhIbznS8WeejoiA", "text": "great pizza and huge portions this is some really good stuff. They are really friendly and this is a hell of a deal its the size of three slices at any chain and they taste amazing. The only thing that could be better are there sides but still this place is worth a shot for a pizza lover", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LHtNGX22ldyiFwszaUalSQ", "review_id": "h3vUDGZOHtqjo_gI3LdYUA", "text": "From the plain cheese pizza to any of their subs... The best of New York... Here in the Queen City, enjoy Charlotte. You deserve it.", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f-wj46Pfj2qE8TUtBC1-5A", "review_id": "P-KBh4ECz05JRW0wwsOd4A", "text": "Huge.   Their pizza is so huge it won't even fit in the biggest box they have.  A lot of the time, this is a problem.  Making up for awful tasting pizza.  Not the case here.\n\nFANTASTIC.  \n\nI've had pizza from here a few times, as my sister lives relatively close and when I go visit, I try to talk them in to pizza from here.  \n\nIt's an interesting place and very authentic.  The prices are very reasonable.  I've not tried anything but pizza, but I freaking LOVE pizza, and I LOVE their pizza here.\n\nNote: I always just get cheese pizza because the kids like it more, but it's great.", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PDVT8Lshz0z6Cy4A4Ee3zA", "review_id": "tMCUzQ2kc1vL26gsV3ii3A", "text": "When Tony's first opened by my house, it was amazing!!! We had no thin crust, real New York style pizza place. The sauce is good and tangy, the slices are huge, there's just nothing special about the place. Lately (for the past few years) it seems like they're not baking the pizza all the way or something. The pepperoni are never crisp, the crust is kind of pasty and chewy, and the cheese doesn't really get golden brown anymore. It's a descent pie, I think they can do better. They do have pretty good sub sandwiches, fresh salads, and garlic knots that smell amazing when hot out the oven! The offer pizza by the slice but only cheese and pepperoni. I've never been sure of why they can't just throw a couple of toppings on top of an already baked pie and throw it in the oven. They can charge extra! When I order a slice, I usually have to take it home to warm it up or brown it to get the crust crisp. The wings they offer are tasty and spicy even though their just frozen wings, they're not bad. Tony's doesn't have any competition too close by (when I go it's for convience), they're lucky in that sense. And, they close very early on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night. If it's after 10pm and you want pizza, don't call Tony's. They serve beer and wine, maybe they should add a tv or two where people can hang a little and enjoy the pizza. It can be quiet and your only option is to look out the window, if you go alone lol.", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ShuOfEsBQU0AEO32Dm_9Zw", "review_id": "BmQdU0-QhfobNUp3NPgZMA", "text": "This place is phenomenal.  Just grading the pizza and service here.  The large pizza is huge.  As others have noted, a few of the edges need folded just to fit it in the box.  Unmistakable oregano vibe to it. Thin, floppy and greasy, but not in a bad way.  The service was great as well. Friendly and clearly take their craft seriously.  Bravo, Tony's Pizza!", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LjiYr-VwtHbIi_4DFdnmqA", "review_id": "b3BnR3RjIQjHTVR85vWMgg", "text": "Not the best pizza I have had but certainly not the worst. We got a medium and couldn't eat half. (2 people). Seemed a little pricey for nothing special. $35 for a medium pizza (3 toppings) a chef salad and 2 fountain drinks. Now it is hand tossed and fresh, but you order at the counter then go back and pick it up. There are no waiters. Overall, I would go back, we would just order a small and skip the salad.", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "InbxUwDAEJvPTJxPi7kIDw", "review_id": "yFeBun0KiExQ-4QQcwje_A", "text": "This is in the top 3 pizza places in the Charlotte, Lake Norman area. The others try but come up short.", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "girmZ2jx6QGeESZ_xfZyAA", "review_id": "5nbvBnbgealrSVd-53N2BA", "text": "Thus place is awesome , it reminds me of the pizza slices in Washington, D.C. Adams Morgan.", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Dh_g3IFKJfVS16YccnF6DQ", "review_id": "gr7D_03gdT8u-_Omg5Ad_w", "text": "Best pizza in Charlotte. Huge slices with excellent crust. The subs are excellent as well. I have been here over 20 times and have never had a bad experience. This is the best location of all the Tony's in the Charlotte area.", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ApOaciVtNXk01p4m0iu7Ew", "review_id": "D8whQOOVLcXiymCVi6dKnA", "text": "Tasted so wonderful but I find it a little ridiculous I just paid $11 for a Philly steak and French fries. I'll return again but only if I'm in the area and not trying to budget myself for lunch", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OomoAUVEKkMHNT9iefCDnA", "review_id": "cRR6sd1tTkzuXkfjmP5XsQ", "text": "Man! I was really looking forward to a nice pizza! But the slices are so much different tasting then when you order an actual size pizza. It was so dry and had no flavor whatsoever, no salt no sauce --- I was just overall disappointed", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OjoVhmcWebW25WGMLnYozQ", "review_id": "821FwJpi1716fWjO2tU8yA", "text": "This pizza is delicious, and worth the price. The only reason I didn't give five stars is that we ate there, and it took over an hour to get our pizzas, which we felt was excessive. This isn't enough to keep us from going back, but we will call our order in ahead of time.", "business_id": "sJtGRBWYUj013nkFA4Hrdg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uc4QurS1XrvyiIpne2IbhA", "review_id": "oOEl7PaOp1dUTMmiPaXRWg", "text": "They are quick to get your order. Chili is awesome and hearty. A little pricey for what it is though. I love the collection of hot sauces. Hook and ladder is my favorite. Customer service is always awesome. There is someone always at the register and someone cleaning the dining area.", "business_id": "friprEn-aT_WmhmIF3pGmg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PM2jXrlVzik1jDwwahLJJQ", "review_id": "ZXPMc6Lc4V7nqknsJ13u9A", "text": "This place is an awesome!\n\nThe bagels are fresh, hot and delicious! I've tried several flavors including whole wheat, sesame and asiago cheese but my favorite by far is the everything bagel! It's delicious with so many different flavors!\n\nThey have a great combo option which includes a bagel sandwich and either soup or a salad and some chips. It's a great deal for only $6.99.\n\nAlso, great news is that on Wednesdays they have a Baker's dozen for $5.99 and that's a great deal for 13 bagels!\n\nThe employees are friendly and the food is great and its a great option for breakfast or lunch!", "business_id": "Gw5POFxBRoJxN_ZYhk6lgQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "izn2q7eRSq4XtlJMzoaonA", "review_id": "LNbRXormHaHJv8Cm_7tuiA", "text": "Great bagles and great ciabatta! We had one of the breakfast bagles with bacon, one with salmon, one specialty bagel and a chicken-pesto ciabatta. All is made to order and 100% fresh! We loved it! But keep in mind, that the quality makes it a little bit more expensive ;-)", "business_id": "Gw5POFxBRoJxN_ZYhk6lgQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LkfzD47YI70jabh_9ViFdg", "review_id": "N_1pNPbWuvGoyU3o0Eg8jg", "text": "Admittedly, the grump factor is high in some of my Yelp reviews.  In my defense, that's because my priority when reading others' reviews is to take note of the bad places and avoid them and I try to return the favor.\n\nThat said, I'm happy to click five stars for this location and would give them a sixth if I could.  Unfailingly helpful, polite, friendly and efficient, the crew lineup at this store has been remarkably stable - it makes one confident of getting the same excellent product and service regardless of the day of the week and despite the brutal early morning hours including weekends.  They are never shorthanded.\n\nThe bagels themselves are unmatched in the local market and in the Bruegger's chain overall.  The whole 'thank you baker' routine is a bit contrived but this one deserves the gratitude from staff and customers alike.\n\nI'm not crazy about have to stand in a queue to get a quick bag of bagels and a to-go coffee waiting for others to place intricate eat-in orders but that's generally a problem only on the weekends.\n\nThis location has the self-serve coffee bar which also saves time and headaches for all.\n\nI'm roughly equidistant from a few Bruegger's locations.  I occasionally visit other locations and am consistently disappointed, especially in the Park Road store (see other review). I'm a slow learner, I suppose, but grateful that one location does it right.", "business_id": "Gw5POFxBRoJxN_ZYhk6lgQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-Q00KxShmMTQB50HZCfJ-Q", "review_id": "deDcy6pD4CjOK7ceWx9nGQ", "text": "I'm all about a good cup of joe with my bagel. Bagels are amazing here, but don't order the iced coffee if you like to add sugar or any kind of sweetener. They add ice to the plain black coffee in front of you, so it's cold, hand it to you, and then you add your own sweetener and milk/cream if you'd like afterwards. It's strange cause I've never ordered iced coffee anywhere that just gives it to you black. Adding sugar to iced coffee doesn't mix well and just goes to the bottom of the cup, and unless you ask them to leave room so you can add milk/cream, it just gets messy having to pour it out yourself. It honestly doesn't make for a good iced coffee.", "business_id": "Gw5POFxBRoJxN_ZYhk6lgQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "AIY4Fmpj-ajPAhG8kh7gFA", "review_id": "4je8X_3MOAwBRJ0PDkCX1A", "text": "I will be here every time I'm in the area. So wonderful. The workers were very nice and funny! \nA great and varying choice of bagels. I had the herby turkey with the rosemary & olive oil bagel. \nThis is the best bagel sandwich ever. I had their coffee as well. Very good.\nI'm not from around here but I will make it a point to stop in when I'm around.", "business_id": "Gw5POFxBRoJxN_ZYhk6lgQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VkgLupJTf7AMBHfVYFblWQ", "review_id": "uUaq4_hH71Z6_zerWZ8PBg", "text": "The bagels was nice but I was the only one in there and I asked for a toasted gable with cream cheese and lox. I got back to my office and the bagel was not toasted. How hard is it to get that right when its the only think i ordered and the pace was empty?  Wish they also carried sable . The staff or lady was nice, I just really wanted a toasted bagel since I don't have them very often", "business_id": "Gw5POFxBRoJxN_ZYhk6lgQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x1A9lIxl0sE_hvVS6vrMkA", "review_id": "TEFR0-Fqnyd-DK64Kq1_UQ", "text": "Just ordered a pizza at midnight i called it in the employee that answered said it would be an hour before i could get a pizza i could tell they didn't want to deliver so i asked for the manager. He answered and said the same excuse so i hung up and ordered online and it was here in 34 minutes. The pizza was a mess, all the cheese and toppings shifted to 1 side of the pizza and it was a mess. The pizza was cut all messed up as well. Very vwry disappointed, next time i will order papa johns.", "business_id": "MMgjU4K0D9RLsb7BWEic4g", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ITwewV_k1EcFgxfWNlssqQ", "review_id": "3cV_2t29X575wCM-klfEyQ", "text": "Matt's Chicago Dog is a great lunch spot. The Chicago-style hot dogs are done well, but I often find myself getting the grilled chicken sandwich and fries (which are the perfect level of greasy and salty). Plus, it's affordable. Lunch normally runs me $7 or $8. Matt's is often packed with Wachovia employees at lunchtime. If you've got a flexible schedule, I'd go there around 11:30 or 1:30 to avoid the rush.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QlOc_cKy_7Fs-Pg0vi9NAg", "review_id": "ORZrL8Va9FEr6D6rT8wXCw", "text": "Matt's Chicago Dogs are delish!  I love going there, parking is a pain, you can park in the lot at the greenway, but it is $4 for 30 mins or something crazy like that.  I drive past it and park in front of the Duke energy building at a meter and walk in for my fix.  The hot dogs are great, you can tell they take pride when they serve their food.  French fries are always hot and they have good sweet tea.  Now that is an extra bonus!!  I will rate Matt's Ch. Dogs, three corndogs.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jvpd48tfHfatu3Ttc5DuEg", "review_id": "qEUiuygl6WZVeQolDm0RTA", "text": "I love a good dog.  Matt's Chicago dogs always look and taste very fresh. They have a broad variety of sandwiches, burgers, etc. but I only go for the hot dogs. Pleasant setting by an artsy greenbelt/park tucked between bldgs in Uptown. I make a point to have lunch there on my fairly frequent visits to Charlotte.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "whKpnugMnWTz3UjlrN71yg", "review_id": "KLajgavUQOFdICD6aaVEXw", "text": "Love me a hot dog; especially Chicago dog. What makes a hot dog a true Chicago dog...well let me tell you. Steamed or water-simmered, kosher-style, all-beef frankfurter on a poppy seed bun. The hot dog is topped with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. NEVER, NEVER has ketchup. That's like putting ketchup on a Brat...absolute no, no :) \n\nMatt's, also located in Cornelius is great for a quick pit stop. They also have burgers, salads, Italian beef, etc. You can get everything \"Carolina style\" too if you're so inclined. Located on The Green near Aquavina. Great outdoor seating on a nice day!", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "lpZtfD-vCqUER1yGKEvUPw", "review_id": "IZWd7LwL0yU_3CyC67Bv7g", "text": "I love Chicago hot dogs. I have loved them since I was a wee girl. Therefore, any place that makes a real deal, Vienna beef, loaded Chicago dog is aces in my book. \n\nIs Matt's the best Chicago dog I've ever had? No. Is Matt's the best Chicago dog in Charlotte? Maybe. For those who are not up to speed on a traditional Chicago dog, it consists of: an all beef frank, onions, uber green relish, yellow mustard, sport peppers, tomato and a pickle spear hugged into a poppy seed bun. Matt's definitely delivers on these components. The dog was a bit snappy, like I enjoy, and all the condiments were fresh and tasty. \n\nThe Hot Dog Meal Deal (#1) came with the loaded Chicago dog, a drink and your choice of fries or chips for $6.22. I went with the fries and I have to say, I was a little bit disappointed...they were a little smushy. You can also read Tonya's most recent review on her description of the fries. Regardless though, I enjoyed my hot dog so much that I will overlook the limp fries. \n\nI definitely want to come back and try a few other menu items...I see a cheesy beef in my future.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cxTh9xxqbs-m8Paq6jAumg", "review_id": "tSMyZ2xIRV6m-Y7gIo2ezw", "text": "I don't know why I never visited Matt's Chicago Dogs before seeing I work a few blocks away from there and everything on their menu looks delish.  So many hot dog selections and combinations to get I was in information overload. Being a first timer I though it was appropriate got the Chicago Style Dog combo. I've never had a hot dog topped with peppers and tomatoes before so that was a bit funky.....but good kinda funky. \n\nAs others have said, the fries were mushy and soft but I am equal opportunity when it comes to fried potatoes and will eat whatever you put in front of me. $6 something for a lunch combo with side (fries or chips) and drink (free refills-holla!) is a great deal in my eyes and you can eat outside if the weather is nice. When I went in for a refill, I noticed the Wunder Bar---chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick. I will most definitely be back for that after another tasty dog.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "afTF61m7-hcOWAZ-FXc86Q", "review_id": "3DgrpFdPChJ7xV-LU6iXRg", "text": "Chicago is only minutes away from uptown Charlotte.  Didn't you know that?  Well, Matt's Chicago hot dogs were as close to authentic as you are going to get in North Carolina.  \n\nChicago Dog Ingredients: Check \nRestaurant Ambiance: Excellent (Check)\nOutdoor Seating in a Park: Check\n\nGoing back for many more hotdogs:  CHECK!!\n\nThey also offer combos so you can wash down the dog with some delicious fries and a soda.  There are several other options besides the Chicago dog if you are feeling adventurous.  They also offer burgers etc etc.  I haven't tried the burgers yet and it may be a while because I'm going to keep getting the dogs.  I love hot dogs.  Enjoy!!\n\n-Ian M.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "-_1ctLaz3jhPYc12hKXsEQ", "review_id": "iqyIsTUgk5a-3pIrSxOIKQ", "text": "You know what it's like when you just don't know what to say?  This is one of those times.  You see, I'm often wondering if my mom is going to slap me for not saying anything nice and then bitch-slap me for never listening.  Or something.  I really wasn't paying attention.\n\nOr maybe it is not that bad.  There are, after all, nice things to say about Matt's.  But there are spotty areas as well.\n\nFirst the good...\n\nThe decor is marvelous (insert mid-80s Fernando accent via Billy Crystal here).  They have a decent number of seats, the outdoor seating is second-to-none - but you can bring your own lunch and get that, so it's not really specific to Matt's.\n\nAnd the not-so-good...\n\nThe menu selection is immense.  So much so that you'll want to go when the place isn't crowded so that you have a reasonable chance of looking it over before ordering so as not to get in the way of anyone else.  That generally doesn't happen in most hot dog stands, either on the street or indoors because you have about two choices: All the way or plain, where you add your own condiments.\n\nAnd the rest...\n\nThough you can find Italian Beef and Chicago-style dogs in the same place, you don't always want to.  Focus on your specialty.  And that's the real problem here.  There is so much going on - visually and on the grill - that they don't seem to do anything really well.\n\nThough the staff is nice enough, and food is decent, it's just not that great.  Fries are limp.  House-made chips are nice and thin, but they are so thin that they can't support anything (dressing, chili leavings from dogs, not even the crunch from the fryer).  Dogs are average.\n\nI would much rather get a dog from Green's, or maybe Hap's, both of which have that awesome hot dog counter vibe and make me want more.  Matt?  Not so much.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 7, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "iBmy7fYcirpA8d94EhX5RA", "review_id": "1wBDAvVvRpGd9jaMyT7sPA", "text": "Ahhhhhh. The neon green relish. The crisp, fresh pickle and tomato. The poppyseed bun. The real Vienna beef dog... well, it was a bit soft but in general the food here to me says west 35th, 55th off the Dan Ryan, or even 95th and Ewing if you know what I mean. They've got the lingo. Fresh cut fries, pizza puffs. \nSadly the decor to me says something more like Fullerton and Clark. It's just a little too nice. I know that's a strange complaint. The tables and chairs look right, but that glass-and-brass sneezeguard and the tasteful mural... eh. Its just not tacky enough. I want to see posters of thick eyebrowed women holding up kronos gyros. \nI digress. Tasteful decor is not a dealbreaker though. I'm sure I'll be back.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "S0iGD_Nebad4WddNrp08Ow", "review_id": "4rf_jUGpovLAHBOOwRBHjQ", "text": "Mmm hmm it rivals red hot lovers of Ann Arbor, Michigan. I love a good chicago dog no matter where it came from and Matt knows how to make a good dog.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZK_MhtZSuZihfOTDfLK-ng", "review_id": "1jFaIpX24dqGXmmaCqOsVQ", "text": "my gosh! should be a 4.5 \n\nAfter having an extended stay in NC, in Charlotte. friends of my parents kept tell us to go there. Eventually (and now i regret not going right away) \nwe got there. My brother and I t walked the 1.5 blocks from the Westin to Matts. \n\nmy brother got 3 dogs w/ mustard and I got the Char-dog and cheese fries. \n\nJust thinking about it now, makes me want to cry, the char was PERFECt. I thought it might be too much, but it was spot on. The regular dogs were great too. \n\nI really enjoyed the cheese fries as well. I am a fan of the \"liquid nacho cheese\" on occasion, but this tasted like and had the consistency of cheddar and was GREAT!!!! \n\n\nThe staff were polite but seemed preoccupied, but that doesn't bother me, just noticed. \n\nAlthough it was odd that several business people did kind of walk past the counter and get their drinks. Weird, but hey, maybe it was Matt. \n\nOverall, coming from a NY-er where the hot dogs, pizza, and bagels are always the best, this was on my top 3 fave, a MUST for every trip to NC from now on.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SAqHRSa7AI7SPxhk2pJFaQ", "review_id": "H7km3Ml8kFoyXZQ4G2tCPw", "text": "Having grown up close to Chicago I was skeptical of this place could make a good Chicago style dog.  However, seeing this was my only option to fill a craving I went for it.  Very good dog and the Carolina dog was on par and perhaps even better.  If visiting Charlotte, go early or later than 1200-1300 to avoid the long lines", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FDG85sQMtHuI2a0ix9ZBcw", "review_id": "0HFvnkT75GuBW8zQLlYjPA", "text": "i've been here a few times. I called my order in #5 (Cheesburger combo w/ fries). Once I walked in I stood in line waiting (while CHECKING IN to Yelp) to get to the counter to pick my order up. \n\nOnce the line dwindled down, i said i was here to pick up an order, She said my name (made me wonder if i was the only person to call a order in... DURING LUNCH). \n\nOk, you ordered a MUSHROOM SWISS BURGER (photo taken) w/ chips.\nUmmmm, NOoooo!! I ordered a number 5. Cheesebuger Combo w/ Fries & Drink\n\nafter a brief embarrasing moment. I was offered a \"Mushroom Swiss Burger\". Well I didn't order it 1st of all, But I LOVE FOOD, and havn't tried it before. So i say, \"sure\" why not (i didn't want them to throw it away either...no one wins in that case). So i asked for Fries (as originally ordered). I was given Fries and i was able to keep the CHIPS. (cool, i've never had them b4 either) chips are pretty good.\n\nSo, I get back to the office ready to tear into this burger. So... my first bite was filled with Mushrooms. Made me think, \"whoever ORDERED this must REALLLLY REALLLY REALLY LIKE MUSHROOMS... it was loaded w/ them and onions. bacon, & swiss. \n\nNotta bad burger at all. I would probably get it again and ask for LIGHT MUSHROOMS. \n\n*** also, once i got to the counter the young lady told me in a motherly fashion... THE NEXT TIME U CALL IN A ORDER.... DON'T WAIT IN LINE.. JUST COME RIGHT UP. with a big smile. (that was cool, considering while IN LINE on YELP i read that was the thing to do... smh.i gotta start reading faster.. it would have saved me 3-6mins)\n\nSooo all in all, even though i didn't get what i ordred, i was fine with the mistake made. I was more than happy with the way it was handled by the young lady. \n\nGood Job, I will be back.\n(kinda pricey...combo #12 is a Two Dog Combo = 8.69 --- really????)", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "DnO7GbZe0zGI_zKUdFxd4g", "review_id": "ifIH9QdksjAWctIF4pAUag", "text": "really good dogs and burgers!", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qam9VrpXlnX6QO6PtBfoDg", "review_id": "BRQ8EwHwcidQtigscATr6A", "text": "This place is awesome, best hotdogs I've had in a long time. The Carolina dog is great, fries are good, fresh cut and the staff is friendly.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9tLddRlTbVJJ0IdBb3OSng", "review_id": "vLwQXTp7DtIGnZoNK8e-pg", "text": "$3.78 for the Chicago Dog or $7.35 for the Chicago Dog Combo.\n\nI'm a native from Chicago and I can verify that you will be eating a real Chicago style hot dog here. First bite in and I couldn't help but feel a twinge in my heart missing the Windy City.\n\nToo bad they only have this location and close so early each day.\n\nSomewhat cheap and very good = good lunch spot.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X36p3mD4oqBE53sASc_Ykw", "review_id": "AfTejzN_zPwyeqlw_qPaNg", "text": "Die hard Chicagoan here....so my expectations are somewhat \"elevated\" when it comes to food from my beloved hometown. Like Nicole said, is it the best Chicago dog I've ever had? Not even close. Is it the best Chicago dog in Charlotte? I say YES. They've got the traditional ingredients down pat, the Vienna beef sausage (yes, that's what a \"hot dog\" is.....an encased meat sausage), the neon green relish, the steamed poppy seed bun (which is the quintessential defining part of a Chicago dog), sport peppers, tomato, a pickle and MUSTARD (Chicago dogs NEVER, repeat, NEVER EVER use Ketchup!). \n\nSo I got a Chicago Dog and a special called the Fire Dog today which was a spicy Polish sausage with grilled onions, brown mustard and I opted for the sauerkraut. It was a good dog, with all the flavors expected. Fries are usually good here, but my criticism is that they lack some seasonings.....hell use Lawry's Seasoned Salt or something and fry them a tad longer to get more of a crisp on them. They're not bad but certainly CAN be better!\n\nBeing a lover of Portillos, Mr. Beef and Al's in Chicago, Matt's version of Chicago Beef is just meh.....sausage isn't bad but their beef just isn't flavorful enough for my tastes. I mean it's not bad, just not up to my expectation from what I remember from back home. OK now I'm being picky and critical.....me bad. \n\nFor first time visitors, just know that the portions are NOT very big (at least for the dogs). Recommend getting a combo with 2 Chicago Dogs or a combo Beef/Sausage. Even the females in my group complained that one dog wasn't quite enough. Jumbo dog is also an option. They should offer a TWO DOG JUMBO combo for us bigger eaters.\n\nSo overall I love Matt's as it does provide me with a LITTLE taste of home. I can only hope that SOMEONE opens up a REAL CHICAGO PIZZA place here in Charlotte....while I love thin pizza, there IS MUCH BETTER out there so please someone, open a Giordano's here! PLEASE! :-)", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "31d0n74r9Aq7MYZD4lMsEg", "review_id": "2G11F9CSqr23p6WNqvZCRw", "text": "Two words.....PIZZA PUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Crispy fried pockets of pizza dough filled with the most mouth watering gooey cheese, bits of sausage and tangy tomato sauce inside. Sooooo good..... Do yourself a favor and get 2 of them and thank me after. I grew up in the Chicago area and everything here is just like I remember it. I just saw that they are now serving Chicago-style deep dish pizza! Can't wait to give it a try. They also have Vienna Beef hot dogs which are literally the best hot dogs you'll ever eat. I like to eat them with fries and cheese. Ask for extra crunchy fries because they tend to be soft, not crispy. Go here, you'll love it!", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4G68oLRY3aHE5XUt_MUUcA", "review_id": "paotnpsWEgov6lIMp9FAsQ", "text": "With a ton of lunch options in the Uptown area, Matt's Chicago Dog is definitely one of my lunch \"go-to\" options.  It's located off of the Green which is great if you are sitting in a cubicle all day and need some vitamin D.\n\nThey keep it pretty simple... dogs and burgers/sandwiches.  The menu can be a bit overwhelming with options, but I haven't had a bad sandwich or item here.  You come in, fall into line, place your order, and wait for your delicious food to be brought to the table (dining in) or your number to be called out (take out).\n\nThe dining space is small and cramp (like everything else in uptown) but they make the most out of the space with plenty of tables, sometimes it's hard to procure a table yourself, but the turn around is quick and you also have the option of taking the food outside on the Green.  Pretty interesting mural painted on the wall to make it look like you aren't inside, but outside on the street - props to the artist that can paint glass reflections on the store windows.\n\nOK... I haven't had a chicago dog here (gasp!) but all the rest of the food I have had here has been very solid so I am sure their Chicago dogs are great.  It's not Chicago, but it can definitely hold it's own.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9tLddRlTbVJJ0IdBb3OSng", "review_id": "WuO9DZlsYJRKK3DMOKJzng", "text": "I tried their Italian Beef and its \"meh\". Not really close to being what you can get in Chicago, but decent for what is offered in Charlotte. I don't even know if there is another place that offers Italian Beef on their menu, but I would still eat another one here if I was pheenin' for one. \n\nAnother Chicago fav is the pizza puff. Not much they need to do with it but fry it. Can't go wrong except for destroying any diet plans and giving you a tad of heartburn for us older folks. One was good enough for me...two might be pushing it. $3.99 each and no option to make it a combo meal.\n\nThe cheese used for the cheese fries is an absolute \"boooo!\". I will not try those again.", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nZzSP2bp57RtbWty-jbOFw", "review_id": "Yv2TgY4g4nDYKaI1_dtvfA", "text": "Made to order jalape\u00f1o poppers were amazing! Such a fun place to try as we were visiting charlotte for the day!", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lDf5IrZf_jTdaz_JRfHgbw", "review_id": "Uy5DSG__QcaWbEquRAAftQ", "text": "I love hot dogs but I don't eat them very often.  So when I do splurge for one I want it to be goooood.\n\nThis place is right across the street from the Charlotte Convention Center.  We walked in right at Noon.  The line was almost out the door but moved quickly.  You order at the register and they give you a number and bring your food out to you.\n\nOur \"dogs\" which were Carolina style (mustard, chili and slaw) were promptly delivered to the table.  The buns were perfectly steamed (that is so important).  Chili was just right !!!!   The slaw was just a bit too mayonnaise for me but it was good.  We chose the fresh cut fries (just like Five Guys).  Hot and delicious.\n\nThis place was a home run !!!  Many hot dog and burger choices.    They even gave us a free refill on our sweet tea !", "business_id": "gpCtDCSXIoQx70cq9itfNA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "do-fO-EruYVP_FQPMNWmZg", "review_id": "C2QP2qCPyCbgeD3Thk5E4w", "text": "I typically hit the East Blvd location, but downtown for lunch I decided to check out this location. The line was almost out the door! Although it moves somewhat quickly the service is very chaotic and I was charged for the order behind me. Overall, I enjoy the subs, but this location was a little more disappointing than my other experiences.", "business_id": "6ICGve6UyGPuLaGrKQBVuw", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QG_xAsQiuLe4bOOpds3x5g", "review_id": "CdgRxiYRQAft7vE79T1WPQ", "text": "I enjoyed my lunch here at Arthur's at Belk in the South Park Mall. I agree with the previous reviewer who referred to this place as a \"best kept secret\" - it really is, especially of the places to eat in the mall. \n\nYou may not notice it if you don't know it is there, unless you happen to be shopping for china pieces in Belk. But once you find it, you'd be pleased with the menu - it's casual, and has just about anything you'd want for grabbing a quick lunch. The staff here is very friendly, and the format is pretty self explanatory - order here, pay here, then find a seat and your food will be brought to you. \n\nI had the asian sesame chicken wrap, and I was very happy with it. It came out nice and hot, and had great flavor. I think I paid about $6, and it was ready very quickly. This is definitely the place to go if you'd like a quiet lunch in the mall, and it without a doubt beats the chaos of the food court.", "business_id": "nkNdTqpv1m5GBKx8xrpluw", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MSy3VaBL8mdEm27gpa7lHw", "review_id": "srUYP7x-5a2OvyurMdseIQ", "text": "Amazing cheesesteaks, burgers, friendly people, and their ranch is top notch.  Shout out to the Balsley family for running an amazing Food & Wine business for nearly 40 years!", "business_id": "nkNdTqpv1m5GBKx8xrpluw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PpkKVodWC0sdn74TbHQLzA", "review_id": "ij4NSuSJRDCud-P9SmAwTA", "text": "We're in the Basement!  Basement in Belk!  South Park Mall...  Most of it's HOT!  Skip the Food Court!  \n\nVery Good Sandwiches!!!  Best Place to eat inside the Mall for sure! ! ! \n\nGrinders!  A Grilled Sandwich is probably their specialty, I have mostly gotten the same one every time I have eaten here!  The first time I ate here was more than 20 years ago and the flavor has stayed consistent!  Trust me, Skip the Food Court and head to the Basement of Belk, turn left as soon as you get off the Escalator or park under the Mall and enter Belk that way!", "business_id": "nkNdTqpv1m5GBKx8xrpluw", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "do-fO-EruYVP_FQPMNWmZg", "review_id": "1CJAtF3M7e47pr6hvTzk0A", "text": "Although Arthur's offers a good variety of options, the service and execution, and wait time has diminished the last few times I was there. I ordered a six inch turkey hoagie, with chips and a drink, $12.00, ugh! The sandwich was brought with no tomatoes and lettuce and they forgot to add the onions I requested. The bread was stale, and after waiting 20 minutes I was definitely disappointed.", "business_id": "nkNdTqpv1m5GBKx8xrpluw", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jlxuQoDavU35B4-9jqyCmQ", "review_id": "6dU3YAzD9x2fnzBzXjwI2A", "text": "No matter when I eat here, the food is always good.  Great burgers and sandwiches.  And, on a rainy day, their soups are terrific.  They are fast and the food is fresh. It, is a good option for a meal while shopping if you are not a food court fan- and I am not.  I love to meet friends here for a quick bite.", "business_id": "nkNdTqpv1m5GBKx8xrpluw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qLK1Na2Ep0qSyQt6qr2N3A", "review_id": "nYRuC-nXIN0M3WDqrHGyLQ", "text": "Never had a bad meal here in over a decade. Burgers and grinders are my go-to's. Get a dill pickle half to cap off the meal.  Prices are on the high side but don't eat at south park mall if you're poor. McDonald's is right across the street.", "business_id": "nkNdTqpv1m5GBKx8xrpluw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RLc5pfFY26rsnBX2jlnfUA", "review_id": "4Sw3pf7Z5myG0A__nidBOg", "text": "I was looking forward to going to this place since my wife said it was so good. We ordered two really difficult items, chicken salad on a pita and a reuben.  \nWell my reuben had barely had any meat and no 1000 Island dressing. The bread was soggy and you could not even tell it was toasted. \nMy wife ordered a chicken salad on pita, minus lettuce and tomatoes. Well you can see where this is geaded, the wrap was delivered with both the requested items present. \nI know these seem like petty issues, but when you specify things when you order, you expect a degree competence when things are delivered.", "business_id": "nkNdTqpv1m5GBKx8xrpluw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QG_xAsQiuLe4bOOpds3x5g", "review_id": "fUGgttVVRtrqT38nx2SOFA", "text": "The day has come -- I finally found a good bagel in Charlotte!!! Yay! Although not a NY bagel, Brueggers definitely delivers. Their bagels are baked fresh daily and you can taste the difference. They've got several interesting choices, and I tried the rosemary basil bagel with garden veggie cream cheese, which was SO good. They also have pumpkin cream cheese, which was extrememly tempting, but I thought it might be too sweet. Delicious! \n\nThey also sell delicious items such as natural and organic peanut butter mixed with dark chocolate. They've got yummy sounding salads and soups. A great place to come for lunch, or for a dozen bagels on a Saturday morning.", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8ED8BPCXKXZnGsVMyl5Bhw", "review_id": "E5Wfs0Uxs96pWvc0Z5koog", "text": "I'm a fan of the Leonardo di Veggie sandwich, but I like to get it without the onions so that I can still talk to clients for the rest of the week. The Brueggers red onions are a little crazy. \n\nThis location can get a little busy around lunch time, but the staff is smart and efficient and ready to handle it. I also like Brueggers' soups, when they have one that is vegetarian. They do a lot of chicken and Italian wedding and such, which I'm sure are lovely...they just don't float my boat. \n\nThe coffee and tea selection is also great here, which is nice. \n\nAnd best of all...the wireless is fast and free! If you get here at a time that isn't overrun by the lunch crowd, it can be a great \"office.\"", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kDYpTc-yc8UAxCs_LhX1yA", "review_id": "uH1yId_1rgUoeSyKjzgB0w", "text": "This Bruegger's has become a go-to for my girlfriend and me on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. As mentioned elsewhere, it's attached to a Caribou Coffee, so there's an easy kill two birds with one stone effect going on here. I usually grab a latte at Caribou and then walk through the door, newspaper in hand, to grab a bagel sandwich at Bruegger's. If it's nice out, I sit outside in their huge outdoor patio and enjoy my bagel/coffee/paper combo in the sun. It really is perfect for a weekend afternoon with good weather. \n\nThough a lot of people make use of this awesome outdoor seating feature, Bruegger's is never too packed; you're in and out pretty quickly. My girlfriend loves their Leonardo di Veggie bagel sandwich, which looks great. I always go with the roast beef, which comes with spicy mayo. Very good. It's pretty standard sandwich fare, but you really can't go wrong here.", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6f9xCzChuA5eBoxoR6EmAQ", "review_id": "dO_7OoSNczByltzn28Vs-g", "text": "There's a reason I avoid bagel sandwiches but I thought I'd give it another try. I ordered the Thai Chicken Sandwich which consists of a plain bagel smeared with cream cheese, lettuce, cucumber and a  chicken breast and it comes with a cup of Thai peanut sauce. Tasty indeed however, what a large mess this made! As we all know bagels aren't the easiest breads to bite. Smear on cream cheese add slick things like lettuce and cucumber and now you have a very messy meal. The cream cheese is of sort of like grease on a Bush Hog - everything wants to squirt out. No showers are in bathroom which is too bad as I needed one after eating my sandwich.\nWith this said, the staff was very nice. I just need to avoid bagel sandwiches....", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QRJVSygNCpQgGcIbBLsf9Q", "review_id": "4w88tSqa-1OrfouBtnHYdw", "text": "Usually I only have Bruegger's when it's bagel day, but on my day off today, decided to try them on my own. Was very pleased with the zesty egg white turkey on rosemary olive oil bagel. It was a mid Monday morning so no service issue. Was pretty happy with my selection and would gladly go back.", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MqjsuW0U552-Kxyx77Kctw", "review_id": "cNCR4yJMhth01nV3Bhqnhw", "text": "The skinny bagel breakfast sandwich is the perfect amount to start your day. Add a pumpkin spice coffee to top it off!", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QSGxk1y8XRSjiDL-sY6NXQ", "review_id": "1U93BN3DoQkswuuLhmdQRQ", "text": "This brueggs kinda sucks. Every time I've come they are out of multiple kinds of bagels so someone isn't doing their counts correctly (use to work at a brueggers). The service is lousy. Also apparently brueggers discontinued sprouts-not this stores fault but wtf?! Sprouts are awesome. Going to Poppy's next time.", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "RP2R_U0QdVfaUv8aiNSJFg", "review_id": "lvtpupWmuU5meiV5W9W3kg", "text": "Horrible. This used to be a great place to grab some great breakfast and coffee, and despite it always being busy, the lines moved very quick and efficient.  \n\nIt appears now they have an entire new crew including new managers.  Service quality and speed went way down.  I've tried coming back several times thinking the new staff will eventually improve, but each time, I wait longer and longer in much shorter lines, and a majority of the bagel baskets are frequently empty, leaving only 2 or three choices.\n\nIt's clear I'm not the only one who has given up coming here frequently; this used to be a fun hangout spot as well, but now the few people that come in just get there food to go, as it is always empty (yet service is still very slow)", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0fouOS_ZJ_VOj938adKPvw", "review_id": "uEcjLS6ZU5kqCHWsdKWQcQ", "text": "Terrible service. Food is good, but not worth the trials and tribulations of poor, rude, inefficient, and condescending service.  This used a great place. New management? They seem to mess up small and large orders alike as well as make every attempt to ruin your day.  Don't do it!  Not the only bagels in town anymore.", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pZ05EfmkwidGLMm5xVXeJw", "review_id": "esL42aqLaDC5Ym0iZteHzQ", "text": "Good bagels, but it had horrible customer service. One of the workers commented on my friend's outfit in a negative manner... Saying her outfit was \"fun\" than proceeded to laugh. There was a lot of gossip that happened while we were sitting there. It was just a toxic environment and most likely will not be back. It did satisfy the breakfast sandwich need but other than that not a great experience.", "business_id": "LUylwiKNsS7_iumytRgAmw", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8ED8BPCXKXZnGsVMyl5Bhw", "review_id": "oF12b3_9r1QTGwDFz2tpSA", "text": "Sub One is one of my favorite places to go for lunch. I used to work near there, and I went to Sub One almost every day. They have a unique vegetarian sandwich with fake meat that they heat up. It's got peppers and onions and melty, yummy cheese and sauce and all kinds of good stuff.\n\nThe guys are really friendly, and they learned my name after a few visits. I never had to order...they just started cooking. It's a small, family-owned business, and they seem to be doing well...especially to be in such a hidden location off the beaten path. The sandwiches are spectacular, though, so I\"m not surprised that they're doing well.", "business_id": "4-B5ou1FbGVjVEQd3FAoIA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_6UTJ3lETZa2HCruZ-CtaA", "review_id": "JXhABgXO_6QedWZzAm44hw", "text": "Wow! So glad I found this place. Walking to subway on graham st and luckily caught this place on my way. Sandwiches where very good, fresh ingredients, bread was good, and very good portions (8\" if not 9\" subs). My girlfriend and I got 2 sandwiches (Italian&Turkey) both where delicious, our bill was less than 10$ for 2 subs and a bag of chips. Overall the sandwiches are excellent, better than any chain franchise, and the best part all subs are less than 5$", "business_id": "4-B5ou1FbGVjVEQd3FAoIA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wsk38Wz0FfpP8H0JgqA98A", "review_id": "HNxR-EfVxZCsSlUHe1aaUA", "text": "Disgusting,  slow and pathetic.  Takes phone orders before the people standing in front of them.  Food is subpar.  Skip unless starving", "business_id": "4-B5ou1FbGVjVEQd3FAoIA", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2mkJq24ewdAgxhk1bd76tQ", "review_id": "fkEM4Vm-mvTCzfyBKFXq3A", "text": "An amazing sub for a unbelievable price... what more can you ask for?!\n\nI tried the New Jersey sub and it hit every spot. It took a little but it might be because of what I ordered with all those different ingredients to cook.\n\nI can't wait to go back to try other menu items and at large subs for less than $5 I'll be back for sure! There's no need to ever go to Subway down the street ever..!", "business_id": "4-B5ou1FbGVjVEQd3FAoIA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zwsq31eNUo2HpdkV2h9aig", "review_id": "ODCGlWzv9_NiBjSX-oqlkA", "text": "Bellacino's overall has pretty good pizza & above average subs, & you sure do get a large \"grinder\". Their grinders come loaded with toppings & are absolutely huge. And don't get Subway sizes mixed up in your head with Bellacino's, because if you order a full size grinder you'll be in for a shock. It's right around 20\", with the half grinder around 10\". Also, all of their grinders are over toasted so expect a crispy crust unless you specify otherwise. They have some pretty diverse grinder options to choose from, but you won't be too thrilled if you love to customize (they only have a few options there). \n\nOutside of the grinder realm, their pizzas are pretty good & greasy. Nothing too great though, but not too bad for the price & size. This is their other specialty based on their namesake, but I'd definitely choose grinder over pizza here. They do have other menu items, but I've never ventured into that realm.", "business_id": "-dOhouYkZyKQnV45tJ7tKQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "b0hpuxYnj2tL6Y2NLkF5EQ", "review_id": "sw9j8uK1YPLRV1YBv43KUg", "text": "Great sandwiches, fresh, economical.  Authentic Charlotte without pretense.", "business_id": "n2MTry6EWZKwDxxm9-povQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "27aGnUabXY23OH5oilHe7g", "review_id": "nlA5K1yV3IwHxtViWUQ3iA", "text": "Goodbye forever Subway. \nWhy would you want to go anywhere else after having a sandwich from here? Love me some Sub Station. Never have I had a bad sandwich here. Meat & breads are always very fresh, meat sliced when ordered. Have some very good hot subs too.\nIt is a little more expensive than other sandwich places, but you get what you pay for. Its worth it to me. Consistency is also a huge plus, you can always count on leaving full without eating crap!\nStaff is always helpful, and friendly, which is hard to find at \"quick food\" places.", "business_id": "n2MTry6EWZKwDxxm9-povQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c6vXlUq_RJbxbV2CHGOl_Q", "review_id": "2HBM2tlL0A8PqVaqt6ZYdg", "text": "These folks serve up some good food, and they have a very broad menu,  primarily salads and sandwiches. The ingredients are fresh and tasty, and the portions are nice. The crusty sub rolls are so good that I buy them separately for use at home - they freeze very well. \n\nThey have daily specials and combos that are a good value. The hot dog is enormous - it is actually served in a small sub roll rather than a hot dog bun. All the sandwiches are very good, and their chef salad is one of my favorites.\n\nThis is a little slower than fast food because your order is made from scratch. They have a drive-thru, as well. Nice place, good value, great service.", "business_id": "n2MTry6EWZKwDxxm9-povQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XduxgPV8bnx9SCN4mXH0bQ", "review_id": "lT3YBs9T71CLp5zshwkxqA", "text": "Number 19 All the way everyday!  Can't beat this spot for a consistent high quality lunch at a great price.  Always fresh sandwich with awesome bread in a clean environment. To top it off the service is fast and friendly!", "business_id": "n2MTry6EWZKwDxxm9-povQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0hdkW5qaQs4gTiUnRdadqA", "review_id": "Z6kUBN8li0b4-l2Bai3jXA", "text": "I like that they grill up the vegetables here for their veggie subs.  I thought the green peppers were scrumptious and the cheese was stacked high.  There really isn't any out of the ordinary here, just classic sandwich stuff.  I thought that the ingredients were very fresh and I like the younger folks behind the counter; they were easy to pick up a conversation with.  I prefer this over both Subway and Quiznos.  I really can't put my finger on it, maybe it is the mass quantity of fresh ingredients and the fresh baked bread.", "business_id": "c9D0yUos-jGOZaUv7SgCFw", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "807oTuGs6mKy0eVG4ZCa5g", "review_id": "9EX3urd0F-Jbxq4BFEpZtQ", "text": "YUM! This was my first time eating at Jersey Mike's and it was yum yum in my tum. I had the Philly Cheesesteak with mushrooms added. I'm also glad they offer Vickie's chips :) The two guys working were very nice and I'm happy that this is down the road from my new place!", "business_id": "c9D0yUos-jGOZaUv7SgCFw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aZjcmboRYOYyfmD6AdLesQ", "review_id": "Rsv7cTK1fRug-nx4hMu7Ng", "text": "Philly, yes! This is a small store and i you go to Jersey Mikes, you know what they have. Staff was nice and my sammich was good, so really can't complain here. I'll be back for another.", "business_id": "c9D0yUos-jGOZaUv7SgCFw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m0P8ZK-9eFORMfR3S8IlTg", "review_id": "0nMhs1rsDriaoHoKl9H6JQ", "text": "After driving by everyday for months I finally stopped in for a sub and was completely unimpressed. Even though the shop was nearly empty, the staff was indifferent and they forgot what I ordered multiple times.\n\nThe chicken parm sub I ordered was a hot bland mess. Instead of crispy breaded chicken inside, it had plain unseasoned chicken slices which was covered in cheese and a sauce one step away from ketchup. To top it all off the sub was microwaved, which made the inside insanely hot and turned to bread to rubber.\n\nMaybe their regulars subs are better, but the next time I spend $10 on a sub and soda, it definitely won't be here.", "business_id": "c9D0yUos-jGOZaUv7SgCFw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qayQP-LyVw1VshLlYANh8g", "review_id": "Ynb7wurJf4x7qT5nkaVSEQ", "text": "Just got a club sub and there was no lettuce, tomato, onion oil vinegar nothing I ordered a # 8 , it clearly says on the sign it comes with mikes  way or whatever, I'm done with jersey mikes", "business_id": "c9D0yUos-jGOZaUv7SgCFw", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "27aGnUabXY23OH5oilHe7g", "review_id": "mavsmNhsmUBf-cf-8OWu3g", "text": "Ok, lets start with the obvious. This is not the \"nicest\" area of the city. But I happen to work pretty close, so it is convenient for lunch.  \nI must say though I was pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness, and level of service I received here.  The girl who took my order was very sweet, and helpful. Food was typical Showmars fare, everything tasted good. This Showmars also has daily specials & dishes that I have never seen at any other! \nI think I even got free hush puppies!! (ordered a side they rang up as $0 on my receipt)\n\nSo yea, its a Showmars, and I think we all know what to expect out of them by now, but this was definitely the best one I have ever been to.", "business_id": "xwQZW0571-QzEpQ4OjcC5g", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AzhvQdS0z4UepnMgN96Rfg", "review_id": "agRNwWLj6kBt28OisoWgDw", "text": "I love Showmars. Never had anything here I didnt like. I typically go with the calabash shrimp dinner or shrimp and fish dinner or fish sandwich. All great. I usually call ahead and pick it up. You can dine-in but I'd rather not. Food is cooked fresh but doesn't take long.", "business_id": "xwQZW0571-QzEpQ4OjcC5g", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "kSV2NJ2jsj5qssaF6ANqew", "review_id": "Qc8EVav_ssHmNFnhc9Jltw", "text": "Went here today for a late lunch with out of town guests wanting burgers! It was a little crowded due to limited seating, but the wait wasn't long for our food. \n\nI had the South Charlotte Cheesesteak and it was great! Fully loaded with lettuce, provolone, tomatoes and mayo with a pickle spear - I hated to eat the last bite it was so good! I got pasta salad on the side which was flavorless and soaked in oil and a double chocolate cookie which was a yummy end to my meal!\n\nMy guests got a tuna burger and a cheese, bacon, mushroom burger with a side of fries. I can't vouch for the taste of those, but they ate it all, along with a slice of carrot cake (she said it was great!) and a toffee cookie!\n\nWill definitely return not only for the feel, but the \"little secret gem of Charlotte\" feel the place has to it.", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nK_KdyKQ_c9Ib9rQn5h_cg", "review_id": "OrVASUgZS6FsHzgUDYbzHg", "text": "Great burgers and fries! \n\nThis is a total Charlotte establishment. Rusty's has been around forever and it is frequented by everyone in the neighborhood. It is a little hidden, which makes it even more hole-in-wall-ish.\n\nBe sure to allow yourself more than an hour for a lunch break, because this place gets pretty busy during the week.\n\nIf this place was open on Sundays, had more healthy options and a full bar I would give it 5 stars!", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ncHyBw9G0ez6bpbZtaFtjQ", "review_id": "2JoR39EUrV7KzDGI9vpmNA", "text": "I ordered a cheesesteak, with the sauteed mushrooms (why would these not be standard on a cheesesteak?).\nThe meat was in a stack, like Steak-umms, in the middle of the sandwich.  It was so tough that I pulled the entire \"meat stack\" out of the bun when I bit into it.\nThere was 1/4 lb. of mayonnaise on the sandwich, turning the entire thing into a Slip & Slide, and the bun turned into complete mush after I took 2 bites.  \nI do not want to eat a cheesesteak with a fork and knife.  I don't like a sandwich with more mayo than meat, either.  I will not return to this place.", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "uQpNNgvjrQxjn26YI9LLyQ", "review_id": "-jWIf9GoafLMWnAREUvSqQ", "text": "I lived in this general area for about 5 years or so and meant to go to Rusty's but never got around to it. I've been out for over a year now and happened to be nearby. I finally stopped and I am glad I did.\n\nI thought it was gonna be just another boring restaurant but I was pleasantly surprised when the first two things to welcome me were a community board and the cooler with a passable craft beer selection.\n\nWe grabbed a couple of beers, ordered the special (Bacon cheeseburger & fries for $4.99) and sat. Our food came out fast and everyone was very pleasant. I even struck a conversation with the guy who brought my burger about Android phones.\n\nFood was great! The burger had that freshly made look and taste, delicious! The fries were a little dry and could have used more salt but they were good overall.\n\nI really liked the atmosphere, very relaxed and informal. Great little place to spend a Saturday afternoon.\n\nDefinitely will be going back.", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Fq3KNIDfsRRvSSZc0nGB7g", "review_id": "q4tR9DOCvvn6GUDwimma9g", "text": "My husband and I frequent Rusty's several times per month and love it.  Their menu is simple - sandwiches, burgers, soups/salads, fries - but the quality is consistenly good.  I love their reubens, and their fries are always hot, crispy and plentiful.  Other great picks - BLT, cheeseburger, chicken salad, bratwurst.\n\nI love Rusty's and always recommend it to my family and friends if we're looking for a simple place to have a lunch or small dinner.  My dad discovered it several years ago while my mother and I were shopping for my wedding dress and I'm so glad he did!!", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IzIHqzyiCUCd8e-qXZd7dg", "review_id": "jd6oykYiPCfQEPU54iaIow", "text": "YUM. Great burgers. Also, they have Cherry soda, and Malt vinegar. That's amazing.", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nK_KdyKQ_c9Ib9rQn5h_cg", "review_id": "Q8RqCpwS7MB3q8KXVKEsXw", "text": "Just tried their black bean burger. Sooooo good!", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qz5hEccgw6EzpO4yZAjKUg", "review_id": "FLesgwtYdOYN0AajncLOMA", "text": "Had the Charlotte Cheesesteak with mushrooms and a side of fries today !!  The cheesesteak was other worldy and the fries where too many to eat !!  I cant wait to go back !!", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "em05knJOsREZWIBfg7VEXw", "review_id": "G9Jt2oNkLLgMkyjia8DGwQ", "text": "This place has been around forever and is a great lunch spot.  Their chicken caesar wrap is delicious....I hardly ever get anything else!  Watch out for the long line at prime time on the weekends, it can run out the door.  Lots of specialty drinks and beers to choose from - and a nice patio to enjoy them on!", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tCn_QDFWOim1v41RE0bgnw", "review_id": "inqEoKghAofQdrsZ5IX3Qg", "text": "My favorite place to eat. I come here 2-3 times a week. Philly cheese steak and burgers", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cv1wfUQRTDByO9PqRDmAFg", "review_id": "ifsCCU-kXP7YgMIg1QSKsg", "text": "Great place, great food! Love the Chicken Philly (get it with mushrooms)! They also have good vegetarian options.\n\nIt's nice also to support the locally owned business, they really know what they're doing.", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Xlq2EhPUuSlvp2u5KwiCZg", "review_id": "t3vdYCD7gsVyd-_fwKUU0Q", "text": "I love these people.  Customer service on point. Food perfect every time. Always a very clean environment. Never a bad day. I eat here 2 to 3 times a week. I take my boys here rather than McDonald's at half the price. My family is important to me. So is what food goes in their bodies. My 15 year old attends south mech high school. He see the difference in customer service and quality of food. I want my children to chose better than lesser, even if price is more.", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xjQj0WTCXPCNv8pGT9P48w", "review_id": "fk9-x_zki5CLjMOMQkpLFQ", "text": "This place is always busy. Usually a lot of families. Food is OK but nothing blew me away. The menu is pretty typical American fare (burgers, sandwiches, salads). This is a good lunch/quick dinner spot, but don't expect to be impressed.", "business_id": "WkD7OrSIHLzgOQo9wQHu-A", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MZBF4LqZrT5yefELVbUhfg", "review_id": "z5lKMjxzvDyyhh4Pf88w2Q", "text": "This food is awesome. I had country style steak with rice with gravy with yams and green beans. It was all good. The country style steak was delicious!! I wish the yams had more juice. The sweet tea was amazing! Pretty sure I'm a diabetic now because of it. Mac and cheese is only served on Monday, Wednesday and Friday... \n\nAlso, \n***THIS IS A CASH ONLY RESTAURANT***", "business_id": "xhg1i3DoJvvTSxtGZ4j5Gw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eppXd18fTZSY5d7etGre4g", "review_id": "4j59WSXB4RvvgjwlpjzTnA", "text": "The people working were really nice and our food was good but could have been more evenly distributed, one side of the sandwich was really loaded with everything then the other side was just bread? But was still a good half sandwich.", "business_id": "t719u5GZY0yPX4U7t5whrg", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Hubnerc_hJyF-0vFQ-Jsng", "review_id": "6R7ojWiUbYdczuf2lOGxeA", "text": "Organized!\nTuesday before Thanksgiving and it's packed but the line NEVER stops moving!\nLocation on Cherry Rd in Rock Hill said 45min wait...not here!\nSample of Turkey whole you wait yum.\nHelpful and informative employees.\nCustomers sharing coupons their not going to use!\nGreat experience A+ location", "business_id": "kCFGPmD5fP8YsmSTPjaCyw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uc4QurS1XrvyiIpne2IbhA", "review_id": "HmDR9zhK4TsUAgvH47jlVg", "text": "Came here for a to go order for lunch. I got a ham sandwich and potato salad. Ham was melt in your mouth. Potato salad was ok, nothing spectacular. Restaurant was really clean!", "business_id": "kCFGPmD5fP8YsmSTPjaCyw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nHsj0cHOiroAsmDfF50BtA", "review_id": "kL1Y1G_maQWWDeP97Utjgg", "text": "I've been to Showmars a couple of times during my lunch break with co-workers.  It's casual, reasonably priced, offers good food, and the service is very quick.  No sooner than we've ordered at the counter and sat down, someone's bringing our food out to us. \n\nI usually always order the gyro (\"yee-roh\") pita sandwich.  Why?  I'm at a Greek-owned restaurant.  Of course I'm going to go with one of their specialties!  Plus, few places offer gyros...and I LOVE 'em!   I just try not to think of the lambs that were slaughtered so I could enjoy them rolled up in a tasty pita, dripping with tzatziki cucumber sauce.  The fries that accompany the pita are always very flavorful, too.  They're not your average french fry; they have a little spice to them.  \n\nMy co-worker always orders the fish sandwich.  Why?  The menu says it's the \"best fried fish filet sandwich\" and he swears by it.  Go figure.", "business_id": "hlME5-P2CudNDCUSIX2cxQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "8N481iGgsUYA1-TtESOntw", "review_id": "4S2qwewUjeTZ-M-K524VFw", "text": "Always on the look out for a good Gyro! So I found this place on yelp and it was right down the street from the office in Charlotte. Huge place, not many people, strange vibe, very cafeteria type place. The cook was hitting on the cashier and chatting her up for about 5 minutes before she was able to take my order, interesting.......\n\nThe food! The french fries were excellent, the side salad was great, the Gyro left much to be desired!", "business_id": "hlME5-P2CudNDCUSIX2cxQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oTZ2SuhCU0NvhoctjCRtiw", "review_id": "a17_VFh5MwHMjiZsxMqPQA", "text": "Since moving to Charlotte, my family has eaten out more in any given year than we ever did back home. Maybe it's because this city is overflowing with places to fill your belly and even though we do get home cooking around here, it's just been all kinds of fun to sample the local goods.\n\nWe are loyal Showmars customers. The food is decent and similar to what we'd cook at home: comforting and no surprises.\n\nI like meeting my husband here for lunch (he loves the fried fish sandwich smothered in tartar sauce), taking my daughter here for a bite when we're done at the library, or going for dinner when we're all in the mood.\n\nMy daughter loves the chicken strips meal with fries. Or the grilled cheese with fries.\n\nI'm partial to the fried fish sandwich, the Calabash shrimp meal, the grilled chicken sandwich, and the sweet tea.\n\nRefills included with all drink orders, friendly and on-point wait staff, efficient cashiers.\n\nAnd this place has ALWAYS been clean, no matter what time we've gone in. \n\nAll Showmars locations are closed on Sundays.", "business_id": "hlME5-P2CudNDCUSIX2cxQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CDhv0TaqqQSoB-9zSZXTkg", "review_id": "hsOk7BprggLFdRZb3KrOjQ", "text": "Was introduced to this greek fast food chain by my coworker. It reminded me a lot of California's Daphnes chain. Was overwhelmed by their extensive menu, and they seem to be known for their burger in a pita (forgot what it's called). However, I was craving gyro meat, so got the gyro dinner plate which came with a side salad, pita, gyro meat, sauce, french fries, and a drink! It was about $10. Very quick in service, and I had 2 boxes to take with me to go! Tons of gyro meat, but it was a bit dry. Their pita is really good, I think they fry it, giving it that extra yumminess. I ended up making my own gyro with the veggies from the salad. Their fries were the crinkle cut kind, and it was good, but way too much! I couldn't even eat half my meal!\n\nThey have the special ice, which they put a ton of, which means getting a refill when you pick up your food! Staff are all very friendly and courteous as well. Casual greek food.", "business_id": "hlME5-P2CudNDCUSIX2cxQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iEnvH0oOuFm_UuKWSRigrA", "review_id": "y4k39VhhixQAUfZ9oYK3Qg", "text": "Food is it great it's Showmars at least they can't screw that up.  Service is poor especially for pick up orders.  If you call ahead they will put you on hold until you drive to the restaurant.   Never had a problem calling in orders at any other Showmars.", "business_id": "hlME5-P2CudNDCUSIX2cxQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5C_hfmIzQxVWrBRR_aDGnA", "review_id": "oNLYWWTfJXnWtoUegK9wGQ", "text": "Very unhappy precooked cold food and when I approached the Mgr he was like o well.\nThis is a once and done place to eat!", "business_id": "hlME5-P2CudNDCUSIX2cxQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oi5Hw6hHraOG9qWkNoFyyA", "review_id": "icgGaMoJ1BhV7-AB1WSx2g", "text": "Perfect little ice cream shop from the prices to the sandwiches. Staff is friendly and orders are made quickly. It's located  on a broadwalk so it perfect for just a spot to relax. Make sure to grab one of the huge brownies for a buck and some change before leaving this place it's well worth it.", "business_id": "M8CC5_9vEvt1yOI2pnkvKA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "un7xBdyOEs_ArUgtJjr5ow", "review_id": "MTZjH56YbnJBZvqRSqBfLQ", "text": "Who says no to desserts? Hardly no one I ever know! After walking a bit at the Boardwalk, we decided to get ice cream at Ninety's Ice Cream & Sandwiches. Since we already ate lunch, we skipped on the sandwiches and just ordered ice cream. I got the salted caramel chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone. I really love the flavors and liked the chocolate chunks, not to mention the creaminess of the texture. Next time whenever I do come back to Charlotte, I will come back and try their sandwiches.", "business_id": "M8CC5_9vEvt1yOI2pnkvKA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QGXjdJRH1RpwcOkYA3qXMw", "review_id": "tGqWu6et-OGYJnC3zn7xtg", "text": "Best bagel breakfast I ever had", "business_id": "zOY-W35waCcBWDmjX7_MFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WycBF7A57CbcET2vUB6r4w", "review_id": "WknkVx1FwCb9LRUi3rop6g", "text": "This is a classic Brueggers location with delicious bagels and sandwiches!  It is in a busy shopping plaza and is a popular breakfast spot.\n\nA few things to keep in mind: the line is often longggg and they don't keep up with a crowd well.  They have been out of varieties (including plain) on both of my visits.  Don't have your heart set on a variety because they may be out.  Employees are not super attentive--- I overheard a customer ask \"how many do I have left\" when ordering a dozen and the employee responded \"I don't know.\"  Lol--- I guess he was just throwing them all in the bag.", "business_id": "zOY-W35waCcBWDmjX7_MFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rH9dUVf3JKlBrTX6_J9wGw", "review_id": "5jrR7s-M9wDCsN8hW2znnA", "text": "My husband and I walked out of there completely dumbfounded.  First we were greeted with a very loud and abrupt \"r u ready to order?!\"  Then I ordered the Leonardo de veggie and the woman looked at me like I was crazy and whipped her head around to find it on the menu.  After she read the ingredients she said rudely \"we don't have a any red onion!\"  At that point I just ordered a bagel with cream cheese as I felt she didn't want to make what I wanted.  The best part of the whole experience was when my husband went to hand the cashier his debit card she pushed his hand away and exclaimed \"you paid six dollars for a drink!? Keep your money!  (Noticing his Jamba Juice smoothie in his other hand). So we left there with two free sandwiches but it didn't make up for the really obnoxious service.", "business_id": "zOY-W35waCcBWDmjX7_MFQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nHsj0cHOiroAsmDfF50BtA", "review_id": "9IpLrJP8cK1X-yRx81kdzQ", "text": "I'm not a big fan of delis.  Cold cut sandwiches sound so boring to me because they're something I can make at home and usually bring to work for lunch.  So to go out for lunch at work and pay more to get the same thing is very unappealing.\n\nTagging along for lunch one day, though, I went to McAlister's Deli.  I was very impressed (and overwhelmed) by their menu.  Not only were there cold cut sandwiches, there were hot sandwiches, salads, soups, and baked potato options, as well as full-on hot comfort food entrees like meatloaf and roast beast with gravy.  I loved seeing the corned beef and pastrami on the menu.  Mmm...  A lot of sub/sandwich shops don't carry those two meats, preferring to stick with \"the basics.\"  I went with the Muffaletta, though, because it's fun to say and sounded yummy.  Half Muff, please!   \n\nWe returned on another occasion and I wanted something fairly light, but it was also a chilly day.  The soup and salad combo did the trick.  I was one happy boy.  \n\nThe entrees are good-sized and there is plenty of seating so customers aren't all on top of one another.  Your party can have a little privacy and enjoy their lunches in peace with the help of half-wall room dividers.", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4G68oLRY3aHE5XUt_MUUcA", "review_id": "mXTFLQucbXpoW93SAcW1ug", "text": "Good place with a lot of options for lunch.  You can even customize your sandwich here if you aren't feeling up to their many sandwich options.\n\nI think all McAlister's feel a bit the same... you get \"herded\" to the back of the location to a bank of registers to order.  The staff at most of these locations are pretty friendly and helpful... sometimes you feel a little rushed if the line is starting to build and they try to get you through.  You are given a number to place on the table and the bring out the food to you nice a hot/fresh.\n\nThis location offers free wi-fi but I haven't brought my computer to test it out yet.  I've seen people working or meeting with laptops here.\n\nThe thing I HATE about this location in the university area is the parking lot.  It is impossible to get in and out easily and the spaces are all for compact cars, which makes for some interesting parking lot stories and near misses.", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tFLi8-M6MOOrY5CsvWHRMA", "review_id": "Wr13UKlZlXOlTyc_CcbmZA", "text": "Surprisingly, the chocolate chip cookie was delicious!\n\nGrilled Chicken Salad - good enough\n\nSpud Max - great! I would definitely get this again.  The Spud Max includes: bacon, cheddar cheese, scallions, and ham.  Add sour cream, and I am in heaven!", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_fxV_d1i6Uu9FlmFf9BcA", "review_id": "krRGuMGSI_v3bY1n7DgCRQ", "text": "McAlisters deli is, overall, a decent restaurant. It has a pretty diverse menu and has some real quality food. Speaking from experience, the salads and panini's are very delectable.\n\nDecent for lunch trips. I limit myself as I wouldn't frequent the establishment for dinner. My opinion is such that it doesn't have the dinner atmosphere. \n\nThe atmosphere, particularly at this location, is of a casual sandwhich-shop type and has a good amount of space so that even on a busy lunch hour there is always adequate seating, both indoor and outdoor. Service is generally quick, again, even with a crowd. \n\nI have no complaints about Mcalisters other than it feels a bit overpriced. As casual as the business is, its my opinion that spending over $10 for a lunch can be better spent elsewhere- i.e. another sit-down restaurant with tip included. Unfortunately, I am also a picky eater when it comes to quality vs. cost, so for the money, it usually has to be justified.", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xtynw7q1z_Q3CqWcvaoeRw", "review_id": "O7QgUD2-7MYC6x4VpxET4w", "text": "Stopped in today and they were very busy. Surprisingly, we ordered and had our food much faster than I expected. The New Yorker (Pastrami, Corned Beef, Swiss and Spicy Brown) was better than I expected. \n\nMy partner had a BLT, which she seemed to really enjoy. The price wasn't terrible for what you got. All in all, I'd eat here again. The menu was diverse and I could probably eat there once a week for 6 months and have something different each time...", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HIDKmeNnbL6kdG6l1ROyJQ", "review_id": "x3dGnwNshXc4KEGCdZz4Cw", "text": "I guess this place has been around a long time but my husband and I just discovered it! And what a discovery!! It's like Panera Bread, only MUCH, MUCH BETTER!! (Panera doesn't have yummy baked potatoes!) Also, management was VERY friendly and generous. I asked for a pickle and he brought me a whole plateful and didn't charge me for them! And their pickles are delicious!! We've gone here a few times, and each time I've ordered something different and have NEVER been disappointed!", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pcyXce0Pd8hQXCiZIFMPoA", "review_id": "hdfNr3we5F_LtRbfnPgArg", "text": "This place is amazing. Like most McAlister's good food and atmosphere not to mention friendly staff. Take out or dine in this place is perfect for lunch or dinner. The Ultimate Nachos are my new favorite.", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YddlNDYZISu4M1kYSHL6_w", "review_id": "ht12fkeaG0hGYsD8Cl4VYg", "text": "This was the first time I actually ate at McAlisters and I'm not sure why because I really enjoyed it. I got the pick two with half the Savannah Chopped Salad & half the Spud Max.. Both were delicious and together very filling. The salad was fresh, crisp, & flavorful and the potato was hot, cooked prefect, & loaded. It's a great luck spot & I will be back to try some other things on the menu.\nThe cashier was very friendly & offered me suggests one being the salad I ordered. The manager named Angel was in the front greeting customers as she was helping her staff & answering calls. It's always great seeing a productive and helpful manager. The ladies in the lobby were very friendly while cleaning the tables, asking if we would like refills, and taking up our trays. Overall this is a great clean location with a great staff.", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "fAmNhqHz2PSZo7LgDVywZA", "review_id": "yi9-fhuoN5l7bpsKEla9oQ", "text": "I typically enjoy McAlister's at every location I've been to but this location was not the best I ordered a half club sandwich, a side of broccoli cheddar soup and one chocolate chip cookie. Visually the sandwich and cookie didnt look the best.  I wish I got the other half of the sandwich in hopes that, that side of the sandwich was the better half because there was hardly any meat with a pitiful slice of bacon in the sandwich. I wasn't very happy when I opened my to go order but on the other hand it tasted good. The broccoli cheddar soup was delicious and the chocolate chip cookie was yummy!  I will definitely go back to give it another try  I'm not going to give up because I really do like McAlister's!!", "business_id": "7rsMIEq01gE12F7iRdzLEA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZROqY6eC7azUr6sOW-BoHQ", "review_id": "Wy-KpjV1Ojew6m8YxxJ4XQ", "text": "I've given this place so many chances with their food because I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt.. They just kept getting it wrong. The best thing on the menu would probably be the cheese fries, but not because they're particularly good, the rest of the food is just that bad. Any time I've ordered delivery the food has been cold, the driver ignored all instructions, and it's taken about an hour and a half. I'm not sure if they're messing up or if they just don't care. Either way avoid this place. There are LOTS of great wing places in the area, Wing Zone is NOT one of them.", "business_id": "UvuUOiP0oIgJ2H_8J6h6Zg", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "U_duzDhQefU1GoHkKSI11g", "review_id": "3pQWzgkxRQefv8Xp0MD0ow", "text": "Slow service...took almost two hours to deliver on two separate occasions. The food was cold both times. On the second occasion a BBQ cup had popped all over the food containers", "business_id": "UvuUOiP0oIgJ2H_8J6h6Zg", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "csUS0hjjyjKIlRw1WxEuCw", "review_id": "OoKrQYqppb5e-CLQP8_5mw", "text": "My daughter ordered garlic parmesan boneless wings and received original tame. As this was a to go order she didn't go back to get this rectified.  Way too much money for the wrong stuff!", "business_id": "UvuUOiP0oIgJ2H_8J6h6Zg", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tO5dk3QKqfezLLoXVyPJVQ", "review_id": "nFVnK-LSHkiiXXF6NeAhKg", "text": "Ordered delivery food took two hours and was cold. Wing sauce was spilled all over bag.", "business_id": "UvuUOiP0oIgJ2H_8J6h6Zg", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-zbvBRWAPq2lCYFhDBf3gg", "review_id": "tCdVo4O1Ku_LtdrQZt_ykQ", "text": "So I had never heard of this place until I saw their menu on the bureau in the hotel I was staying in for the weekend. I glanced over it and it was pretty extensive with all kinds of things represented. Being a wing fanatic I knew I wanted wings.\n\nAfter the Janet concert I attended, I made it back to the hotel after a 2 hour wait to leave the parking lot. This was the perfect time to put this restaurant to good use. So I called them up to place a delivery order. \n\nThe employee that answered the phone informed me that the menu was old and that they had an updated version. She gave me the different specials they had. I ended up choosing the Cool Ranch wing basket with wedge fries, 5 fried shrimp, and an order of celery with dressing. The whole order with all the fees included came up to $20 and some change. That was fine. She told me it would be about 45 minutes. The food came and I was quite impressed!!!! \n\nThe wings were fried just the way I like them, nice and hard. The flavoring on them was pretty good too. The fries were great as well. They had a nice flavor to them. I order spicy shrimp but the seasoning didn't come on them. It was in a cup and you pour it on yourself. Odd but ok!!! I enjoyed that meal and it really hit the spot!!!! I can see myself dining here over and over again!!!!", "business_id": "UvuUOiP0oIgJ2H_8J6h6Zg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MZBF4LqZrT5yefELVbUhfg", "review_id": "cCPANcjoHxiQ4KtNj358fQ", "text": "How could any subway NOT be 5 stars? I mean you make your own sandwich.... I guess the staff could be rude but I doubt it here.", "business_id": "Va65srVwxyWNuX2dwF4jEg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "VhI6xyylcAxi0wOy2HOX3w", "review_id": "ySS_cVC12cqINEgOAT59kg", "text": "The sandwich artist who assembled my footlong turkey and provolone was polite, helpful and provided me with a well stuffed and properly assembled sandwich. The ingredients appeared fresh (other than the lettuce that needed a little help and some of the tomatoes in the stack had some core). She seemed a little disappointed that I did not want a \"combo\" and had a bottle of water I brought with me.\n\nThe restaurant was clean though one of the tables had some trash on it that was cleaned while I sat there.\n\nNice, helpful, good. Four stars.", "business_id": "Va65srVwxyWNuX2dwF4jEg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Fky6k88rN4_XN-wicz_9Vg", "review_id": "CLj48WCUYqL8aaqgqRPWKQ", "text": "Being from Fort Mill and being a hard core lunching junkie, I'm completely shocked that I've never been to Jumpin' Java before. \n\nThe short review: it's cute and yummy and healthier than 98% of the other food options in Fort Mill.\n\nMy Apple Walnut Salad was recommended to me by the lovely Louise and was generously portioned (aka really freakin' big) and delicious. Perfect for a quick autumn lunch.\n\nThe staff was great - our drinks stayed refilled and everyone had a smile. Great little find hidden away in a tiny little strip mall.", "business_id": "rPQsep_POg0YATvt-6MEfg", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tfC7lECU7DiNjbBPsyskUA", "review_id": "2JL7HUurMRubxqxjf_ZXVQ", "text": "Overpriced and my muffin was stale.  Not worth the $7 I spent on the muffin and coffee.  Will not go again.  Believe it is overpriced due to the area...", "business_id": "rPQsep_POg0YATvt-6MEfg", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OuyRxX8ceoZklLVUxnIGmQ", "review_id": "0Fkpur3eJRfihW_B6E24xQ", "text": "I hadn't had Dominoes in many years, but my husband and I were intrigued by their \"we've slowed things down\" ad campaign. We were so happy with the experience! Dominoes did a really nice job revamping their pizza. The crust has a lovely garlic flavor and the price for carryout is amazing!", "business_id": "KTqNU4plO23583DYAMGXYg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "epGql75QhKDg0dePE92N_Q", "review_id": "hp3nesFjOHYv9_l1LXdOKA", "text": "I think this is a great place to dine in if your ever in a rush but want to eat something decent. Good food, fast service, and overall good, but I find the insistence on getting certain ingredients by the server sometimes annoying and guilt tripping depending on the ingredients.", "business_id": "BPftTf2ZNidSaeyyXcxhdg", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jqMa8QhylASA1HT_CG9RyQ", "review_id": "AO3bll4UuWeB1I71jxW_TQ", "text": "I wanted pizza and my kids wanted macaroni and cheese, so I figured I'd head to the Pit. If only somebody had answered the phone! It was around 6pm on a Saturday night, which I understand is a busy time, but come on. I let it ring about 15 times and then hung up. I paced around my house for a few minutes, got distracted, then tried calling again about ten minutes later. Same deal: lots of ringing, no answering. I let it ring another 15 times or so and just gave up. \n\nI don't mind having someone answer and then immediately put me on hold. It's a lot better than the nothing that I got. Thumbs DOWN.", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1pw25f8ByM1zH_hFG7LPvg", "review_id": "QiABlrLFkGkzaiXmLvoa3A", "text": "Pizza Pit in Sun Prairie is our go-to place for inexpensive pizza, especially at lunch time.  Don't compare them to the expensive, gourmet place across the street -- but if you are looking for efficient service and a great value for the (low) price point, I strongly recommend The Pit.  They sell pizza by the slice over the lunch hour (maybe all day?  Not sure?) and that's a screaming deal.\n\nThey also offer gyros, which I've never tried.  \n\nNote that the owner is often there.  He's a gruff guy, but takes a lot of pride in his pizza.    Yes, this restaurant is locally owned and operated -- another reason to bring them your business.\n\np.s.  They deliver.  Remember to tip your driver!", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vIKq_fLEhSYLY9IuFNoBxA", "review_id": "MNPxaFgNJhjtb3UiBoaltg", "text": "Excellent! The menu looked so good we had to try a bunch of items. Pizza, Wings, Gyro, Fries, and Nuggets for the kids. All good! How can you not want to eat at a place with a signed John Jurkovich poster!", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UhR_BNjo9D7TjodphHO_Xw", "review_id": "-fe7EtkfUgG_bAX4DbQovQ", "text": "Stood around for 10 mins while the man ignored us until he took our order , and saw one of the female workers  doing some kind of narcotics in the bathroom probably heroin ,For the love of god don't go here , felt gross just leaving that place and threw away the food", "business_id": "OC8AUJshLVimn_-P_INvJw", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C16vy9Z3VcNArNZEthU5uw", "review_id": "ZWN-LZ806QE9UzUByjaZHw", "text": "My hubby and I have been having a weekly lunch date to get out without kids and try some local establishments. \n\nWhat I had heard about McGoverns, is that it is THE place to go for your birthday. It wasn't my birthday, but we thought we would try it anyway. After learning about their birthday drink special...I agree, it is the place to go for your birthday. You should go. \n\nBut, honestly, for a dining experience, the decor was terrible. Dark, dated, the kitchen is visible from the dining area, as well as the cleaning and drink station. The decor was the biggest drawback to our lunch. It was hard to get past it. \n\nThe service was good and the food was good. I had a buffalo chicken wrap and the chicken was done amazingly. Not dry at all. The buffalo sauce was creamy and very spicy (which is a win in my book). My husband said his burger was good, but not a fresh patty. \n\nI was reading (on the placemat) that McGoverns was established in 1935. That is a long time to be up and running and makes me root for them to succeed!", "business_id": "zgxNUxS8eIyhkrXegDLtjQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zx8O_5Ix9Sl-CL-Cj-gqLQ", "review_id": "93C-SZ2d8iM71kGVZk-9NA", "text": "McGovern's is a old school supper club and bar. They have nice wait staff and bartender's and there outdoor deck is a relaxing on a pleasant day, and ya they make a nice bloody Marys.", "business_id": "zgxNUxS8eIyhkrXegDLtjQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dFSg9ZUwdvXO1c1ZACgZzA", "review_id": "wfwRnVgQdOAD-31SvBBumg", "text": "Nice low key place. I was half mesmerized by the presence of TVs all around the wall of the bar. So if you're a sports bar type of person, this is definitely a must-check-out for you. \n\nThe bar could use a few more bartenders - two guys splitting their time between making drinks and grilling the delicious food doesn't really work too well for a quick service. \n\nThat said, their food is delicious. We ordered cheese curds, onion rings, and chicken wings for appetizers. All of them came out hot and super crispy and just darn good greasy delicious. I ordered the reubin sandwich, which was also awesome as well.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XZU-yPVHYOJWG0cYmGY4Sw", "review_id": "HI6zXf7Z4qnrXv1CiR55LQ", "text": "The Best Sports Bar in town. Wilson's has, dollar for dollar, the city's greatest Friday night fish fry. Just don't tell anyone. A lot of people have caught on and Randy raised the prices lately! Albeit only slightly. If Mack is working behind the bar order a \"Mackdriver\" and say goodnight. Yes, the same Mack who ran Stillwaters for years. There truly are TVs everywhere including the restrooms, so this is the place to watch the big game.  A sports gambler's Mecca!", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "IIT-SHOdeQ-yZu0kqILGIg", "review_id": "EUiO8fo65GG7n53w3_RYag", "text": "My boyfriend introduced me to Wilson's about a year ago. As a small town girl, this place reminds me of my hometown bars. We've typically come for a later breakfast and drinks, but I know it can be a popular spot to watch games as well. Definitely a local sports bar. \n\nThere is plenty of seating throughout the bar. Service has always been good and friendly, and we've been acknowledged quickly upon arriving by our server on all occasions.\n\nBloodies and drinks are good and the prices are right. If your looking for a fancy spot this is not it. If your trying to test out a relationship to see if your potential new girlfriend can hang out at local neighborhood bars, you should take her to Wilsons to see what she says.", "business_id": "zAsxPh3h9xMQnSDGl41kSg", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "atctfIstoOXt5VgG6fzvOQ", "review_id": "FaYdrlCCyXS5fhX0yoLatA", "text": "Arguably the best thing about Madison. Real. Legit. Not Playing. Close your eyes, bite into the shrimp etouffee, and you feel like the gulf is close.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ZYaumz29bl9qHpu-KVtMGA", "review_id": "fwO-CPsGR3q0UTHxIAPvxA", "text": "I've never been to New Orleans, so I don't know if that makes me somehow less qualified to review this place.  But, I suspect a fair amount of people have never been to China, and it doesn't stop them from reviewing PF Changs.\n\nANYWAY, the thing about NOTO whenever I have eaten there is that I am always expecting it to be way greater than it really is because of the way people talk about it.  I am always expecting this transcendent experience, but really, all I get is a styrofoam container of some spicy slop that really has no real flavor underneath the initial tongue shock of cayenne pepper.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ke-FCDxbWKN4jF68tj8iIA", "review_id": "k7RYDOWq8fVE2YmpopffDg", "text": "One of my all time favorite places in Madison;  I like it so much that I had them cater my wedding.  I have been eating at NOTO for at least 20 years, and the food is consistently good.  I always have a hard time deciding what to get... the shrimp etouffee?  A shrimp po' boy with Creole sauce?  Or one of the daily specials like the pecan fish or the Cajun meatballs?  The cornbread is also worth noting for its yumminess.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1F7vgaLA0qyRApl4MiEprw", "review_id": "pQNWS7qeD42kBQzJgL31Ug", "text": "I'm a total foodie and Chicago is great for me except we don't have NOTO. The best of the best for Creole/Cajun. Lived down south, been to N'awlins many times when I was a kid in the 70's. NOTO is the best hands down. Wish some adventuresome entrepreneur would migrate NOTO down to Chicago. It would be a huge success I am sure. We don't have anything that is even close to as good so we have to make our own or take a trip up to Madison! :)", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vKJNf7GNOGw2OGgW03bY6A", "review_id": "yG6hClioijasdayTox6rJw", "text": "Since I lived in Madison (about 8 years ago) the po' boys at NOTO have haunted me!  The pursuit of a po' boy as good as this has eluded me through 4 cities and countless \"nope, not as good\"s.  I'm such a fan I bought a tank top on my last visit!\n\nPerfect bread, perfect seasonings - be it oyster, shrimp, crawfish or chicken.    Whenever I'm back in Madison (which is, unfortunately, rarely, I take friends to get a \"sandwich as big as yo head\" and they never leave disappointed.\n\nAs I remember it, NOTO is that kind of hole in the wall place that newcomers hesitate to try out.  My advice - do it!  As much as I love these sandwiches I hardly ever order them out anymore because I know they will never be as good as at New Orleans Take Out in Madison, WI.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FnlELEMlXcqe2dVPht6sdg", "review_id": "ECJOp7JuNo51CNeNv1EPWw", "text": "I love the food here. Love the vibe.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "bJu5pXLZppRnKpNbTrIeFA", "review_id": "hIY2ja4eqIskARCY7eD-_w", "text": "Allow me to express my undying love for New Orleans Take-Out. \n\nI lived in Madison almost 8 years ago and have yet to find another shrimp po' boy even remotely close to the delicacy at NOTO. It's one of those hole in the wall places that looks scary and not hygienic on the outside but is completely amazing and totally worth it. \n\nI remember the first time my dad took me for a \"sandwich as big as yo head.\" I had just taken the ACT as a 6th grader and afterwards all I was really capable of was mumbling simple sentences. I remember being surprised that dad wasn't kidding, the sandwich really was as big as my head. And that it was like, really awesome. My fam were instantly regulars.\n\n8 years and 3 citites later, the search continues. I'm not even asking for a better sandwich (I don't think one exists), but one that's just as good (it seems like that doesn't exist either).\n\nOh and if this review sounds similar to the one by Sheena F. it's because she's my sister. It's a family obsession.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NKW8eK5jDWmtXoU-IMngXg", "review_id": "JYYiAT3pjHNnfOgTrD2TfA", "text": "I love NOTO the shrimp Po'Boy has alway been my favorite item.  But the Crab Cakes are also excellent. The pimento cream sause is to die for. i cant say enough about this place. Have always been very satisfied!!! my whole family loves it.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ffa864LL90s6oxImKPI7pw", "review_id": "niaNODkq-uUqs4xE92IPlA", "text": "Hubby had the fish with pecans, and LOVED it.\nI, on the other hand had an absolutely pitiful shrimp Po Boy.  Big ole piece of bread, 8 shrimp set on the bread to try to cover space (it doesn't), smidge of lettuce (not necessarily a bad thing), and mushy disgusting tomatoes.  Take a bite, and all you taste is bread.  Never again.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLV1tH7IjI7MNNK647X1WQ", "review_id": "rnhnFc9UzpsvMJ2n-0kUwQ", "text": "My first time here and I ordered the fired oysters. It's as advertised, lightly breaded and the oyster still soft on the inside. Very well done. Got the dirty rice as well but it's not what I remember from 'nawlins. Didn't really have that chicken giblet taste or odor to it nor did it have small bits of cruchy chicken gizzards. I was really looking forward to crunching gizzards.  :-(  \n\nThey have a variety of drinks but if you want a simple coke, you have to use the vending machine outside. That was kinda weird.\n\nAll in all, it's far better than just 3 stars (Its OK) because it's better than OK. It's good.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rLV1tH7IjI7MNNK647X1WQ", "review_id": "F8zos0KoDYRLxI4uFNJAhQ", "text": "Ok. I should've read deeper because it is a Vegan dirty rice. Having that pointed out to me, then I retract what I said about it. Doesn't change my live for the real one though.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e8uACQUSzZ4qyZI-7o5rLg", "review_id": "agnBS8Olc6lcHx4wZhyIYw", "text": "I am floored at the fact that there are a few people who said the food was \"flavorless.\" They are ridiculous. I love the east side location. I get the crawfish etoufee with corn bread and extra rice because it's so spicy!!! But the flavor is unmatched. The spice is sinus clearing, and the amazing flavor is so worth it! I have had nothing but great experiences with NOTO, and I will definitely keep coming back!", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uH94fyG1rNqxq6zzL8RH0w", "review_id": "imBD8SHWXJVCe9r7lAzA0Q", "text": "I'm from South Florida and we know good food so while in Wisconsin for training for work and wanted to eat really good food and this spot did not dissappoint. Although I couldn't try everything I did have the Etouff\u00e9 and as long as you like spice this is hands down 1 thing you need to order. Plus the employees are very pleasant people. Wish I had found this place early in my trip.", "business_id": "cpGv6ES2hzPCtCUQgipwXw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ueh1SrOa8KiR4yeZGl1bpQ", "review_id": "OAUBrE9Ps35OmulAayjSUg", "text": "Great bar for Packer games. Free shots for touchdowns. Pot Luck on Packer sunday. Bring a dish to pass.", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pPU4qo7raqMLGRQKeMS6IA", "review_id": "gRrYWfhmgQzzt2C99L1gdA", "text": "Do NOT go here if you are looking for a nice 4 1/2 star place. Not very clean and very loud!", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "TbrTV-oYi-jYXMgAWZoEQg", "review_id": "b8zCx79ilGbmrZcn9qACfQ", "text": "So I've been hearing this joint has one of the \"Best\" burgers in town. I'm generally reluctant to order a bar burger - they are generally frozen and then cooked to well done. Not at Players - hand pattied in view of the customer. Meat is from the Jennifer Street Market - Right around the corner. \n\nYou want your burger rare - Fine... It's rare... Sha- Freaking- Zam! I think perhaps the only Burger Joint in town that is capable of cooking a burger properly to order. \n\nSandwiches come with pub chips - you can upgrade to fries for a buck... Other stuff like onion rings for $2.  The sides are frozen and then dropped in the fryer. But you are here for the burgers - they are fresh, as is everything on them. The tomato on my burger was actually tasty. My only complaint is the burgers could use a more robust bun... But the fact that Players can properly cook a burger makes this discretion forgivable.\n\nSo go to this locals joint blue collar bar - have a beer, get the drink special and order a freaking burger!", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iGmWcPvhFvfy1WwxEB-_Tg", "review_id": "0M3LEDeedynnDkaYpyljIA", "text": "I love this place! I'm new to the area and being an eagles fan I have to go out for most of the games! I'm so glad I discovered this place! Everyone is super friendly and the drinks and food are great! Perfect little sports bar! This will be my little sports home for the time that I am here. Only con (not a problem for me) is it's cash only", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OTf6hcc9m8vfHY9kZL6Brg", "review_id": "d_El9d2sPYSpjyifzKkyvA", "text": "Doesn't look like anything special from the outside and was a bit reluctant to go in, but I'm thrilled I did. Honestly used to go here every weekend when I lived in the area. Perry makes one of the best burgers in town. I think they said they get their meat fresh from the willy st co-op every day. So delicious. Then I'd stay and fill up on relatively cheap drinks and catch the Brewers or Bucks game. They have a ton of tv's along with pool, ping pong, and darts. Perfect place if you want some good food and a place to watch the game.", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "oFhtzLhXS1iENWoBMdWk4w", "review_id": "cngUlBgdCmfZRg2TxBul0A", "text": "Typical local bar - has ping pong tables, limited bar seating, and a decent juke box. Have never had the food here - appears to be typical bar fare. Decent pricing on PBR tallboys and limited tap list.", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q75MUoAeRv18TgvIba3naw", "review_id": "WT8Ju1Bin7ipL8dkMXVELA", "text": "The Players club is the BEST!!!! Wendy, the bartender, is the bomb!!!!! Definitely the best burgers ever!!!  Love love love this crew!!! It's a must do if you are in Madison!!!", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Zx8O_5Ix9Sl-CL-Cj-gqLQ", "review_id": "Jcg0UA5OS3lnNSEVhgQlMQ", "text": "Went to Players sports bar for lunch after following yelpers suggestions, and o my goosh! What an awesome, jucy ,large and flavor full burger! Just try and not get it all over yourself. We had a player ho burger and a bacon cheeseburger with cheese curds and l can't say I have had a better burger. The bartender and cook were friendly and in control. I will definitely be back for more.", "business_id": "YlznKuAxnd7j3QfXFzoIog", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y_XOJFAJW4cOPeMPCkS_pg", "review_id": "_1P9J0tt0_a-yC7RzK9uoQ", "text": "saw a fly dancing on my sandwich when waiting for my order, they don't bother to pay attention anyway since there are quite a lot customers , awful awful place even though i have very good experience with other panera bread", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oSA746-4MCJpWorJkzxqpQ", "review_id": "X7orjAjRSKkyGzz6p90Vaw", "text": "This Panera would have gotten 5 stars a few years ago when I practically lived there the month I was finishing up my grad school portfolio. But those lovely leather armchairs that I so loved so sit with a drink and a pastry are now gone. Lounging around all day is no longer encouraged, it would seem.\n\nThat being said, this Panera is still a pretty great one. Quick service, friendly faces, always clean. You really can't go wrong with soup in a bread bowl.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vUpY0PcCCNb3J6x40jqZeA", "review_id": "Ny-aKr0-J02tqKm-r7noiA", "text": "Ordered the pick 2 and tried the new turkey cranberry flatbread and the tortellini Alfredo. The pasta is delicious.. Not a huge fan of the flatbread, however. Great tea selection!", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RvweNJFVkR3ttkWsIBy7nQ", "review_id": "ryQOQcZCqggnSglimbezPQ", "text": "Panera is a chain so the food stays pretty consistent. The service here is phenomenal! Bussers during lunch to keep things clean and make sure the tables turn over.  \n\nI appreciated that there was a good number of baked goods. Not to mention, the line moved quickly. If you plan to go to a chain, head over here.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HYLbflVtCoQSnoZsRCwOPw", "review_id": "HUgN_tpCmH7z_Pa-yczOGw", "text": "Two words: Come early. If you want to get any variety of baked goods, you've got to be there before 3pm. The quality of food is about what you would expect from a McDonaldized bakery. Most people don't know that they don't literally bake there; things come either half-baked and/or frozen and are finished in the store. Not terrible, just know what you're getting. The service for me is hit or miss.", "business_id": "S2x-rEziU3ONR9zO_vpPxA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bvG-Et9-NxsLIgMAOOS7Uw", "review_id": "7EvyX2xCH6CACuhVHf_Ilg", "text": "Ordered 2 sandwiches w/o tomatoes, when we opened them they had tomatoes and the bread wasn't fresh :(", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zd0NY0to-87Mwrm80nfp6Q", "review_id": "idl-KyDynJrtN0BBguyjMw", "text": "I stopped at this Milios in downtown Madison for a quick supper. \nOrdered a milios classic for take away. I go home and half way through my sandwich realized there is no smoked ham in it ( as promised ). I called and the manager quickly apologized and offered the next sandwich free! \nHow was the hamless sandwich? Apart from the subjective disappointment of a step down, it was a good turkey sandwich!\nLooking forward for a classic sandwich next time!", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1i4Dx_83rJEP8OTriIynkA", "review_id": "IdAl34AEKxtLaDs8bz8xpw", "text": "I LOVE Milio's. They're for sure my go to sub shop. The delivery range is kind of small so I've never been able to get delivery and can't attest to the speed of that. The pick up is always ready by the time I get there though. I can't remember a time where my order was messed up, but I can't say for certain it hasn't happened. If it has, it hasn't been often enough or much of a hassle.\n\nI used to go to Jimmy John's all the time and thought of Milio's as the lesser version. Man was I wrong. The quality here is much better. I love the bread. The perfect amount of soft insides and hard crust. Occasionally the end is a little harder than I like, but it's not too often. I really recommend getting the bread left in. I find not doing so to be a bit lacking. I can understand the other reviewer's complaints about it not being enough.\n\nThey also give you plenty of guacamole! I always feel like other places are a rip off with the amount they give.\n\nAlso try the cookies! I love the White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut. They're always soft and fresh.", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BMNVPCNSudbj2tkBRSDdqQ", "review_id": "av9TrUkKJNapQTA1DBXtfw", "text": "Super quick and fast service! The worker was spot on and super friendly! WILL ALWAYS COME BACK TO THIS LOCATION!", "business_id": "r5S_wYdu1vKRW1k-7_yOIA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m8u49f6BQbnLBPujd6twaQ", "review_id": "2Xoz1ga7C4ir9cy-7UP91g", "text": "Another one of those places I go to just because I need to grab a quick eat. Although it's just your  typical subway, the service here is better than what I'm used to at Subways where they just grunt at you about which condiments you would like.", "business_id": "SQASst3NU4tA-t4cmWLILA", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NUHLBuQahAhHg9duYTDYLA", "review_id": "riiMNeALDE4qnwJNnFpSBA", "text": "Great place for subs while running between classes! Although, there's always a long line right around lunch-time, so get there early or plan on getting a late lunch.", "business_id": "SQASst3NU4tA-t4cmWLILA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CX4GcrCCnzfNyAl0cPqGbg", "review_id": "R-I-AoawmOOiG-8p8hMxUA", "text": "I actually prefer Subway over Silver Mine but it has an awesome student meal deal with a jumbo drink and a cookie. Sweet!", "business_id": "Uw1DZhEtTmLzMcXmdpR8Pw", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HJZfQadmdoa9qsZ4R1xEGQ", "review_id": "NFEKyD9_gQJTE9syHcl8gw", "text": "Bad location, but I could care less since I only order delivery from here late at night.  And oh my god, it tastes soo good.  The equation for the tastiness goes something like this...\nY = T*x^2\nwhere T is a function of how late it is,\nY is the Yum factor,\nand x...I don't know what x is, but it kind of spells \"tax...\"\n\nPrice is okay - delivery total is a few dollars more than what I usually pay for something like Gumby's with haxxor deals - and a bit higher than what you could get at Subway for $5 (but not as customizable).  However, they're open late, and some of their pre-mades, like the Cripple Creek are just too good to pass up.  Double 11-in. sub special is their best offer.", "business_id": "Uw1DZhEtTmLzMcXmdpR8Pw", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_hz_dF3yYAUdbD8rwqbVPg", "review_id": "6W1aFUTgSGeaUShg00b_rA", "text": "I went here on the recommendation of my colleague at work. Thursday night I always need a quick dinner, and Silver Mine Subs did not disappoint. The guy working there was very nice and friendly and he listened to me as I changed my order a few times. The sandwich was good, though it might have been better toasted, and the bread is a little thick. However, any place that has a sandwich that includes both bacon and avocado is a winner for me. Also, I can get a dill pickle instead of chips. That's novel enough to give Silver Mine Subs an edge over the nearby Subway. It was a little expensive, next time I might not get the gigantic pop. Otherwise it was a very pleasant experience and I enjoyed it! I will be back!", "business_id": "Uw1DZhEtTmLzMcXmdpR8Pw", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v7a5hXRPUnzcK32eAwet6Q", "review_id": "5QbgS2wE8TQxK0mVgwu_gQ", "text": "I had to drop by the university bookstore during my lunch break so thought I'd just grab a sub while I was nearby. Excellent decision. The place was clean, the employees were helpful, and the sandwich I got, while not terribly cheap, was well worth the price. It was much more filling than the sandwiches I like at Subway; quality meat, plenty of it, fresh toppings, nice bread. Couldn't really ask for more. I'll be back the next time I'm on that side of campus for lunch.", "business_id": "Uw1DZhEtTmLzMcXmdpR8Pw", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HUMhxK0xIiilmhpyoqtYEA", "review_id": "hzejFR3mOyQTxYdIqc6tBw", "text": "Initially I was going to give this place 4 stars, but their outstanding service has earned them the perfect score.  I ordered through campusfood.com 15 minutes before they closed and some sort of electronic delay resulted in my order arriving late, after they put all the food away.  The manager called me at 3:00 AM to tell me he canceled my order because they had already put the food away and were ready to close.  He then gave me a credit for the same amount that I could use anytime.  I ended up getting a free sandwich.  \n\nAs far as the actual food goes, they have a good variety between cold and hot sandwichs.  I haven't tried any of the cold sandwiches, but they their hot chicken sandwiches are awesome.  The buffalo chicken sandwich has a mildly spicy buffalo sauce with a creamy ranch and melted provolone cheese on your choice of bread.  Definitely my favorite.  If you're in the mood for subs and don't want the conventional subway or boring jimmy johns, I highly recommend silver mine subs.", "business_id": "Uw1DZhEtTmLzMcXmdpR8Pw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_G97mBLm3AJkhkRtTD06BQ", "review_id": "i9wfOiN2Ibd-_bttxn1Y_g", "text": "Didn't even get to try it.  I've heard great things but i was stranded at a hotel that is just under 10 minutes away but they were insistent that it was more like 20 minutes away and refused to deliver.  I had ordered online and had PREPAID a pretty generous tip.  Seems like they could go an extra block or two to satisfy a paying customer.", "business_id": "Uw1DZhEtTmLzMcXmdpR8Pw", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eFIlrOz3TnuZQeh2Y1e17Q", "review_id": "5TYgOJmMZzj5jQx1cS0VTw", "text": "Poor Silver Mine Subs being right next to Subway. Unfortunately, their subs don't do much to differentiate themselves from Subway which makes Subway the better buy. That being said, they do have much more amiable employees than the Subway next door. Also, there's free wifi here.", "business_id": "Uw1DZhEtTmLzMcXmdpR8Pw", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XzIKZTb4I-7wW4BjKwV2Mw", "review_id": "BEdXFZ5R_mIOxsD5zd9jIQ", "text": "I stopped in for lunch after class one day to give Silver Mine a shot. Also, it's part of my goal to try as many food establishments as I can in the area and yelp about them while I'm at school here.\n\nI didn't know Silver Mine was a chain until after I got home and googled it. It definitely doesn't feel or look like a chain, which in my opinion is a good. Most of the locations are out west in Colorado and Arizona and there really aren't nearly as many locations as Jimmy John's or something similar.\n\nI walked into the place which is right next to a Subway, Kam's and the old C.O. Daniel's, which could be described as a very good or very bad location depending on the circumstances, however it is close to most things on campus. Either way, upon entry I was greeted with some fantastic bluegrass music and a mountain/silver mine themed sub shop, which was refreshing and definitely not something I've ever seen before.\n\nI perused the menu and settled on a variation of my favorite roast beef, which was interestingly called a \"Comstock\", and I also noticed many other sub names were geographic locations or western/mining-themed names, how cool!?\n\nI got home and began to tear into the sub. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty it was. Decent flavor on everything and definitely not the same mediocrity as the Subway next door (or any Subway, for that matter). However, I wouldn't call it the best sub I've ever eaten. To be blunt about it, I think Jersey Mike's has got Silver Mine beat in terms of quality and maybe taste, but Silver Mine is definitely cheaper than Jersey Mike's and also has more of a variety of non-sub items like soup, breakfast and salads. \n\nI would also like to say that Silver Mine has very late store hours as well as delivery available as added conveniences. \n\nI was impressed with Silver Mine Subs, I do recommend it for anyone looking for a sub sandwich. I will be sure to go there again and try more items.", "business_id": "Uw1DZhEtTmLzMcXmdpR8Pw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kXhFuI3Kgkb5OAIUE7eQdg", "review_id": "bR5vvKFdWCUg1fQqKNsRvQ", "text": "This is my favorite place to eat in Champaign-Urbana. The pitas are amazing, the service is fast, and the employees are friendly. I see the owner working in there every time I go, and he is always happy and friendly. I hope they bring one to my home-town! Two thumbs up for the Pita Pit!", "business_id": "WuYyJjMOQ9-mYArlNWlaig", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6nqakbu2zU6fjOmbE83_-A", "review_id": "DVrZlgZAz23cd9UOuwt1Mw", "text": "I know Jimmy John's is all about \"super freaky fast\" service, but their manners are also pretty freaky.  I'm usually sympathetic to unmotivated or cranky employees (after all, there's nothing glamorous about working at a fast food place).  Unfortunately, the college kids who work here are particularly resentful--and they don't mind taking it out on your sandwich.\n\nI came in by myself to pick up dinner for friends.  When I tried to place my order, the girl working the register (who was obviously new) struggled to punch in each item.  No one seemed interested in helping her, even though 4 other people stood behind the counter.  She finally started yelling at them...still, they just stared blankly at the cold cuts in front of them (maybe they were stoned?).  \n\nAfter they made and wrapped my subs, they placed them on the counter in front of me.  I asked if they could bag them since it would be awkward to carry all those sandwiches on my own.  One employee pointed to a stack of paper bags and told me I could bag them myself, if I wanted.\n\nThe sandwiches are all just variations on a theme: meat of choice, watery mayo, tomatoes, a modest smear of avocado, and too much shredded iceberg lettuce.  The taste is much improved if you add their tasty hot peppers, but I very rarely crave a Jimmy John's sandwich.\n\nFor fast food sandwiches, I vote Subway.  The only benefit of Jimmy John's is that they deliver.", "business_id": "j9N_fG1PVCSY-3HY1TRQ5Q", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EM3qgcLfUzPU2boJIL77eQ", "review_id": "NsiV4zd-H2sk7mB0uQUnkw", "text": "Turkey sandwich are great here and they make it super quickly.  Its much better than subway although that is not saying much nowadays.", "business_id": "j9N_fG1PVCSY-3HY1TRQ5Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EZ6UB9mX59z-RRy8TVkitQ", "review_id": "7lRDDe-SmsSJC8I54Ngzxg", "text": "The delivery is fast and consistently good. Online ordering is great. \n\nIt's annoying they don't give you napkins which is why no five star for me. When I'm home it's not a big deal but sitting in my office it really takes away from the convenience factor and I get that I can ask them but 1) should I really have to? and 2) even when I've done that in the past they forget them. \n\nI think it's kind of a joke they don't give napkins by default honestly especially for delivery. \n\nHaving said that I still order from here all the time so why would they change?", "business_id": "j9N_fG1PVCSY-3HY1TRQ5Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "m8u49f6BQbnLBPujd6twaQ", "review_id": "YpGUlk4BYflLAiSoKfhpYw", "text": "Yet another sports bar that's on campus.  Don't get the  mushroom soup here even though it sounds awesome!", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_hz_dF3yYAUdbD8rwqbVPg", "review_id": "V1btq9Jfln8X0qcbHwSiBw", "text": "I want to like Legends more. I've been there a couple of times to watch various sporting events, and I love how the staff will obligingly change the channel for you if you want to see a different game. However, the hamburgers are a bit weak. My boyfriend and I went there after the depressing Illinois-Penn State game this past weekend and we were starving. Admittedly we were drunk too, but we were immediately hungry after we ate our burgers. Also I don't think the burgers come with fries. We were a bit disappointed to see bags of chips. I do like the way you can put your own stuff on the burgers and all, and the toppings are nice and fresh. Maybe next time I'll order something else! I am nothing if not magnanimous.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6KZdYi8bZw4Od4C5VK1Wrg", "review_id": "buuL6Ell6NXN630EB899fw", "text": "Comparing this not only to other bars at U of I but other college bars in general.  There beer selection is average at best recommend the Sams Adams octoberfest on tap a pint for 3 dollars or any leninkugels on tap.  They have daily drink specials, two dollar long islands on Thursdays, Friday yaegar shots 2 dollars.\n\nThe food is your average bar food burgers, some wraps, wings, nachos, for fries have to pay 2 dollars extra.  The real annoying part of this place is the food is ordered at the bar than picked up by you when the number is called.  There is no hostess or waitstaff all self serve and first come first serve on tables.  You could be waiting hours for a table at this place recommend you get there at 6:00pm before the late night rush!!!", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0YlyigoFd3dNepDvNr3sVw", "review_id": "zjbnx-0s0X7iSBj2B97Ujg", "text": "Absolute love this place! I swear, senior year, there were weeks where we went probably 3 or 4 nights in a row. Great for a chill night with friends, but I especially like it during the day. The happy hour deals on food are fantastic, and the food is actually really good. We also really enjoyed the outdoor seating area out back. Oh by the way, next time you are there, order a Sex on the Beach. They have their own special way of making it....realllly good and I've never seen it done anywhere else!", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YtbXNQJEJAHZK_2DFXSa6w", "review_id": "T2jOplpD_VhHKQSXv-ly4A", "text": "Be careful what you ask for at this popular Campus Town location.  Legends is known for their hamburgers, their Friday Fish Fry's and their different kind of wraps. But straying from those favorites might make you wish you hadn't. (Case in point, I had the grilled cheese with tomato and it came out entirely sopping with butter.) They do have an island, though, that offers up all the best condiments - make sure to try the pickles, they're out of this world! Food comes out fairly fast, though it can be unreliable in a party of more than two.  Food is always at the right temperature and they make french fries just the way I like them, crisp and not greasy!  \n\nDon't go to Legends to drink.  As a matter of fact, outside of a few places in town, I recommend doing your drinking at home (your wallet will thank you).  The prices are insane and watching them measure out your liquor makes it feel like you're getting shafted.  \n\nLegends is also not a place to go if you want to skip big crowds on weekends.  It's usually packed on game days (whatever the game), but it's also relatively quiet on weekdays, so it's ideal for lunch.  Plus, they also have a parking lot (one of the only ones off Green) and that makes it a real keeper.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AaCVSshJ8XUazw8B0yz1xw", "review_id": "tX-e6SyVtfvrWe_JjSa01g", "text": "We try and go there for the best fish sandwich in town ! Be sure and order the beer batter onion rings also. A quaint Illini sports bar with a nice atmosphere and  easy access. A pay parking lot is right next door.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HAej022BsQHMXSrvSLuTWw", "review_id": "Grl-rs77lPBaw9wq_TOiCQ", "text": "After a disappointing visit to Murphy's on Wednesday evening for a burger, I decided to try Legend's on my way out of town late Thursday afternoon.  I was not disappointed.\n\nIt's a bar - bar food, beer, booths and stools.  The food is actually quite good.  This was probably my 3rd or 4th visit and it will now be my 'go to' spot for a burger when I'm in Champaign.  \n\nDid I say that the girls here were much, much more attractive than over at Murphy's?", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "skRLonRZZxfvVXxXQyBqzA", "review_id": "kcvGPiSWU7rEaJHX51XuEA", "text": "This is one of those places that deserved *ZERO STARS* if Yelp would allow it.  We asked if there was table service before 9 of us sat down in a large booth.  Big mistake!\n\nThe same waitress that told us to have a seat came over about 20 minutes later.  During that time, some of us went to the bar out of shear frustration.  Bigger mistake.\n\nThey came back from the bar after another 20+ minutes without drinks.  At that point we had been there for almost an hour and my alcohol dependency started to give me the shakes.\n\nWe finally got the drinks from the server and asked for our check so we could leave immediately.  Despite saying that we could pay however we'd like and she just needed a card to \"hold\", she insisted on swiping the one card for the whole bill.  The reason: \"It's just too busy to bring you the check\".  If that was a busy night, I would hate to see what that place looks like when it's slow.  \n\nThe icing on the proverbial cake was the *BROKEN GLASS* I found in my cocktail.  The server was disinterested in my future digestive issues resulting from the shards of glass and lurked over the table as we signed the check.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x3gKcWI_exCtz99UCmyoPg", "review_id": "x7lUAveaQMjk4I-uf-yzSA", "text": "College bar with okay prices for a beer!", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SBQYD580gsDXAa9eTpKEIg", "review_id": "UXsp1URWhKYOlh-5B8tvOg", "text": "The big pro is the location in Campus Town. Most nights they also have food specials and the bar is usually very clean and service is fine. \n\nThe  big con is the food. I have eaten here several times and the food is just simply bland, mediocre bar food which is overpriced. This seems like another place that hustles the students with little value for the money.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vAVaz4qplN1dmEuk2ZKbdQ", "review_id": "V8kQlCKqVs4OMsYLS3SZtg", "text": "Legends is a University of Illinois favorite for watching football games and grabbing a beer. While watching a game and enjoying a brew bar food is always great to tame your appetite. \n\nThe cheeseburger at Legends is a typical bar-style burger. Featuring a sesame bun, a thin patty, and topped with the works. The classic flavors are all their with the burger at Legend's, however nothing is necessarily exceptional. The bun, beef, and topping could all bring more to the table. \n\nIt is not the best burger in Champaign, but Legends is definitely one of the best places to watch a game. The burger will satisfy you if you have a craving while enjoying a night with friends.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PoArLCMA9Pkf5NiV51GQOw", "review_id": "eFwzKXtxEgeuYuGSmq_YEA", "text": "On the one hand, Legends is in my opinion the best campustown/Green Street bar. On the other hand, it's still a college bar. But it's my favorite and thus 5 stars.\n\nGreat atmosphere, never overly crowded the way some of the other dumps on campus are, often you're able to grab a seat, even on some of the busiest nights. My favorite night was Tuesday nights - Ride the Rail, and yes I completed my rail card senior year. I've got my name up on the wall which is very cool but I've got so many great memories of sitting around having beers with friends. And, I have to say, the beer selection's pretty good actually. They always have a few good drafts on top of the normal college bar cheap, watered down stuff. Nothing elaborate, but good quality mass produced stuff - Sam Adams Seasonals, Woodchuck, etc.\n\nThe food's surprisingly good as well. I would say Firehaus has better food, but as far as green street bars go, that's probably it. I generally stuck with burgers or chicken sandwiches and they have a good selection of toppings to put on whatever food you get.\n\nBut you really go to Legends for the atmosphere. It's an upperclassman bar where you can go to actually hang out and talk with friends. They have good music playing in the background but it's never all that loud and it's stuff you want to listen to anyway. They've got some slot machines and pool tables now which also make for a good time and there's a dressed model of the Chief up front which is a welcome sight for any Illini.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OMpN-H1GXxrPUL_w9v6x9w", "review_id": "PtGpqGvO6Y6Y3LMd1irEpQ", "text": "Good burgers & buffalo chicken sandwich.. Had to order when you walked in and get your own food, but very little wait. Would definitely go again. Looks like a fun bar at night too", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qUTPYTK7pODDXR1Lh5JiBQ", "review_id": "k-abGx_GIG27_Knr31HCDg", "text": "For one of the \"main\" campus sports bars, the television angles were not optimal when seated in the back by the kitchen order window.  You really had to twist your head around or rearrange the 50lb barstools.\n\nOddly, the only tv in the joint that didn't have the Illini playing was the one nearest to our table and we got in before the student crowds woke up.\n\nThe Nachos Supreme w/chicken were anything but...\n\nStill, they packed 'em in and turned over some crowd so it'll be around for eternity.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "3TEDeHdeZTXJ10aiF6D9jw", "review_id": "h-d0UVcefuqCe6_whrNRvQ", "text": "One of the 2 best bars on campus (the other being Murphy's). This place is always low key and not one of the crazy loud bars all the underclassmen go to. You can almost always find a place to sit since it's big and doesn't get very crowded.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "W7e1nsXquwiuk84alHX7Mw", "review_id": "_YHBEqHNIgjeXUdpPr72qA", "text": "Not the most \"legendary\", sorry, bar in champaign, but was my favorite. Comfortable, good deals, good crowds on ride the rail nights and for big games. Also, in my opinion, best burger of the campustown bars. This will be the bar I always go back to.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YPrGskgm9mjmwz2l_7hTuQ", "review_id": "qDI67FuVcgk7vMBMuUGGnA", "text": "Descriptive phrase: classic, cool college pub.\n\nWe came to Legends at the end of the night after the Badger/Illini football game, still wearing Badger gear. No hassles from the locals, though, which was nice. In fact, everyone there seemed to be having a chill but fun time. The music was a tad loud, and the drinks pricier than neighboring bars (but still totally reasonable), but the atmosphere was more comfortable and the options higher end. I could see Legends being one of the better bars in Champaign to sit back with a drink and watch a game or hang with friends without worrying about a drunk frat boy spilling on you. Nice.", "business_id": "05FJCAvUFOAk8B_nIOqt7A", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 4, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "9ellV9VrEOPA3vX2pZptSA", "review_id": "9--jL__9efnmXZEm9o0HIw", "text": "OK OK... as a Proud Italian I hope my momma don't see this! I'm actually going to give D'moes a 5 star rating for a few reasons. Last Friday, me and my 2 brothers left the suns game, and proceed to put a few \"adult\" beverages back. At around 2am, when Haney's shut down, we had an overwhelming craving for crap pizza (its better than our normal Jack in Box at 3am run that usually ends up with someone puking in the drive thru line because the smell of the taco sauce is so amazing). Low and behold, the ONLY spot that was still taking orders (up to 2am!) was D'moes. Now, 1st off - I live at Summitt (by BOB). These guys gladly delivered to me, all the way down there! Major props for that. 2 - They understood me... considering I don't remember ordering the pizza (I woke up to pizza and wings boxes all over my pad, and me saying \"who ordered pizza\" then I burped... wing sauce and vodka is a healthy combo. 3 - apparently, after checking my voice mail, the driver was pounding on our door for about 5 minutes (we were REALLY jamming out to Rock Band, in case you don't know, were pretty awesome. Wikipedia that Ish ladies and Gent's; Kansas City Bullriders). Well, the driver and my door man both called 3 times. I'm assuming the driver eventually came in and grabbed the bass guitar and strummed it out. Maybe he had a slice with us? Who really knows these things. However, I do know that I was insanely impressed with D'moes... from the left overs I ate the next when I could remember. It was pretty darn good. Between the awesome'ness that is called \"their customer service\" and the legit taste it left in my mouth, I'm a believer, unless, if I say I'm not, will I get a commercial?... hmmmm.... Potential there....", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NkxFV7RefN87jL_LeVlIPg", "review_id": "u-LEH9e8mWPVmolbsXb5rg", "text": "never has crushed peppers! \n\nbut the pizza ain't too shabby.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DBGuQbQy0tPe7Muoawq08Q", "review_id": "QmMthX1bx6ZHK8PZlvfmSg", "text": "The pizza wasn't horrible,  but the deal was awful.  The prices are extremely high at Dominos in general,  and their medium 2 topping is a rip off.  Low rating is for price vs.  Quality,  and value.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "0m37ZLCausS0gc6TYrcr2A", "text": "I don't usually write reviews for chains but this Domino's was bad, even for \"fast food pizza\" standards. Way too greasy, and it was definitely stale, old grease. Ended up throwing half the pizza out because it just tasted so bad. Cheese only was edible, but anything we had with toppings was bad. Not coming back.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bu2ThJpaNVxXIgclZwpiBw", "review_id": "WVKPhRNWoj_0aZzYRfWOvQ", "text": "Worst customer service ever! The manager Jason is very rude and doesn't take ownership for HIS mistakes. Screwed up our orders 2/3 times we've ordered there. Won't be giving them business again!", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8UERs6oISVZc5pOIi9Z-jw", "review_id": "tdL7XId72uLBkF3vPNxISg", "text": "Great pizza and nice drivers, but they have forgotten about $10 worth of sauces now so that's pretty annoying.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e0ftrMW5WWAif0nhKtR1WA", "review_id": "p5mjuRoRwZc2n4yCeKnW8Q", "text": "WORST manager experience ever! We called in a cheese pizza. Literally. Just cheese. The manager was taking the phone calls and hung up on us multiple times! Wouldn't give us our total for delivery. Wouldn't you think it would be beneficial to know your total you're supposed to be paying?! Unreal. Called back multiple times and he actually yelled at us \"for being annoying\" LOL. Spoke to our awesome delivery driver who said everyone complains about this manager! Denny, Donny, Tommy...something like that. Duh the pizza was great but this manager shouldn't work with the public.", "business_id": "x5Mv61CnZLohZWxfCVCPTQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OIIz0WoudqkFxwqlsRdZBQ", "review_id": "nd0jivV_Xt4bkjUrtuDVYQ", "text": "Found this place on YELP.  I was at a conference at the Dept. of Ed. and saw it was across the street.  Wonderful atmosphere, quiet and good food.  If you are in the area for a meeting and have lunch \"on your own\", I highly recommend.  Nice variety of food and great view.", "business_id": "2ZnCITVa0abGce4gZ6RhIw", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OIIz0WoudqkFxwqlsRdZBQ", "review_id": "bH9tXOWedXjyisuz0qgdSQ", "text": "Very nice place.  Good atmosphere.  We were stuck at ADEd across the street for a conference and lunch was \"on you own\".  Saw this on YELP and gave it a try.  Nice place, great view and good food.  It's a cafeteria, do not expect \"Nobou\".  For what it is, it's very nice.", "business_id": "2ZnCITVa0abGce4gZ6RhIw", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "o1_MQm6Ei5ghmkjAvY_0Sg", "review_id": "aAhulyhpOgdW6l0CPmGZbQ", "text": "not good. i went on a wednesday, during lunch, when school was in session. i ordered the roasted red pepper and brie sandwich which was served on a baguette. they had no baguettes, and no brie. they also had no coleslaw which is served on many sandwiches. the prices on the menu were different (and higher) than their menu online. i paid $9.02 for a bad sandwich and a drink. it did come with a bag of lays potato chips. if you want to upgrade your chips to anything else, be prepared to pay 75 cents more. \n\ni only went because i was in a class in the mercado which is where this sandwich shop is located. i will not be going back.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mSpMEAm6xUS6bG8qDT5giw", "review_id": "7O9BpmKTB8H0azK1Fj3MWw", "text": "Great sandwiches (that's all I've tried) - especially their honey-mustard and brie combinations (with Turkey, Ham, or Roast Beef). Yum. I also appreciate their convenient variety of snacks and candy, even Tylenol if you need it. They serve coffee too, although I haven't tried it yet.\n\nIts a pretty basic sandwich shop, that caters to students and employees at ASU's Mercado buildings on Van Buren, and to a lesser extent the UA College of Medicine across the street, and Heritage Square. Its too bad the storefront is so hidden - you have to know exactly where you're walking or you'll miss it, and its not at all visible from the street.\n\nI'm not sure what upsets everyone so much about the prices - this isn't Subway, their sandwiches are much more substantial, and you get chips (plain Lays potato chips) in the bag with your sandwich. Most of the sandwiches are between $6 - $7, but that's what you'd pay at Corner Bakery or really any non fast-food-chain or sandwich shop these days. Also, it's a local business for goodness sake, in downtown Phoenix no less, so consider the fact that they represent exactly the kind of economic activity this part of the city needs. There's some cheaper pre-made sandwiches and snacks for sale if you're really so concerned.\n\nDespite having just compared it to generic fast food, the service really is quite fast. Unfortunately, there isn't room in the tiny shop for any tables, but you can order a sandwich and they'll have made it in 2-5 minutes while you wait.\n\nThe owner, Tom, is there almost every day, and most of the employees are very nice and will remember your order if you go there frequently.\n\nAlso, they just replaced their cash register with an iPad and use Square, so they will swipe your card on the iPad and sign with your fingertip, OR (even cooler) you can use the Pay with Square app and never have to take out your wallet at all.", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "F07C1Bv6kVSt3WNeJoWCrg", "review_id": "bIfyLNp67k8Cxa_MEWSTaA", "text": "great location for the Mercado on the downtown campus. Very convenient for grab and go.  Sandwiches are made quickly and have been excellent. I wish they had more selection of hot sandwiches - like having the mozzarella & tomato as a panini option or something like that. I usually get the BLT.  Today I tried the thai chicken as a wrap instead of a salad. It was very good - had quite a kick to it but very good. Staff is always helpful and very polite.  No inside seating but there are tables and chairs outside (too hot right now but would be great once it gets cooler).", "business_id": "kR5i58Pcse1FD9tk-yYLlA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "eBFm-lABQiKpaUcPDfYOgA", "review_id": "JOmoOJEbLHextPHpjEhjaQ", "text": "3.5 stars. New York style deli very much like Miracle Mile, except family owned and just done better. \n\nIngredients and preparation match authentic NY delis for me. However, my friend who has had more experience going to such places in NY says its lacking. I think he's just suffering from a nostalgia complex, I don't know how you could make a Straw sandwich any better. Although, technically the family who runs it are New Hampshire/Massachusetts transplants. \n\nThey also supposedly have the best hot dogs. I have seen them and they are extremely large and impressive looking. I don't eat hot dogs, but I'm guessing they are awesome since I have eaten their sauerkraut which is money.\n\nGets the bump to four stars for having some cool photographs of Phoenix architecture through the centuries.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "IrV5xLcsck3pVfvAhi6A_A", "text": "The sandwiches here are simple - bun, coleslaw or sauerkraut, cheese, and meat.  Almost too much meat; I got the meat sweats.  BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich was delicious, and I had to eat it with a fork 'cause there was so much pork (good BBQ sauce, nice and tender pork).  The Straw (pastrami) sandwich looked amazing as well.  Next time I think I'll go for a half sandwich, half salad or something.  Oh, they also do potato pancakes, which is pretty neat (although they looked pretty thick).  The sandwich and a fountain drink cost me about $9.50, so it's not that cheap.  Sticklers is cheaper, Duck & Decanter has more choices and seemed healthier, but if you want a heap of tasty meat with your sandwich, this is the place.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "TlIJ7lhTD7gIvbOF2w5a8Q", "text": "Envision this........ slices of warm pastrami piled HIGH on top of your choice of bread (mine is the Rye) with perfectly melted cheese on top with a crunchy pickle.  \n\nThis is one of my new favorite heart stopping lunches to have when I am work.  I have not been here more than 3 times BUT I think about Downtown Deli all the time.\n\nSome workies enjoy the giant hot dogs and other meaty treats.  This isn't somewhere to eat everyday, it needs to be viewed as a treat considering it isn't the healthiest of choices but it sure tastes gooooooood.\n\nDowntown Deli is in a good location situated downtown (how clever is that?!)  The staff is friendly and the place is bustling with business at the lunch hour.  They are quick, they know how to get you and out in your lunch hour or lunch half hour.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LP8JFPcEtA0ti8g_BRBX4w", "review_id": "zSqhpRXLmc2az7CB5vL70A", "text": "This historic deli is one of a handful of places Downtown where I've never had a bad experience. The pastrami and corned beef are the best in town and the French fries and chicken noodle soup are brilliant co-stars. \n\nDowntown Deli is definitely a place to go if you're eating in because the walls are covered with interesting pieces of Phoenix memorabilia and it's always busy at noon, making you feel as though you're smack dab in the middle of a bustling urban environment. \n\nOne tip: You'll want to bank on taking an extended lunch because digesting a Downtown Deli sandwiches is a real chore. Of course I mean that in the very best way.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1Ryrpx7M4ziOAcQoScfNRQ", "review_id": "ZRMPwd8Yt3pVnFv9IdsKnw", "text": "Love love love this place - the only bad thing is they have 1 location -\nI drive all the way from N Scottsdale to downtown Phoenix for their fresh deli sandwiches.  I always get the poor boy with everyhting...they always put the right amount of dressing and veggies and of course fresh meats - it's huge ! so come here with a big appetite - one of the truly REAL New York style subs...going to get one right now ;)", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UbTUkH9hAL42kMz-XXwojQ", "review_id": "OiuKM71-JzS7TeBoqTG7VQ", "text": "This place is great, only problem I had was deciding what yo eat.  You walk in and the smell of great food over comes you.  Staff was very helpful and the food was very good and lots to choose from, everyone in our party was please with their lunch.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FcRfAHSQkWZNcc6tpuhoFg", "review_id": "ji-JqNyt71A3RUReq39j2A", "text": "I used Downtown Deli today for a catering order. A year ago a client had brought us these amazingly good sandwiches, I had a ham sandwich on a Kaiser roll. I was so thrilled because I love a good ham sandwich, the ham and bread are they key elements! \nI decided to use Downtown Deli for a client seminar we had since the food was good and the box lunch is nicely prepared. \nWhen I placed the order, Glenn asked me how I heard of them and I raved over the ham sandwich! I was pleasantly surprised to see a box lunch right on top with my name and inside was a ham on Kaiser just for me! The oatmeal cookie was nice and soft and well appreciated for the mid-day snack crave! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and on-time delivery!", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JnRT9i2d71pY8D8ngzCz9Q", "review_id": "WIXc4DGaq1TdCBqqFoceZw", "text": "With ever increasing choices to dine downtown, the downtown deli used to be a great choice but not so much anymore.  While they do have plenty of reasonably priced items the main attracting is their Pastrami Sandwiches.  \n\nRecently I ordered a New Yorker Sandwich which comes with fries starting at a little less then 10 bucks.  The sandwich was good but their extra charges add up.  They charged me extra for cheese and some other charge which I was not sure of.  My drink was also an additional 1.99.  For a lunch total of 14.00 dollars for a sandwich fries and a drink.  Pretty pricey.  If I was getting mounds of pastramis like they used to put on the sandwich I would have felt like I got the value.  But the portion size are just average.  \n\nSo I would say stay away if your on a budget or want more for your money.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oEOxm94SuMQD_rzpQt2oig", "review_id": "gZpTBAJfrR93QqoCiJik0w", "text": "I've eaten here a couple times. Breakfast ends at 10am(?) so no ham n eggs today. Got the panini special it was ok. Came with a dill pickle slice and some good French fries. This is old school NYC food here, nothing trendy, just a classic deli. I think it is family owned/operated- hard working immigrants, interesting accents, etc. You order at one end, closed buffet style, good to look at food (\"I want that!\"). My meal came with a drink, had to wait for my cup, fill yourself, get your own napkins and condiments. The wifi wasn't working, oh well.", "business_id": "9BH18avE46LlHMvJn67MaA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "b4C9E7vTJrOdkJQA86xYSg", "review_id": "B0IEcIkrMTS0Q3h1DmKUnA", "text": "When  I feel like eating healthy this is where I go.  I love the mediteranean tuna pita.  I have tried numerous things on the menu including the chocolate cake (yummy).  I have never been disappointed with anything i ordered and the staff is always very nice.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 15, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "0ShLt6bFRnIxMu5ZDIzn0g", "text": "I SOOOO wanted to love this place as it is cute as a bug's ear. Not that I'm saying there's bug's here,  I just think it's a lovely, modern clean space, with lots of light. My friend was craving the Greek pita. \"OMG...it's soooo good, you have to go get us some.\" So, I get our to go pitas (chicken, lettuce, feta and tomato), certainly not inventive, yet it sounded like it would hit the spot. \"OMG....the side pasta is sooooo good, you have to get that.\" Fine. Two Greek pitas both with pasta sides to go. Oh, and the chocolate cake. He said to get the chocolate sheet cake. Well, let me just say kiddies, the pita was dry, dry, dry. Sauceless and dry. Did I say it was dry. Chicken was dry. Pita was dry. It totally fell apart. And then so did I. Dry. Dry I say. Pasta side was actually quite good, all 2 oz. of it. BUT THE CAKE...OH MARY....THE CAKE! Truly a slice of chocolate heaven. I will go back and try some other items. Staff was friendly. I liked the space. Cake was, cheap, like a penny or something.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "MrPOzC4Fz_xEwJkA051V8g", "review_id": "33Ee_z1dyYxaygd9_5n9NA", "text": "I really want to like Zoe's Kitchen. I do. I really, really do. \n\nI have been to Zoe's more than 5 but less than 10 times, and yesterday was my last visit, unless I want to stop in for some limeade and chocolate cake. \n\nI have tried MANY things at Zoes, and I try to listen to what others like .... I don't like their bread at all, so every sandwich I've had has been bad. The quesadilla is OK, but I'm not a big fan of flour tortillas. The chicken roll ups (I think that's what it's called) that I had yesterday (after a good friend's recommendation) were kind of soggy and yuck-o. I don't like the pasta salad .... or the potato salad ... or their slaw .... or cold rice .... \n\nDo you see my challenge here? The decor is adorable, and I really want to love the place, but I think I've paid my very last visit to Zoes. \n\nSo, so sad!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 1, "date": "2007-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XM6M-WWbCAeLy83jrABkcA", "review_id": "QCxL8Fpd2FCHyDeIcJGtrQ", "text": "Decent Lunch spot. The food is consistent as well as the service. I like that they have 3 ice teas to choose from: Regular, Sweet, and Green. I can't say that I crave the place, but it is a nice place to go if you don't want fried food or smell of Subway. My favorite is the pimento cheese sandwich with turkey added to it. It might be a bit weird for most but when I am \"hankering for hunker'n\", it hits the cheese spot.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 7}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "cRpamxksw8NVfgSXPFLqJg", "text": "From the street, my husband and I thought Zoe's Kitchen would be like Panera - that is, we thought it would serve fast, flavorful, and good-quality lunch fare. None of these adjectives turned out to be an accurate descriptor. In fact, the food at Zoe's kitchen took 30 minutes to come out and was disgustingly bland and in a few cases, quite gross. \n\nWe stopped in for lunch last week. The place was packed, but the line to order moved quickly, so we incorrectly assumed that we would also get our food quickly. More on that in a second. In terms of the menu, we were shocked at how uninteresting the menu options seemed. Even though the menu was decently sized and we are open to lots of different types of food and flavors, we found ourselves completely unable to choose and not drawn to any individual option. \n\nEven though I'm not a vegetarian, I prefer lunch sandwiches with no meat, so I was also quite irritated that the only vegetarian sandwiches were the grilled cheese and grilled feta. This is 2008, and the non-meat options at a lunch spot should be more imaginative than cheese slapped on some bread. In the end, I still ended up ordering the grilled cheese (nothing else sounded good!) and my husband selected the Greek Chicken Marinara. \n\nWe sat down at the table, displayed our number card, and just waited. And waited. And waited. After literally waiting for 25 minutes, I checked in with the assistant manager who was manning the pick-up counter. She went into the kitchen, checked on our order, and said it would be just a \"few more minutes.\" She even had a server bring us two slices of chocolate cake as some sort of  token of their sympathy, but it was super-dry and totally gross. Thanks, but no thanks. I'm just glad we didn't pay $2 for each slice!\n\nIt wasn't until 10 minutes later when I lost my patience and told the same server that we wanted our food immediately that we finally received it. We have a higher-than-average awareness of the difficulties of working in food service, but we found it un-acceptable that a non-full-service restaurant would take 35+ minutes to bring us two sandwiches. If they can't handle the catering, to-go, and eat-in order volume, they should hire more staff members. \n\nAs if the slow service wasn't painful enough, my grilled cheese was completed charred (literally burned and black). After one bit of the accompanying slaw, which was soaked in mayonnaise and soggy, I  immediately walked back to the assistant manager, handed her the plate, and asked her to refund me for my plate. To her credit, she complied, but the wait had already been so egregious that I wasn't about to just write the long wait and gross food off and decide to return. \n\nMy husband's Greek Marinara was not as terrible but was still bland and completely un-memorable. The bread was a plain roll, the chicken breast strips were formed and tasted totally processed, and the \"Greek\" marinara tasted like Prego. The only tasty part of his meal was the side of bagged chips!\n\nI guarantee you that we won't be back to Zoe's Kitchen. We are huge fans of fast, casual, and fresh lunch food, but we found the food at Zoe's to be anything but.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "SBbftLzfYYKItOMFwOTIJg", "review_id": "wb-S6BaxbXKXIlPmjy3RfA", "text": "I went here despite Yelpers telling me not to bother.  What did I get?  An overpriced, bland sandwich, confusion at the menu, and feeling awkward in the location.  \n\nIt's an uppity cafeteria that makes you want to believe that their food is good for you, but it's not. Don't make the same mistake I did!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QwO4LVCiPZZdg5URrQfYpw", "review_id": "3pl3dN1UP9yc_W-CTnjdbQ", "text": "This place saddens me. It is a void. It has a sterile atmosphere. The sandwiches were dry and not very good. The prices were high. The only reason that I went was because they handed out coupons in my neighborhood. If I had to say something good about this place, it would be that it is clean.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bXJ9U9e_zn8K1xKwqTArzw", "review_id": "GB0uKv85Cgv9ViwdbzstqA", "text": "Very nice restuarant, clean, good food, and great service. And did i mention, the guy who helped up was gorgeous! It's directly across the street from My Florist on McDowell, which in my opinion is a great area that i hope will continue to keep building up great new stores and restuarants. Nothing bad to say. Great patio right on the street definately a great place to eat right now when the weather is perfect.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OTQnCVQOlg9b5Frwj2H9sQ", "review_id": "1VYUc94aGbf_rVbET-YKSg", "text": "The Gruben is really delicious. I'm not a fan of Rye bread so I get it on a sesame roll.   I've had the Greek Pita a few times and like others have said, the chicken is very dry.  The \"sauce\" they put on the table (a greek dressing like substance) can almost make up for dryness of the chicken but not quite.  I considered giving them an extra star because there's a dude named Yoder that works there who I pretend is a Zen like sandwich master from the Dagobah system who holds the secret recipe to the delicious slaw they put on the Gruben.  \n\nIt's a bit of a cluster-F at the drink/napkin area...too tight in there for people but the fact that they have Diet Dr. P in the fountain makes up for it.  Like Nicole T, I'm a sucker for the DDP.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "dUrVJl5qi2CJWff7s8HJNw", "review_id": "DX24NS69i_jRnYSjQHr14w", "text": "Zoe's Kitchen is great for a quick bite.  It was nice and quiet around dinner time.  I sat, ate my chicken roll ups and read the New Times. They were delicious.  The dipping salsa is to close to Pace.  That is my only beef with the dish.   My side was the pasta salad.  Wonderful.  I was wondering where to go for dinner for one.  I didn't want fast food and I didn't want to have to tip a waiter plus I wanted healthy food.  Zoe's delivered.  My bill was around eight dollars.  Who's a happy camper? (me) The hibiscus tea was very good.  I went for a refill.  All in all Zoe's is a satisfying option for your taste buds and your wallet.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eCtkMHrbM8j0R5yabfrRzg", "review_id": "MQfOn80E29h_ZQfa3fABsg", "text": "All I can say is greek salad, potato salad, and Zoe's signature slaw.( not all together though, you'll explode)  I hate picnic food, but this place puts a spin on it that you wouldn't believe. I practically go broke stopping here after work every day, but my job is so demanding that I fast all day...it's worth the wait!  And if you're ever in a rush, order your food ahead of time and just pick it up...then you don't have to worry about waiting all day for your food at the high rush time (around 11pm-1pm)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "hE9PrOZjt_XsMPvg3ujDVg", "text": "I eat here at least once a week. Service is always good and food is consistent. The dressing is amazing!! Couple reasons for 3 stars--a bit overpriced. I should think more about spending $11 on lunch, but I usually don't bother. The second reason for 3 stars is that without the yummy dressing, the food is a bit bland. I always order the tuna sampler, which is great, but maybe because of the dressing. The tuna is a bit bland, and, as another reviewer pointed out, I could make the same tuna for $0.69 at home, with low cal mayo. The dressing can be purchased at Zoes, so if I become less lazy, maybe I will buy dressing there and pack my tuna from home...", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PNS9z4aFDbfhpIsHCfNvNg", "review_id": "Y5AeBvjEuiJAcz5JU5ZoFw", "text": "If you're looking for a quazi-healthy, fast casual lunch spot, Zoes is your spot. It's easy and great for a work week lunch. It's nothing that exciting from an ambiance perspective but the food is good (not great), it does the trick and won't break the bank.  \n\nI usually get the chicken salad sandwich which carmelized onions. My girlfriend always gets the protein plate which looks good too. Plus, every item comes with chips and a side of your choice (slaw, potato salad, pilaf, etc.)\n\nMy favorite part about Zoe's you ask? That Diet Dr. Pepper is part of the soda fountain selection. Divine.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "-4mXl1yJDUCvfSYc0WBGMg", "text": "This is my Go-To Spot for lunch. The food is always great, service even better and the prices just perfect.  \n\nI usually get the mediterranean  (sp?) tuna pita . it's a great soft pita filled with tuna, onions, capers and tomatoes. The tuna's mixed in with this oil and vinegar mixture, totally awesome! I sometimes will get the Greuben, which is a grlled reuben made with turkey and their home made slaw with feta!  My all time fave meal there is the Power Protein Plate, which is grilled chicken served with caramelized onions and a huge heap of the slaw!\n\nThey also have great sides like killer potato salad, pasta salad and the aforementioned slaw. If you're looking for a great pretty healthy spot to get lunch, check it out!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kI1MoLcExqwmK7wcT5Vy1w", "review_id": "1vwaHenaX_JIf3X_vdSr5A", "text": "I crave Zoe's when I'm in the mood for something light and fairly healthy. I love their chicken salad and tuna salad. Both are pretty much just meat, mayo, and salt/pepper/spices, I think. No onions and no mustard make me a happy chicken/tuna salad eater! I also love their pimento cheese, feta slaw, and potato salad. The chocolate cake, though, is what hooked me onto Zoe's in the first place. It is basically a Texas sheet cake - moist, not too overpoweringly chocolatey, with that boiled fudge frosting that soaks in and seals in the goodness of the cake. {Droooool}", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KA-GVrDP0huPS7zs5tmS1Q", "review_id": "zv7ZbN_UZYhuP8Y7KFeFfw", "text": "Good place for something quick and healthy.  I'm a fan of the pasta salad--it's light and tasty!\n\nSo glad i live near both locations in central phx--so can do when i feel the urge:)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "C7DGcARIfSo4k6_BhPVVrw", "text": "What happened to this place? I used to go here quite often, but I am thinking twice before returning. I waited to update this review until I had 3 negative experiences because I wanted to give Zoe's the benefit of the doubt, but things have not improved. First off, there has been water covering the floor of the left side of the restaurant the past 3 times I have been there. I think they have a leaky roof, but it has been weeks, maybe even months, and there is still water. This is hazardous and just plain disgusting. Also, the restaurant is just dirty. I had to ask to have 2 different tables wiped down, and the crumbs from the table were wiped onto the chairs. There were 5 of us in for lunch last week, and every chair was covered in crumbs from the previous diners. So gross! I am sad this place has gone downhill; Zoe's has always been a staple for my friends and me, and now we will have to find a replacement.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y95dtvER8eGRLcsRoursgg", "review_id": "2SkpwARc5UShYJkcAx7w5w", "text": "I was pretty excited to try this place.  I love quick, healthy food.  I was disappointed.  My cole slaw was super soggy and loaded with mayo.  I asked for no mustard on my club pita and it had mustard.  The pita was hard around the edges.  \n\nI am willing to give it another try.  Or maybe another location.  It could have been just a rare bad day.\n\nThe service was friendly.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ypz7hxOCnrg8Y8vxHJU-sQ", "review_id": "9GJnCoOL7-aZNuzEd8RSdA", "text": "Not bad, but not the best.\n\nI had been wanting to try Zoe's because I adored their logo and sign font outside their restaurant. Great color scheme. The interior was cute to match and even had local artists' works propped up on ledges which was nice to see the local support. I couldn't figure out if this was a chain or locally owned because it looked borderline corportate inside but had a lot of \"we support local\" types about. \n\nAs a first-timer I asked the counter girl her suggestion and she (and the woman behind her) were kind enough to offer up good suggestions. I order Zoe's Club Pita with pasta salad for $8. I walked away but doubled back to ask if it had come with a drink, the counter girl said no but gave me a drink anyway... uh, hello, so nice!\n\nI'm glad I took the workers suggestions because the pasta salad was AMAZING! A generous portion of feta cheese and tomatoes was delightful, my only complant was there wasn't enough. I wanted more!\n\nMy sandwhich on the other hand was a different story. The pita pocket had huge hole in it making it tear and really difficult to handle. The meat wasn't positioned all the way into the pocket and most of it was falling out the top. It was like three slices of ham had been wrapped around huge slices of grilled chicken and shoved into the pita. I was pretty sad to see this. I ate the whole thing and although it was tasty, it wasn't easy to keep altogether.\n\nI really appreciated the counter girl's kindness in giving me a drink but the status of the sandwhich was enough to probably deter me from returning. Which is too bad because I love that they support local so much. Maybe I should have had a salad.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6WJHk3E4PLt0-EXakw5Kdw", "review_id": "0Zxwfhdgkl8xGbIjvxhwPw", "text": "Maybe I've just been lucky - I've always had great experiences at Zoe's.  The albacore tuna pita is great, as is the Greek chicken pita.  Today I had the Chicken pita pizza - amazeballs!  Also, the marinated slaw is to die for - huge chunks of feta cheese.  The service is always fast and friendly, and the food is always fresh.  It's a great lunch spot, if you can find a parking spot ;-)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wN05bLB486m30Zd-X7BhuQ", "review_id": "BGMz3qVcsOsUZJnLJBfXXg", "text": "They remembered I ordered the Gruben every time I come here, impressive", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M_ANCS3xO0F5B0CwrpWcCA", "review_id": "CcbRK7waQqQi-TsAnfPddA", "text": "This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch. The food is delicious and not too pricey and I love the fact that it is healthy. One of my favorites is the Lean Turkey Pita. I just love their slaw. There is no maynnaise - just green onions, feta cheese, and their terrific greek dressing. They also have great pasta salad and their chicken roll-ups are fantastic. You absolutely have to get a piece of their chocolate cake as well. It reminds me of my mom's Texas Sheet Cake and it's so good! They also have dinners to go that are amazing.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aO329d_8MRPs2iEisEi-Iw", "review_id": "CGKK1pScQILMGN4O1FZ1-A", "text": "Their greek chicken pita is my favorite lunch dish.  And you need to add some of their house vinegar & oil.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JIHbz6V2TJ6ho0yUaBsckQ", "review_id": "k7Su0jVMtOYxsgvkCaOalw", "text": "This was my first time being there. The smell of the place was kind of stinky. The lady took my order and seemed like she was in a rush (there were no lines).\n\nI got my food and drink. The milk tasted bad so I took it back up there and the lady was really rude about it.\n\nI ordered the steak kabobs with roasted vegetables and potatoes. The steak itself was tasty. Juicy. Flavorful. The vegetables were old, and the potatoes were soggy and flavorless. \n\nIt's good to try new things so you know not to go there ever again :)", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BFRoUfAdeYyvITqZ8QhWfA", "review_id": "LT1Mk5OHAw4k5EgSq-5UQQ", "text": "The Chicken Dinner meal is so good!  I find different friends to go there with since I go often and always get the same meal.  I don't want people to think I'm weird by wanting to eat at the same place w/same meal all the time.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jAO9zgmbTXk4LaTxdSP_TA", "review_id": "uncOpTzFlNU0pgOLLY1MOw", "text": "Lots of really great choices on the menu.  If I had to design the perfect menu, it'd be pretty close to this.  When I get back to serious weight loss, I'll be coming in here a lot.  Lots of salads and meals that are low on carbs and heavy on veggies and meat.\n\nThe beef they use is not good though.  The beef kabobs are really, really chewy.  I grew up with cheap beef and it is my style, but I know a lot of people would be very disappointed.  Learn how to do beef better.  I'm sure you've already lost customers with that stuff.  I'll get the chicken next time.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WbcmyPVb8DioK2l9r8kDXg", "review_id": "occ_-nYKY7KQiaeZfXalKw", "text": "This was my first time at Zo\u00ebs Kitchen.  They are right next to the popular yellow building that sells/rents costumes all year-round.  We happened to come in on Saturday (Halloween) and even though there seemed to be a lot of traffic on the outside, the restaurant had nobody in line and only two tables seated when we walked in. \n\nThe food was good.  Simple entr\u00e9es with lots of flavor.   I've been told that they have a pretty good turnaround on getting the food out to you during the week.  As they should if people are in there during their short lunch breaks.   It's possible that they were short on staff for this particular Saturday because we waited over 15 minutes for our food before they brought it to our table.  The portions don't look big but are very filling.  I couldn't finish my meal.\n\nWe didn't have trouble finding a parking spot.  There was a Security officer making sure that only cars that parked in their small lot were going to the restaurants next to them... Zo\u00ebs Kitchen, Chipotle, and Five Guys. \n\nI will visit again.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fJ_FMbSeNm9wVOOODRDNBw", "review_id": "WT8KlpCz_dbea498oPeyKg", "text": "Zoes always comes through! Delicious and healthy options. It's my go-to on a Monday after I've had a junk food weekend! \n\nAnd I have to say that while the people who work there may not seem as polite, they always fix any concern that you might have with your meal. And that is suuuuper important!", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7jRJldamvbBZxRw-Y6xjUg", "review_id": "TYvHtJ65WACKGxBcQHyTjQ", "text": "I have been here 2 times. Each time I have been greeted with smiles and great food.\n\nMy last visit had me trying the trio of hummus, which was very good. Greek salad is very refreshing to say the least. I think the only downside was there was not much in the way of parking, had to walk around the corner from my parking in the housing area behind them.", "business_id": "trAvQPp7gps0Btk-2AmLpw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BfwA-FyN7fOispCjdL4j4A", "review_id": "p65b0nLIL8LhhexpIbr-ew", "text": "European soups made from scratch.  Their specials change daily which keeps me coming back.  Their prices are bargin for the fresh food you get.  Variety:  pizza, pasta, salad, sandwiches, soups, and daily specials like wings, cabbage roles, schnitzel etc.   Wish they were open on weekends.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hnQm77AGsF5oxeAtUV_ipg", "review_id": "p_-iJVLJIgMvrnzJB5mdaA", "text": "Just had some FANTASTIC pizza at Papa Christos. It's PACKED for lunch every day of the week. There's a reason why locals keep coming back. \n\nMy wife and I had pepperoni and the vegie pizza with spinach, feta and mushrooms. \n\nExcellent! Very fresh ingredients. Hot out of the oven. Served fast.\n\nMet the owner (Horatio). He's very friendly. From Romania. Family owned.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e_izJWfX0OCteIn6QePvmA", "review_id": "j_wGBdpRYUVreAiktLCHvg", "text": "Some of the best pizza in town. Fresh ingredients in both the pizza and the pasta.  I've tried different menu items and you can't go wrong with anything you order. The place is very clean and nicely decorated.  Fast service and friendly staff.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KI4sBf9jWLs4aGm_mIsFQA", "review_id": "eaN7qJ4Cx9ZEoKeuirUhrg", "text": "First things first - the pizza LOOKS better than it tastes.  As you're standing in line either waiting for your pick up or ordering on the spot...you're forced to look at that beautiful pizza.  \nThe cheese looks gooey, the toppings fresh, and the crust crusty.  It looked so good to me that I ended up ordering a slice even though I had already called something else in.  \nI got ham and pepperoni.  It was honestly irresistible looking in its tray.  But when I got it back to the office I was like, \"Oh.\"\nI could see that it wasn't as thick as I first thought, and a bit more grease than expected too.  The crust had the consistency that I like - crusty and, well...crusty.  But its taste was less than stellar, just kinda bland and greasy.  \nSo now I know all that glitters isn't gold.\nNow on to what I actually ordered - the Italian beef.  I never had one like this before - its more like a hoagie than the thing I'm used to getting everywhere else.  The meat was thicker and chunkier (that's what she said), whole slices of green peppers, and really no juice.  Don't get me wrong, though...it tasted great.  Everything was fresh and the meat ended up being very tender and juicy.  I even liked the bread it was on.  But its not my beloved italian beef sandwich I'm used to.\nI went again the next day.\nThis time I ordered the gyro, with the idea that if they get the gyro wrong I can take them off of my wall of menus.\nIt was a traditional gyro with cucumber sauce, onions, tomato and a soft pita...but it was only ordinary.  Again, it tasted fine and good, but it wasn't one of the best I've had.\nAnd like the day before, I got messed up while I was in line looking at the food trays.  This time they had baked wing dings!  50 cent a wing was a bit expensive, but those little things were absolutely delicious!  They were seasoned so well.  And not greasy at all.  So good!\nTwo things about this place that will make me come back more than the food - the service and the prices.\nThe lady that works the cashier has such a warm smile and manner, like an old Italian mama.  And what I assume is the boss/owner was also very friendly and bubbly.  \nThe prices are some of the best in this downtown area that I've found so far.  I mean, under $5 for an Italian beef or a gyro???  When I got the pizza slice and the IB, I only paid like $8.50 or so.  ONE salad costs that much at some places.  \nThere is not a whole lotta room inside and seems to fill up quick, but there is seating outside too. \nSo to sum it up, If you didn't bring a lunch to work and have about $5, you can go here and have a tasty lunch.  A neat place.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IhcTLLWKS6ZiNyIX9oQQPQ", "review_id": "3qQcXAbvg29ck2tguThanw", "text": "I too got the 2 slice and a drink deal.  I had the pineapple and ham pizza slices.  The sauce had a nice tang to it and I got ham and pineapple in every bite.  A good lunch deal.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AqtU-xPyYI_r95G19VsNFg", "review_id": "mMVAnAMUNEU71Qut9JdniQ", "text": "I had the pizza special, which is 2 slices and a medium soda for 6 bucks. Overall, the pizza was pretty good. The crust is not your typical crust, it is thick and doughy. But if you like double dough or double crust, then you will like it. The ingredients were fresh and delicious.", "business_id": "If2DUhmWIvlu2JFc_rR-Bw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "b-nJdF4Dm7L4yiaWWadJTA", "text": "I'm not generally a fan of chains, but sometimes I eat here.\n\nThey follow instructions well. I can get something relatively healthy to eat, with little fuss, and it tastes pretty good. The personnel are polite. The food is fresh. It's clean. It's close to my house. The foot long chicken breast is $5, and they don't act like I have horns on my head when I ask them to remove some of the bread from the middle of the roll. The subway sandwich toasting machine is fast and nifty. I'm a fan.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "k7EYgzmkgWelSsU6C58xQg", "review_id": "fCP_PCeGG_ETsgGCQIYBKA", "text": "This is about your average Subway. The food is the same as any other Subway, and the staff is mediocre attentive-wise. I can't really complain about the prices, and the location is incredibly convenient for a student at ASU downtown.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q6HGLbnHCPiCVwjeic5HUw", "review_id": "WuWNL-4vllD6PYJtpH5QZA", "text": "Fast friendly service, good food, no complaints. I was able to get in and out in less than 10 minutes during the lunch rush on a weekday. That's tricky to-do in downtown phoenix.", "business_id": "Vvh2Hd4SsZjEEfKLNKAEWw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "-bO7P1OtJBKN3rlGpolaFA", "review_id": "9eW7hkZqujeKmrXgQAhWHQ", "text": "Uhm, can you say hot pastrami and sauerkraut sandwich?  Nice.  This place has a pretty good selection of sandwiches, and they all looked good (it definitely took me a long time to figure out what I wanted).  It's a few bucks more than Sticklers, but for all the extra choices, I'd say it's worth it -- another good place for lunch if you work downtown and all you ever eat are sandwiches.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "82hxm6d66SCZur4ph3bJ9A", "review_id": "18AvWsEtdRy1uBoe-Yi7cw", "text": "The salads and sandwiches here are very good, but this review tipped the review from a 3-star to a 4-star when the cashier specifically asked how to spell my name when taking my order.  Very cool.  \n\nI like the variety of lunch options available here, and also a fan of turning any sandwich into a salad.  My coworkers and I always go here when travelling to Phoenix on business.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "BHLMwsKIFaZQYSjQ5j0KOA", "review_id": "pJRxnn3w27SzzbbsR-LrEw", "text": "I love being in downtown Phoenix and this was a perfect lunch spot ! I love their other location as well on Camelback.  I'm always happy with their fresh food and great service - another must go if you haven't yet !", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7F-DVLnGmC5hHPUVfSfxDw", "review_id": "wQHBow4P_wcR2DoI08L6pA", "text": "I always enjoy days when I work downtown with clients because there are so many choices for Lunch. I love the Duck & Decanter on Camelback so decided to give the downtown location a try. Before I reached the door entrance, I could smell the baked goodness coming from within. Staff was friendly and efficient. My Chicken sandwich was yummy and coffee was delish. Gotta love & support worthy local businesses!", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9VIWIqT-X3mAuSliGUmyng", "review_id": "uNi8cZwM2i1zTfR7ehJuKA", "text": "I've been going here since high school, now my kids go too as well as my office and friends.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cXk7FAOMrMDneMHpSh3BTg", "review_id": "vnlu64EWasXUJcP1XK1mJw", "text": "I've been going to this Duck location for the past several months and it never disappoints. I love that it is a family run business. All of the employees are very friendly and helpful. The sandwiches are excellent and they are not shy with the ingredients. They might seem a bit higher priced, but you are paying for quality! And the portions are large so it's worth it.  I have been ordering the Imported Ham - the Duck Way lately and boy is it tasty! I like that this restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and happy hour because often I need all three for those late or stressful days at the office.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LL5VZd-Hy3BQrLUypv6fNw", "review_id": "UghOxnV_Y2RfpBBDm2y8Vw", "text": "I ordered the turkey 'build your own' with marble rye, done up the duck way, plus spinach and champagne mustard spread.  It was very very good with the softest bread and most flavorful tomatoes.  I thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich and the amazing selection of teas.  I refilled several times on the teas.  Additionally, the staff was extremely kind to my 41 students who got in line and ordered from the quality menu.  My students explored the displays, candy, drinks, and extensive menu items; we made reservations in advance with confidence that we chose a family owned business.  One student ordered the curry chicken and told everyone how excited she was to get good curry.  This is my 3rd visit and I am super satisfied.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 35, "cool": 35}, "user_id": "AmuR7biR9cJzpmIVRoFP1Q", "review_id": "1gBLc2aV4Dl_FALRdNbY8A", "text": "*Thumbs up* This place is has some really good sandwiches, more specifically the Duckling. Ofcourse you will taste the roasted duck in it, but what I'm pointing out here is that the flavor and goodness of this sandwich is truly amazing. It really hits the spot! Oh yeah, the coffee here is great too. Service was okay so it was all fine.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aTi0NVrcPJWbN6jAsJVcAw", "review_id": "S_WzOEUCFw3RgmczE8sZ2Q", "text": "Finally after three years I manage to get to the Duck & Decanter in downtown Phoenix! I love the various teas they have to choose from every day. I like the Smoked Turkey on Ciabatta bread, done up the Duck Way, with sour cream & onion chips and a green tea of the day. The folks here are super nice. The location is within walking distance of the USAirways Center and Chase Field. If you work downtown, make this a frequent lunch stop!", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0npnrzUAhaiOX2awq3dPUw", "review_id": "BTKO5Q3g2cy8LwZSCRlDow", "text": "Sandwiches and breakfast (7am - 7pm) at this location. All can be eaten here or taken in a bag to go. These folks are excellent at packing up their \"nooner\" sandwich bags for everyone at your downtown Phoenix lunch meeting. And everyone can get whatever meat and condiments on whatever bread they choose (albacore tuna salad is the #1 seller). Breakfast is sandwich style as well. Several fresh iced tea options (including prickly pear fruit on one day I was there).", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n_TE95nYaovGfqds5R5jZw", "review_id": "L-0D0UocDhHlSn7j7fWTxQ", "text": "A pretty good deal, the turkey sandwich I got was huge, on homemade focaccia.", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AqwiBcQcQpCvlQ5KtYuH4g", "review_id": "snYARDPpRpSJqQ9AHp-SgQ", "text": "Food is ok but can you spell S L O W?  During a busy lunch rush you would imagine that sandwiches could be made quickly. Waiting 15-20 minutes is ridiculous. And I beat the crowd!  Still waiting...finally got my sandwich and it was not what I ordered!  Plus $7 for a half sandwich??", "business_id": "wki-Qlp3OWgH0XtZ-Jz_WQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "dA5QgR7Yxa1CnKrHEuP8Ig", "review_id": "Azv3TEYXoXbWZra3DUoPUQ", "text": "O.K. so I went to my first Overeaters Anonymous meeting on Monday....  no joke. So before I do that deal I'm saying goodbye to my favorite Phoenix delicacies. \n\nThis Place --ohhh. \n\nIt's sex. It's total sex. \n\nSometimes sex is nice. It's fun, it doesn't hurt, it's familiar. \n\nNot here. \n\nIt's like the shy unassuming person you never really thought of doin' it with before.  It's been in the neighborhood forever, you never really hear about how awesome it is, it doesn't look like much from the inside or outside. It kind of looks like an old school adobe Taco Bell. \n\nSo, never really having had a good Philly Cheesesteak sandwhich, I wasn't sure what to expect. \n\nThe Menu is pretty simple. 8 different cheesesteaks, gyros, subs, fries, onion rings, tasty cakes, salads, burgers. \n\nWell duh, I'll get a cheesesteak. \n\nThe cheesesteaks are 10 inches. \n\nEven after I saw that, I was thinking,\"I can take this\". I ordered a half mushroom one, a half pizza one. Thinking I could take 5 inches at a time, and save some for later. \n\nSo I began taking it. \n\nThis shy unassuming restaurant began showing how truly Freaky DeeKay it was. \n\nThe first bite was mind blowing, amazing, opening up whole new vistas of experience. I never knew it could be this good. The steak is chopped on the grill with olive oil, and then covered in white american cheese. The mushroom added the best mushrooms I have ever had on a sandwhich. The pizza side added really well done pizza sauce. \n\nThat first bite ohhh. \n\nThen thats where it got nasty, and rough.\n\nIt's too much! I thought I was tough, I thought I could take it- but this is fried red meat covered in fatty cheese encased in delicious carb centric white italian bread.  That first bite was amazing, but I wasn't sure this was for me. I was worried about the damage to my body. I didn't know if my heart could take it.\n\nThe sandwhich looked at me as if to say \"want me to stop?\". I considered that this was rough, this was new- but my 10 inch big boy was such a demonstration of mastery and experience, I couldn't stop. I NEEDED more.\n\nSo as I was abandoning myself to the experience I realized this was just on the brink of gross enough to be nasty and carnal, and refined enough to be a truly unique experience. There was no fatty pieces in the meat. It wasn't too hard and tough. It's astuteness tempered itself by being soft and delicate.  There were moments where I thought 'Oh my god, I have to stop, I think I might die!\" but I couldn't. I so couldn't.\n\nThis in not something I can handle every day. This sandwhich made me want to eat salads for the rest of the week. Not because I feel dirty or guilty, simply because I know taking this thing pushed the physical limits of my body. \n\nToo many of these and I could easily see myself crying in \nshame and lamenting  \"what man would want me now\"?", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjWjeAA4EljeQxgmB5vlvA", "review_id": "-Cbe6V6EP2GKCZArHvRwtw", "text": "I driven by this place a few times, saying to myself, I gotta try it!\nI finally had the opportunity to & i was brutally disappointed!  \n\nI went during the lunch hour. Had an OK crowd inside. On the menu Board, it says \"try it, you'll love it\" So i did. I paid almost $7.00 for my steak sandwich. It didn't take that long to cook. (that part I was impressed.) When I got my sandwich, it was a skinny little thing. I took my first bite & the sweet peppers were cold. I usually like to eat the whole sandwich, but I had to leave pieces of bread behind because they were, just that, bread!\n\nI've had steak sandwiches before (in philly) & they are soooo good. Nothing compares to it! but if your craving one, don't come here. Go to the other place that starts with a \"C\"", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "szbTVEtATfn8f9GxbGGO5w", "review_id": "fgom_bxi6XmsOZakmBvckw", "text": "Review is 3.5 stars, I enjoyed my cheese steak when I visited Best of Philly.  It was a Wednesday lunch time and the place was quite busy, I ordered the combo deal with half sandwich, fries, and a pop.  I was offered onions, mushrooms, sweet, and hot peppers.  I declined the sweet peppers.\nI sat down to eat and I thought the sandwich was tasty with good poofy bread, though devoid of mushrooms.  I noticed two slivers of onion and there was a good helping of tangy yellow peppers on top, I wouldn't call them 'hot' by any means.  There were several orders up at the same time as mine, I think someone else maybe grabbed my sandwich by accident.\nSo, all in all a good experience and I would return.  I've never been to Philadelphia to try the 'real' thing maybe that'll be my next foodie vacation!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZbWmJaK4e57bL2YxLbQHQ", "review_id": "xP33-laEs-Fuk158-uudUA", "text": "For me this is the best cheesesteak place in the Phoenix area. I'm originally from Boston, and this place would be about 2.5 stars there, but it gets four here in Phoenix for at least doing it the right way. My negative is they skimp on the meat. As others have said, they are a bit thin. At least you can get double meat, but at a cost.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "XugSM1pO-qruuToNLMHb-A", "text": "I've had the cheese steak, gyro and the chicken tenders and all have been very good.   As you can imagine, this place is not really health but every once in a while you need a gut-bomb.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sktfzy8FIq3B4XL0UQBuhQ", "review_id": "cug6IIwYGjPuwywwfv2cWQ", "text": "I'm a cheesesteak guy, born and bred. Left the City of Brotherly Shove 30 years ago and my quest for good cheesesteaks continue.\n\nVery impressed with Best of Philly. Their rolls, while not the world famous Amoroso's, are generally good in both flavor and texture. There's a real art to bread that will hold up to a good, gooey steak yet not be too bready. Theirs does the trick.\n\nThe cheesesteaks themselves are a great value at about $7 for a 10\". I like mine packed, so usually splurge for the extra steak at $1.99. KT loves The Bomb steak with peppers, etc.\n\nThe service is always fast and friendly. The dining area is no frills but clean and there's a nice little patio outside if you so choose.\n\nI make a special trip to see these guys whenever down in PHX. Well worth the trip!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2AbBZM7n9EMwa0nK1yl0CA", "review_id": "Mf-bMsQNtDvMYf4_rvtBbw", "text": "If you want a quick sandwich - this place is OK. It's tiny inside but there is outdoor seating. The place was clean, bright and the people were friendly. The sandwich I had was the, \"Bomb Steak.\" It was filling but nothing to write home about. I would stop by again if I was in the area and wanted something quick.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DkAbda5EVEp3YBRIyrCjMQ", "review_id": "xydBLGKOtkmm7I1p_yGSkQ", "text": "I've been coming for cheese steaks for a while now and wanted to write a review after my last visit.  I think this place has the best cheese steaks in the valley.  When I get a craving for a cheese steak, I make the drive here from Laveen.  The staff has always been friendly and the place is always clean.  I recommend you check this place out if you're in the mood for a cheese steak.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i3kn-88AVKXCiOT0QCzDSQ", "review_id": "6CcwKlR3QKfD3ymAc2_2Aw", "text": "Being from the east coast I have a high standard for my Philly Cheesesteaks.. And let me just say that Best of Philly definitely lived up to it's name.\n\nLoaded hoagies, extremely fast service and a bounty of options to choose from? I'll take it. \n\nDefinitely will be recommending this place!! Will certainly be making a return visit! A+++", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QAE_3N2UBeJ11GhBxmNjlw", "review_id": "FXAvO2CnY-gvvuUwC-G5bA", "text": "The food is amazing. Great cheese steaks. Only problem is that the owner cooks the food and hair from is arms always end up in my order. I've been there 3 times and it hasn't failed yet. He's an older fellow. Worth it if he's not there.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ib71m_rRiC0LgmLqUOngBw", "review_id": "nDg5JVYcXAmRt9UNI0BbCg", "text": "Often overlooked,  this place is a treasure hiding in plain sight. The space inside is tiny, but that's exactly what makes this place special. You might be tempted to get a Philly sub, the staple serving of this location, but I'd suggest trying the Gyros. Welcome to midtown!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "at38auZMu6CkXohCnNlRvg", "review_id": "oyMEf6wMBGVywAE39P-Nfw", "text": "My wife and I had the pleasure of enjoying the Large Philly Steak is fairly lean and tender, thinly sliced, griddle fried with olive oil, splashed with onions and topped with a solid amount of tasty melted white American cheese in a 10\" Italian Bread roll along with an order of crunchy and tasty French fries.  Touted as the best in Arizona, and although enjoyably tasty and fresh, in my opinion (for what it's worth) it comes just slightly short of what one would call a true Philly! The diner-like eatery is clean, nicely arranged with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as great personal attention, allowing for a comfortable and gratifying quick lunch.  As one to have had Phillies from across the country, including its hometown of Philadelphia, and can understand variations on the Philly theme, I tend to be a traditionalist in the sense that if a Philly Cheese Steak is not traditionally prepared, it should be called a 'Philly-Style' Cheese Steak!  I rationalize this statement under the same pretense just as I have reviewed and written about the traditional 'Cuban Sandwich'.  Despite Best of Philly's derivation, it is, within reason, a very, very good sandwich.  Regrettably, nowhere on their menu do they offer the 'real' thing which undoubtedly would include the deli roast beef of rib eye or occasionally top round steak griddled and chopped into virgin olive oil, afforded melted provolone cheese, with preferences like of pepper, saut\u00e9ed onions, mayo, mushrooms, maybe some hot sauce, along with salt, pepper, and/or ketchup, and it would be too costly to fly in the bread from PA... don't get me wrong though, we're not in Philly and this is the closest to a real Philly I've run across in Phoenix - keep it up guys, we'll be back for more.  Bon app\u00e9tit!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bb1rbtX-PzSYpb57isi9Ow", "review_id": "nSqYwVOGqPJk9GPsIIZ-fQ", "text": "Ehhhh not good and not bad. Very underwhelmed... The empty parking lot should have been a sign. Steak sandwich was bland but the bread was good.", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "LHZEuUYaYaaak5xVP4dqVg", "review_id": "sB748llY_ws4nTDhtF_Brw", "text": "Having best of philly right next to work is not good  not as good as fore father's in Twmpe but they're still sooo good and I love seeing the owners working hard!", "business_id": "OoHWabV-ym7_HWlHeXTsVA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "33vUIil_GCaT92aUaZhRXA", "review_id": "0W_ZV7UEx5AffZc0o-X6OA", "text": "Not sure how much longer they will be doing these Route 66 sandwiches, but if you go here anytime soon I highly recommend the Sedona Chick. So yummy!", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "IGkoathSlJmIOBDGo9vUZg", "review_id": "jYLU3YZK8YfQLOpb7n6W_w", "text": "I like big bunz.  I like big bunz and I cannot lie. . .\n\nWelcome to Schlotzsky's, the home of sandwich harassment.  The cups here say, \"You can bite my sandwich, but don't pinch my bunz\".  The men's room has the sign \"MANLY BUNZ\" while the women's says in script, \"shapely bunz\".  This is a very hostile environment for sandwiches overall, with a large quantity being harassed if not eaten.\n\nOkay, jokes over, but Schlotzkly's started it.  If you're in the mood for a tasty sammich, Schlotzsky's will give one to you in spades.  They are nice and thick--more expensive than Subway, but they taste better.  Two filling sandwiches and drinks cost about $17.\n\nMy wife told me that the owner can sometimes be a bit moody here, and this has been seen and reported on by other Yelp reviewers (hence the poor review rating overall).  I didn't have this experience, but it's something to keep in mind.  I'll keep coming back for sandwiches until this guy burns my bunz.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "clERuF_8Jck0Y1KNd0aTDA", "review_id": "t40YAvi0MlCfyFN1hhWIlA", "text": "Unless you are Black and like to be talked down to, don't eat here! I came in at 5:40 PM, closing time is 6:00. When I told the cashier (Peter) that I wanted to sit and eat, he said they close \"in 10 minutes\" and I could only get my order to go. I passed on the potato chips and drink, so he lost $2.50. I paid with a credit card, so I obviously had money. When I asked to speak to the manager, the preparer Hedi (sp) said it was Peter. I told Peter that I felt I was disrespected because he wouldn't let me eat there. Peter said he had problems with people staying \"at least 45 minutes\" after closing and thinks that \"other Black people think that he (Peter) talks rude to them.\" When I told him I would make a complaint, Peter said \"go ahead.\" I will call the corporate office and tell them that Peter profiled me. I must wonder if I were a White male could I have eaten my sandwich there.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wUEp87FqOB9ew27Iz6zk_w", "review_id": "x5ZdicN9xbYI6AFUT7By_Q", "text": "Haven't eaten at a Schlotsky's in years.... and now I remember why.  This location is really close to my work and would be so convenient to eat lunch at, but I just don't like the food!\n\nI ordered a half sandwich/salad combo lunch meal.  The salad was actually decent, but the sandwich was bad.  VERY little meat and cheese and way too much shredded lettuce.\n\nOn top of that, my meal was more than $9, which is pretty ridiculous considering what you get.  Won't be back, and unfortunately still looking for a convenient and tasty lunch spot.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IgnV5sptU_-i3N0rTdfOpA", "review_id": "O1PNicOlSs8jKXff_FAh5A", "text": "I have been coming to this Schlotzsky's for 6 years. The old man is the rudest a**hole you will EVER meet! Half the time he helps me and when he does he talks to me like I am a 5 year old and is EXTREMELY condescending. Even while taking my money he was being sarcastic and rude. When confronting him about the way he spoke with me and how he does it EVERY time I come in, he told me I must only come one or twice a year. In reality, I patronize this company 10-12 times a year, even knowing I am going to be treated like I am wasting his time. The wife is BEYOND amazing! How she puts up with him...I have NO IDEA! I can guarantee I will NEVER spend my money here again. The food is great but absolutely NOT worth putting up with someone treating me so nasty.", "business_id": "QAe9UHKsxPdXQovBpaznMQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "D-DkKI6mNiA9utTtNFtqpQ", "text": "This is a great place for lunch.  Everytime we go we always see firefighters and police which means that it is good and cheap!  I found the food very fresh and the hummas was great.  Almost eveyrthing is homemade.  I did try the chicken sandwhich and found the chicken kinda dry, but the freshaness of everythign else makes up for it.  Definatly reccomend this place if you are around downtown for lunch... but with the consturtion now it is kinda pain to get to, but worth it!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "E5QyEU6FCQwnTys0S73zNw", "review_id": "8wjeMjk84anes0a0QxeLxg", "text": "oh alas my Athenian Express our relationship was cut short by your niche ours of operations. as you see my dear. i only live downtown. so our short lived affair can only be just that. short. your Gyro Picado was tasty and you carried the heat that i enjoy in my relationships. the 4lbs of french fries were lovely, crisp, but waaaay too many. i truly appreciate your abundant portions, but i do not feel a need to gorge myself on your bounty.\n\nok lame love poems aside. this place is a great little greekish noshery. the patty melt my friend got looked awesome, we can more or less confirm the pre-formed patty observed by another yelper. but it was still grilled to perfection, sporting American cheese as by friend likes it was also a gold star.\n\nshe works in spitting distance to this place. unfortunately i work in Tempe. i was off on PTO today so figured would get lunch together. oddly enough another good friend was having lunch there too...great minds think alike they say..i concur.\n\natmosphere is typical sit down with some Chicago sport memorabilia on the side. GO CUBBIES!!!\ni would certainly be here more...if not for the hours of operation.  this downtown area needs to pick up on the weekends so places like this will have a reason to be open on the weekenders. alas..i don't' think that will happen anytime soon. till then Athenian. i love your lunch.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_kOY5cdtI73oFMPK6OFMgA", "review_id": "FcD6nPguqVsNhx4Zoo4Y4Q", "text": "One of my favorite lunch spots.  Again, a family owned restaurant that I absolutely love!\n\nThis is the best Greek in town!  It is authentic, inexpensive and tasty.  It makes that Big Fat place look like Olive Garden. \n\nMy favorites are the gyro feta pita, the hummus, chicken picado pita (add feta), the french fries are probably the best ever, the dolmades are little bites of sunshine.  The portions are huge and they are always generous with the feta (and the onions - who eats that many onions anyway?!).  The onions are easy to pick off though...\n\nThey have the best fruit salad bowl I've ever had!\n\nThe owners and the staff are the best!  I just wish that I could convince them to open for dinner and for the weekends.  \n\nPlus, I always feel safe with all of the cops who eat there!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "T2karb2XaS9AxdPKh7Anjg", "text": "Um, yum!  This place is a great spot for lunch if you work in the downtown, mid-town, uptown Phoenix area.\n\nI chose a hamburger and fries, even though I love gyros, but it was one of those days where a burger and fry were just needed for me to continue with my day.  \n\nThe environment is a large open area of basic tables and chairs, it looks like it gets really busy around lunch time so maybe not the best kept up dining room but people move through pretty quickly. \n\nThe menu is MASSIVE-- we are talking, they have pretty much anything to satisfy your hunger.  They even had a variety of low carb options which is a big menu choice these days.  ( i really need to get back to low carb)\n\nStaff is really nice.  We'll be back without a doubt.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 13, "useful": 16, "cool": 14}, "user_id": "vhAn390OgR1H4DwacJdc7w", "review_id": "NakAXx-nYP7tORjLMKBogQ", "text": "So Dallas G and I were thinking of a lunch spot.  I suggested Cibo, Matt's, or Valley Pizza, and he thought of Focaccia Fiorentina.  I thought FF sucked the first time I went there but was willing to give it another try. But when we got there ol' Dally had a \"better\" idea and suggested Athenian Express.\n\nAs we pulled in, some unacceptably angry looking woman glared at him for a reason that will presumably remain unknown to us.  (Please enjoy my multimedia Yelp.)\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209414090\n\nIn retrospect, I think she was our guardian angel trying to scare us off.  Inside, the place looks quaintly divey.  I asked if anything was so much better than the gyro that I should get it instead, and was told that the gyro is the way to go.  Feta or no feta?  I wondered if it was an avalanche of feta or just a sprinkling.  He puts a lot on there.  Fine, no feta.  I get the potato salad with it, and an order of spanakopita--which I ordinarily love.\n\nWe sit outside.  The spanakopita arrives.  It has little cheese and is not flaky.  Tastes kinda like shit.  Served with crappy tzatziki, which I don't think is the appropriate side for spanakopita but whatevs.\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209643122\n\nNext, my gyro arrives.  The gyro meat is covered in three slabs of tomato and a mountain of onions.\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209752658\n\nAs you can see, at this point I'm fearing the worst.  Look, I like onions and all, but when you leave fresh onions out in the air for too long they become veeeerrrry rowdy.  Like so rowdy that eating one would be enough to burn your mouth and render you a pariah.  So all that's left of my gyro is three slices of \"gyro meat\" and tomatoes.  And the little side cup of tzatziki that is only filled a third of the way.  The gyro meat tastes like... nothing.  I am underwhelmed.\n\nI move on to my side of potato salad.\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209805283\n\nNormally mustard potato salad has a pastelish yellow hue, but this one looked like it could be seen from space.  Whatever it was, it was odorless and flavorless, so I can only assume it's some undetectable poison like polonium-123.  If I die, I leave my rapier-like wit and boundless charisma to my son, Samir.  You all can fight over the rest.\n\nAnyway, the restaurant pretty much blew.\n\nhttp://twitter.com/spirit_fingers/status/5209947387\n\nI'm not an arsonist, it was a joke, relax.  But not as big of a joke as Athenian Express, which must have suffered a precipitous decline in quality if even Dallas G (and his notoriously low standards) ever liked it.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f3LA83yEEBMj9q92H28O7w", "review_id": "m9tXZykPpeQSJ27FJIUElw", "text": "Great for hangovers during the world cup.  Quite tasty but nowhere near the best.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zing3W2AVxcHwmBHid-Fcg", "review_id": "Ain-0SFS0nC9u-YBKIAw6g", "text": "Oh, Athenian Express. You were so promising, alluring, and tempting when I walked in the door and yet, so disappointing.\n\nThe bad:\n- Awful gyro meat. This tastes like the gyro meat at Crave sandwiches, which we all know isn't real gyro meat. \n- THREE slices of gyro meat. THREE. I took a picture to prove that it literally only came with three slices. Whichever reviewer said that their sandwiches were bigger than a Kronos lied and lied mercilessly. Seriously, who gives three slices of meat?\n- The sauce was mediocre. It's homemade, but that doesn't mean it has to be mediocre. \n- Fries aren't anything special. They taste like fries that come in a bag, no special seasoning or anything. \n- Cubs fans. Enough said. \n\nThe good:\n- I ordered fries, which I got, but they also gave me fruit. I don't know why, but this saved the review from being one star because the fruit salad had mango AND orange in addition to melons and strawberries.\n- Fast service. Damn fast. Maybe too fast since they gave me so little meat.\n\nOverall:\nI was so excited to go here because I only get gyros on a special occasion. Well hot damn, I won't go back. I'm going to stick to George's Famous Gyros on McKellips in Tempe where not only are they not Cubs fans but they use real gyro meat.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4nM3nMNFDqrFTh4fRsFzA", "review_id": "_sFFDiBfLLo6DC-ckIFz8g", "text": "I love Greek food and found George's Athenian Express through a non-New York friend (from Chicago).\n\nI immediately found the place to go for Greek food at excellent prices and good portions!\n\nNever get enough of the Gyro!", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7W4egS-WyR0hRHMfQtPEOQ", "review_id": "cgzsnrOmW2zX4hTB6FFJQw", "text": "This place it hit or miss for me. I have always ordered the feta gyro and either fries or a small Greek salad. Why is the soda machine always broken? Makes me wonder what else is broken and not fixed in the kitchen. I ate here for the 5th or 6th time on Thursday. The gyro is excellent, but the fries were overcooked and the oil didn't seem very fresh, as the fries had a brownish, oil soaked feel. I will return for the gyro, but I may skip the fries and stick to the salad.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "a09ENYogqRn0sQ8J2D_rng", "review_id": "iXrn5lGemAih7gl8XyRxRA", "text": "My baby turned me on to this place.  I love it so much. Such a good place to eat", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_tBu-2i9uT6LFxh-TyEOHA", "review_id": "ygVApLq3sbc_U-Y9zFWRdQ", "text": "Affordable and good.  Clean restaurant.  Will return.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "1rwtkywcms6ej0Wmcxm1Nw", "review_id": "l2mP29_SFZkieLDhloe_KQ", "text": "The best lunch in Downtown Phoenix. I always get the gyro picado with feta cheese. But great salads the offer a healthy, low fat & carb options. If you are in the area I highly recommend.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "AZuecYaQ7aVpt3mXxmCcSw", "review_id": "5iyuWIxaZCFZLQeObeQITw", "text": "Express my ass, I stopped in this place today for lunch (to-go might I add) and ended up waiting almost 40 mins for chicken souvlaki and fries...I told them my lunch was over by the time they handed me my to-go bag no apology, complimentary drink, discount NOTHING....only to add to it being mediocre greek food. Save your time & money and go elsewhere.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BjuCl6xzbj8mB2GiCklq6g", "review_id": "IxdyW0CWQMb3mlH7ZsisUQ", "text": "I like it!  The chicken pitas are tasty. I've only gone for lunch since I work downtown, but I always enjoy the food.  Try ordering the hummus too!  I just wish they stayed open late at night.", "business_id": "odhXwWaYZvD_icIN6f_DbA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DghMl81bONCh5ELnrgn4Fw", "review_id": "l1V1V0l53SfQ7bPz_bUCSg", "text": "Great customer service, food is made to your liking. The only negative is, I wish they could do something about the bums infesting the area. It can be a little bit of a deterrent when females go in alone.", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tq0ZoiyXxEH2JK7TcOqqHg", "review_id": "pkCAN03ES2P5-FvkxaQHbQ", "text": "As a frequent subway-go-er, this has been the worst subway i've ever gone to. Normally I feel bad about negatively reviewing a place, but after experiencing negative customer service more than 5 times at that location, i'd say it's safe to let it all out. While this place is conveniently close to my work, I am finding myself avoiding it every day during lunch time. Why? the employees frequently pick on me for the specific instructions I have on my sandwich. It seems as though asking for a little avocado is being noted as \"picky\". I am constantly picked on each time I go in there with constant \"oh im sorry did you want cheese on this side or that?\", \"girlfriend make up your mind!\", and \"laughs\" because I didn't want that extra high caloried 3rd cookie because it's 3 for a dollar (yes i like 2 and only 2 for the sake of not indulging myself...I think thats quite enough for my dollar thank you). As a customer, you're always supposed to walk out with a smile and experience a positive environment. Do I experience any of those? absolutely not, I find myself constantly muttering a bunch of rants each time I walk out in frustration that I as a customer am being picked on!! Perhaps that's their sense of humor, but they should realize that customer service is not a comedy show, and I don't have time for their silly remarks. Additionally, their \"welcome to subway\" is not welcome at all, especially when you don't even look at the customer while saying it. They're better off just not saying it all if it is not sincere. I will spend the extra dollar and mile to go to chipotle, thanks.", "business_id": "ldIxXmxD3Cku0vODGYb9dQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "llkm_iXQszkN5DZvmqjNqA", "review_id": "XHj1l7c_rO2Wj4yfcq_Ssw", "text": "Good fresh food.  I really like this place, but the line can be a pain.  I would reccomended calling and picking up your order... also parcking is an issue... Not the cheapest lunch place but that is to be expected since it is fresh and not a Roli Poly.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2006-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 14, "useful": 13, "cool": 12}, "user_id": "C8ZTiwa7qWoPSMIivTeSfw", "review_id": "5odnFAv8mMMVUxg7IpbsUw", "text": "Fresh. Convenient. Cheap. And I'm not talking about me as a date. It's That's A Wrap! Or It's A Wrap. Or Wraps N Things. Not sure, but me likey! I've only had one thing and it was the turkey wrap with cream cheese and strawberry preserves in a whole wheat tortilla. Dee lish! Side pasta dish was, well, your basic cold side pasta dish. The day we were there, the room was luke warm at best. No A/C! Almost made me want to run for the hills. But we got it to go and enjoyed it at home. Besides the customers who were there were stinky teenagers with pants hanging at their knees, bad posture and sad, sulky little faces. Oh, puberty!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "g84VjttN28PWiv_WtdhnSQ", "review_id": "2zyjPsSzmkRpk8kq7hQalA", "text": "Everything on the menu tastes the same. Seriously, I think if they blinfolded me and lined up every dish on the menu in front of me I would have no idea which is which. But I guess that's okay because it all tastes pretty good.\n\nAlso - they have chipolte tabasco sauce and a nice variety of iced teas.\n\nI like it.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3_BoXGtzk95Aog5sYgMemw", "review_id": "9y498Xei0KF3MLVi4-BSgw", "text": "Great. nuff said.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "G-9SvRW01vtkmQvJA7l5ww", "review_id": "eSbxNRk0x0FFXzqZ0Ch_Zw", "text": "Love this place, especially the Prince of Thais wrap, and the pasta salad. The only thing that annoys me are the hours. I wish they were open just a bit longer in the evenings.  \n But that is really the only negative thing I have to say.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "6B8pKBB9awqzIkbsyBQKzw", "text": "I had to take a star away.  I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken rice bowl and was very disappointed, it tasted really strange and really soggy.  My co-worker said it best, he said it tasted like a frozen meal heated. \n\nI'll stick with the 5 star wraps and salads and leave the 2.5 star bowls for them to keep.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "APLIPfq1Rf8QyhHHk2uAyA", "review_id": "mrG3dfvhykx_OtqWZKJnpg", "text": "Love this place!\n\nI came here at 1 p.m. for lunch. I figured if I leaned on the late side to eat, I'd find a parking spot. Sure enough. Word to the wise: Late lunch here = good idea, indeed. \n\nI entered through the back, where the outside patio is, and walked right up to the counter to order. On the wall hung a big blackboard. I read it, half-confused, expecting more than just one wrap offered. I panicked for a half-second, since I was hungry for the Who's the Turkey, thanks to Sarah G's review. \n\nThe friendly guy behind the counter must have read my expression. He handed me a freshly printed menu. Brand new, he said; they debuted yesterday. Ah-ha. \"I've never been here,\" I admitted shyly. I looked back up at the board on the wall. \"Ah, that must be the special...\" I said half to myself and half to him. \"If only I could read vertical.\" He laughed. On the board in chalk was this word:\n\nS\nP\nE\nC\nI\nA\nL\n\nI ordered the Who's the Turkey, without onions, with a side of fruit. For there. All for $7.50. Nice. I grabbed the Styrofoam cup handed to me and walked over to their \"drink station\" to get water and ice. I then took a seat near the counter. Plenty of spots to chose from. The place was half-full. Very cool. I picked up a couple free mags to peruse: Java and Urban Affair. Right on. Then I noticed them: stacks and stacks of Styrofoam cups. Weird. I figured a place like this wouldn't want to harm the environment. They even have a recycle-only bin near the trash. I was perplexed... and disappointed. I hate Styrofoam. For that alone, this place gets docked a single star. (I don't want to feel like I'm harming Mother Earth if I stop to eat here. I may bring in my own bottled water next time.)\n\nMy food arrived after a short wait. Beautiful. The fresh fruit came in a mini-cup (made of Styrofoam, of course) and was filled with red grapes, orange slices, pineapple wedges, strawberries and the best cantaloupe I think I've ever had. \n\nThe wrap was divine, too. I nibbled happily in my chair, so thrilled that I took a break from the office to get lunch here. I had almost changed my mind, but I'm SO glad I didn't. If I lived nearby or worked closer, I'd come here often. Like 3x a week often. I'd coerce friends and co-workers to come with me. It'd be a That's a Wrap Rally, indeed. \n\nNix the Styrofoam, won'tcha? Everything else gets an A+ from me.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 7, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "vc1jIREOCAcWYiQgUGhoGg", "text": "I took advantage of That's A Wrap for their catering services yesterday and once again, was totally impressed!  I called around 10am for a 5pm delivery... I wanted to make sure that those of us who were working at the Phoenix Art Museum all day preparing for the pARTy had some fuel to get us through the evening.  Sure enough, That's A Wrap delivered - literally and figuratively.  \n\nI ordered a platter of assorted sandwiches, fruit, chips, cookies, and bottled water - it was perfect!  Everything was delicious!  It arrived right on time and it was all labeled so it was easy to figure out what you were eating.  I had the \"Godfather\" wrap (Salami, ham, and provolone wrapped in a honey wheat tortilla with lettuce, tomato, red onion, sun- \ndried tomato mayo and a drizzle of olive oil).  I don't usually choose salami and ham but for whatever reason, this is the one that sounded best to me yesterday - and it was!\n\nThanks That's A Wrap for fueling me and all of the yelper helpers for the pARTy... I'll be back to visit soon!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "4JapGtmN58pZYo1ClbV8qw", "review_id": "u2slzicNyNaIaD-IJ6UbNQ", "text": "Oh how I love thee. I am going to miss this place. I used to work around the corner and frequent this spot at least 2-3 times per month. I've never had a bad wrap and the rice bowls are good too! The Senorita No Meata is one of my favorites and I love the chips and salsa... it tends to be my side of choice. The parking situation is dumb... don't go at noon. Trust me. If you can carpool that's even better.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "5wN78N4K0a39C-uPzPmxDw", "review_id": "RTxDKjOG3DY8UKxQc4M2xA", "text": "I really enjoy That's A Wrap! I want to use an exclamation point, because I feel like they do too! I'm a sucker for kitsch so I love the names of their wraps such as the Veggie Jackson & the Ken and Barbie-Q.\nI like the interior-- it seemed clean with very interesting artwork and lots of local business/event paraphernalia which I always appreciate seeing around town.\nI had the Prince of Thai's on a recommendation from the guy at the counter & I thought it was quite tasty as was the pasta salad. Maybe a little too much rice. The service was really quick, I ordered my wrap to go and I had barely sat down and someone from the back had brought it out to me all packed to go with a nice little \"That's A Wrap\" sticker, and I was out the door.  The wraps are $7.25 with a side of either chips & salsa, pasta, or fruit. Together it makes for a filling meal without being stuffed.\nI will definitely be back there were many items on the menu that spurred my interest plus it is right down the street from my house.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "79JSvNNh7qbNqdCYQRgAww", "review_id": "UQqieSD9szWLjzplAEs-XQ", "text": "I have been looking for a place like this since I was in college a decade ago;  Back when the wrap craze was just getting started.  The ingredients are quality, they are put together in a really healthy way, and the ambiance is pretty hip.  Every time I have been here it has always been full of people.  I wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often.  Trying this place is a must.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Wf1x15Wc6xuA5jtuWlTV8w", "review_id": "WjCdvwDM28HswR15K4m89A", "text": "Pretty healthy, very tasty, reasonably priced, fun ambiance.  Also, can substitute tofu in any wrap that normally contains meat.  AND- their tofu is SOOOO good.  Huge kudos for that.  I'm a fan.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "dUrVJl5qi2CJWff7s8HJNw", "review_id": "qgM4mTrFlmCi8DH9nzUT0A", "text": "I frequent That's A Wrap for lunch.  I order the Veggie Jackson wrap and an ice tea most of the time.  Every now and then I will order the Senorita No Meata wrap or the Cyprus Salad.  There Wraps are very tasty.  The recipes for the wraps are genius and they are named cleverly.  When you order a wrap you get a choice of a side.  Try the pasta salad...THE BEST, or fresh fruit.  Healthy fresh food keeps me coming back to That's A Wrap year after year.\n\nThe restaurant is an old house from the looks of it.  They added an outside patio a few months back.  Every now and then they will have incredible art work on their walls.\n\nThat's A Wrap is an eco-friendly restaurant that uses bio degradable cups and they recycle.  They care about the Earth.\n\nIf you are ever in the mood for tofu try the owners other restaurant, Green.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Lp_Ykqfbv5Q-oyGYlMGJRg", "review_id": "Gu4Us58b1NmSqMzUIY9IZg", "text": "I don't know about this place.  They have all these great wrap sandwiches but the salads seemed like an afterthought.  And I try to avoid food carbs, cause I need them carbs for drinking!  So I got the Greek salad and it just seemed plain to me.  I loved all the kalamata olives and abundance of feta, but flavors seemed to be lacking.  Maybe I'll have to get a wrap next time.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "QfI0_E3-PPgxlygWarthMg", "text": "I really want to give a better rating for this restaurant, but I just can't.  The outside looks very unique from the street, an inviting little bungalow on a busy 7th Street.  Parking is atrocious so walking or riding a bike is highly recommended.  The decor is very urban and hip which I love.  Great artwork and painting on the walls with wood floors thoughout.\n\nOn to the food.  I found my wrap that I ordered(Godfather) to be very bland and didn't have much flavor.  I was looking forward to the sundried tomato mayo, which is the reason why I ordered this wrap, but it failed to my liking.\n\nOverall this place is very good, but I don't think it would do well in a true \"Green\" city such as Seattle.  How can you claim to be green and healthy for the enivironment while not having a recycable bin for an organic soda aluminum can?  Maybe I just didn't see a place to put the can, but like everyone else before me I threw it in the trash. I will give it a few more shots here to see if the food grows on me and hopefully I have the chance to recycle as well.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "raMSkwLdZ-kFea1fTY_-Ew", "review_id": "SSi8Rz_6Zmc0Yu9MlGRTNQ", "text": "I was initially skeptical about this place...my coworker told me about it and orders lunch from here 1-2x/wk.  She likes more plain food than I do, so I assumed it was going to be plain.  I was pleasantly surprised for two reasons...everything can be made vegetarian and anything I don't want can be substituted for something else...so it's a bit like \"design-your-own-wrap\"....\n\nFor sure, the Ken and BarbieQ is my favorite, sub tofu and brown rice...corn, rice, blk beans, veggies, and bbq sauce...DELISH!\n\nThis place is great for staff lunches...seems like there's something on the menu for everyone.  But beware, lunch time can be a bit difficult, especially parking-wise, because it's packed in here...so CALL ahead and order to go!", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w4dgIzMwwZvKsHaC47Ox3A", "review_id": "4Qs3vC-Txv7xtPJaPZI33w", "text": "Love this place. The fun names will bring a smile to anyone. And the wraps are killer.\n\nKen & Barbie Wrap (spicy BBQ) this lunch break to fix this slump of a mood I woke up in. Just the right of BBQ lovin' inside the mix, making this wrap so so yummie. Messy but oh so good\n\nWooHoo thank you Stevie for the extra fruit", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "1kED3-g-gqnc4JgHe89Xqw", "review_id": "NoPu43axp9j8OYiGMB88Xw", "text": "You know those times when you want to go as far away from your office as humanly possible but know that you still have to be back in an hour to avoid getting bitched at? Well I work in Tempe and That's A Wrap in Midtown Phoenix is so that place for me.\n\nTheir food is fresh and delicious, and considering how insane their lunch rush is, they do a pretty solid job of getting you in an out of there pretty damn quickly.\n\nSo, let's see. I've been there twice now during my \"I've got to get the F out of Tempe this second or I may actually shoot someone\" moments, and was pleasantly surprised on both occasions. The first time I went, I had the Buffalo 66 wrap, because if you've read a single one of my reviews, you know that I am incapable of saying no to Buffalo Chicken anything. The chicken breast was tender and extremely flavorful and the sauce was nice and spicy. The vegetables were really crisp as well.\n\nThe second time I went I got the Alota Fajita wrap mostly because I wanted to see if I could say it out loud without bursting out laughing. No real surprise, I could not. It was your run of the mill fajita wrap, again very tasty and flavorful, but not quite as good as my buffalo chicken wrap.\n\nThe place is very vegetarian-friendly, pro-natural ingredients and locally conscious, which I like, but in the business of full disclosure, it was just a little bit much. I don't want to pay $2-$3 for a can of shitty \"all-natural Black Cherry soda.\" Gimme a break. By all means, save those options for the marks with fat wallets that think buying the all-natural soda is making a positive impact on the environment, but do the rest of us a favor and throw some affordable regular ppl options out there as well.\n\nMinor rant aside, I am a very big fan of this place and will continue to flee my office for it.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lfL5TwtLEysByWl-aHu3-w", "review_id": "0pBQ52u0GNl0NAWg7j52bw", "text": "I order the Buffalo 66, The Veggie Jackson and the Se\u00f1orita no meata, all very delicious. I've had the Prince of Thai and it was good but I think I expected a bit more. The Gringo Star was bland and nothing I'd ever order again. If you are in the mood for a Mexican burrito, go to a Mexican joint - otherwise if you want a delicious wrap, go with another selection from the menu.", "business_id": "ZoQAOnEFnyHjSpomtfqesA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q6FaSZpCtVv7PXECwDL1bg", "review_id": "2MrCZ8vKmHyqer4EE4Kwjw", "text": "I stopped in for a 6 inch club to bring to work. No wait- no complaints. I'll be back.", "business_id": "ITyAEjIw9ekv0wXpGHQF1Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hWDR9p63FOVWnWxjJE12ig", "review_id": "YU6WQWOdeaadOj_kXbOuvw", "text": "I drive by a number to go to this one. None of the closer locations or anywhere approach this one. They are a busy shop but still can shop. I got. 4 footling last night and the maker obviously takes pride in what he does. His mannerisms indicated dedication to customer and owner.", "business_id": "ITyAEjIw9ekv0wXpGHQF1Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JopzNRMvBxIc_M5pZfoK7Q", "review_id": "2LDJJc4IQeVo8OoQ859UJw", "text": "Really did not like it here at all. Food was not particularly great either. I ordered a Ruben sandwich it had a weird aftertaste. I will not visit this place again.", "business_id": "h2ewvzx8enIwYhNbtIpcZw", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JTd_HLrtLDg7YSjLq_8I_A", "review_id": "jlXwYZL5XZtjqAGtblU0bw", "text": "Well, I broke away from my norm which is the lunch lounge across the street in the 501 building to see if I could get a little change, don't get me wrong, the lunch lounge ROCKS! five stars!!! but I wanted to venture out & heard about this place from some co-workers. After waiting 15min to order???? another 15min for my food & Oh BTW having to repeat my order to the girl, I finally got my ham sandwich. The bread was stale & chewy, this was on a Monday and I'm assuming made with old bread left over from the Friday or week before, the ham tasted so processed, and cut a lot thicker than I'm use to? My chips were passed their best eaten by date and the staff just seemed real quite and not so upbeat? I'm going to save my money, walk back across the street and go back to the lunch lounge! their line may be longer for good reason, but I've never waited more than 3 or 4min to place my order, and never more than 10min to get my food. True it takes a couple more minutes to walk across the street, but the Food & service offsets the time, and the staff makes up for that with their fresh, friendly, upbeat attitude! So take it from a true professional foodie, save your money, take the trip across the street, and enjoy some real fresh, home made delights!", "business_id": "h2ewvzx8enIwYhNbtIpcZw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "gQ7nRTpb8v3ItxgpWeXcow", "text": "Love this place for a quick lunch.  All I have had is the pizza.  Combo #2:  2 slice of cheese ( you can add meat for extra $) & 24oz drink for around $5 or so.  \n\nThe pizza is thin, hot, and melty cheese....  YUM!  Not like NY pie, but great for AZ.", "business_id": "ZAgPh4v-oOb1g6cdlkKI0g", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Q96IRvil6RNgdLmGKuh81A", "review_id": "rMxTfppY8gzztcUqyYambg", "text": "This was my 3rd choice for lunch yesterday with my coworkers and I'm really glad we ended up going here! I hadn't heard any fantastic about this place, but nothing horrible either. \n\nI had the lunch special with 1/2 sandwich and salad for around $7.00. I got the #7 sandwich which has three different Italian meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, peppercinis, and a oil type sauce. It was awesome! The bread was toasted and the perfect combination of crunchy and soft. The Caesar was pretty standard, but tasty none the less. \n\nThis place is close to work and I'm sure we'll be back sometime soon.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Es3qLnf_hAgOdLeeq4xr_Q", "review_id": "ch_OmB30TvXk1XPk8W8bHg", "text": "i've only had it as take out...no dine in.\n\nbut the cheese pizza is good. The Greek salad is off-the-hook-delicious.\n\n:)", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p4nM3nMNFDqrFTh4fRsFzA", "review_id": "LmqEnXIgkuI5iMLoYXtXWQ", "text": "As a REAL New Yorker... I Love Pizza and Jimmy and the staff at Streets of New York fills the bill!\n\nWhen in town, I don't eat pizza from anywhere else!\n\nJimmy knows how to treat his customers and his people.\n\nHighly Recommend this location to anyone!", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "o3J4bMsi7t9gMCMjEd_4ew", "review_id": "jJnL6cBWunBRj2NDMFzIWA", "text": "They added broasted chicken to their menu... I love me some broasted chicken, so in I went to investigate.\n\nI do not love me THEIR broasted chicken.\n\nTo me it tasted rubbery and had a strange odor, and it was so salty that an hour later I could still taste it. I ordered a few pieces and I ate part of one and then bolted.\n\nI can't speak to anything else on the menu. Their garlic knots, for what it's worth, were fine.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "VRpGqz34M2s_vOs-B3ww4w", "review_id": "xV-ws5rNJaaIQgHg_NFPpg", "text": "5-Stars FANTASTIC service!!! 3-Stars for the pizza: GREAT sauce, and toppings, but the crust needs help. Nice, and thin, but dry and a bit crumbly (not sure why so many pizza places in AZ have this 'problem' - especially when claiming to be \"New York\" pizza). Of the places I've had pizza in Manhattan (mostly the Original Ray's, and Lombardi's) - those crusts are fantastic . . . no one in AZ (that I've had) has been able to come close. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect Arizona pizza.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pdymp4LF82Yh4o3m6ABhNg", "review_id": "N045f5beLnnX8CAeMAe9Kw", "text": "If I had to describe service at this location in one word, one comes to mind immediately: SLOW. Took several minutes for staff to notice my entry (the \"seat yourself\" sign was out). Took several more minutes to get menus and drink orders in. Took over 10 minutes to get the server's attention to place the order for appetizers and main course. Took another 15 minutes for appetizers and FIRST drink refills. Main course another 15 minutes later SANS ONE ENTRE, which was a further 10 minutes. During the course of packing up leftovers, the server committed, in my mind, the ultimate faux paux by misgendering my girlfriend in spite of how well she presents on a daily basis, and today was no exception. I was displeased to the point of not leaving a tip, and I am seriously debating on whether I shall attempt a return trip in the future. Decent food quality throughout with a few minor annoyances: the honey barbecue sauce for the wings could use some more bottom to balance the sweet and the meat sauce for my pasta was watery and lacked a full-bodied flavor profile. I also heard a microwave door close several times, and that fails to inspire confidence in the freshness of the ingredients. My advice: better eats are to be had for less time, money, and annoyance.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7NnoiXCggiJ6LqemjTxwMA", "review_id": "8rx3NmoGlmuN8QmxuEmIng", "text": "I ordered from this store this evening while General Manager Jimmy was on duty and my order was incorrect.  The french fries were not fresh and they neglected to send my 2nd order of macaroni salad.  I called to advise them of their error and was passed off to Jimmy who did not offer to compensate me for my trouble. He would be glad to send me what I paid for but would have to pay for my antipasto salad which i requested in place of my error in ordering the gluten free salad. This is the second time i have had a problem at this store.  This will be the last time i place an order with any Streets of New York.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p3jwJsnF1ARgBaYev9tYRA", "review_id": "VtJtzoBZZBfYi4o1-wZjfg", "text": "We felt like Italian tonight.. really wish we'd gone elsewhere though..\n\nOur party numbered three tonight so we each ordered somethin different.\n 1: calzone with 3 toppings =$12.00\n 2: Italian beef sandwich with pasta salad=$9.95\n 3: antipasto=$10.95\n 1 water, 1 ice tea & 1 rootbeer $2.70 per drink..\nTotal bill was just over $40.00\nNot really bad for three people.. as long as the food and service are good..\n\nWe had the short ,dark haired waitress(avoid her if possible).\n\nThe first round of drinks was fine. But we had to be rather obvious to get refills. The second ice tea made us all choke(yes we all tried it).\n\nThe menu stated that eat in customers received complimentary cheese bread.. we never did.. we sat watching as the other waitress brought out basket after basket of bread to her tables.. our waitress stood eating and drinking and chatting..the other waitress actually took care of her customers.\n\nAs for the food.. a waste of money for the most part..\nWe all tried everything we ordered and agreed that the only things we liked were the calzone and pasta salad.\nThe antipasto was okay but not worth the cost.\nThe Italian beef sandwich was awful. It tasted of blood but the meat was over cooked. It lacked any other flavor..\n\nWe saw no reason to complain as we doubted anything would have been done.\n\nI actually hated leaving the $5.00 tip for our waitress but I didn't have any smaller bills.. I wouldn't have left a tip at all but I feared a scene with the waitress.. She seemed the type to complain about the lack and chase after you when you left..\n\nAll in all.. we won't be back.. and I'll be sure to warn my friends..", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TOIMkYW6wrFw3o9bruNzgQ", "review_id": "y0OTzY3MxGPCxcgE_J0zrQ", "text": "My suggesting here, is NOT to order the individual slices. \n\nI ordered two XL slices ( one pep and one NY style) and both were terrible. The crust was hard and stale and it was obvious neither slice was cooked fresh. It was so bad, it almost tasted as though the slices were from a previous day and just thrown in an oven to heat. \n\nIn addition to all that... I ordered online and under \"special instructions\" in all caps I asked for light cheese and of course this request was not done.\n\nMy suggestion is, don't go with an individual slice because who knows when it was made and if you're  ordering online, don't even bother with \"special instructions\".... It won't happen. And also for the record the XL slices are not that big. A more accurate description would be a small to medium slice... In my case it didn't matter because my slices went into the trash.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YPKKOrd0qVw8V2KwMcQ1Zw", "review_id": "nLVQ5QFnlA946l448Wgefw", "text": "If I could give 0 stars I would. But I recently order delivery for my house. I order a pizza, a sandwich with fries and dessert. \nThe pizza tastes like garlic bread and the sandwich was loaded with lettuce and hardly any meat in sight. I got a total of a dozen fries with the sandwich in the bag they gave me. And I order a pazooki cookie that comes with vanilla bean ice cream. The cookie was good but the ice cream was a tablespoon. Awful. Will never go again. I didn't need to pay $46 for crap.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x-2nrMJwIWEXTAVTmfMYvA", "review_id": "VFpDOVkjEyYVemKu4UD1Mw", "text": "Ordered our food over an hour ago, We understand a busy Friday night. When I called to check on our order, the girl on the phone couldn't even tell us where our food was or when it would be here. Really? So is it coming or not coming..... To eat or not to eat .... That is the question.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zmlaTszPPbj-Mnl206E_Kg", "review_id": "g4cs0TXZlIUTf66TUso3kQ", "text": "This place used to be so good, ordered 2 half orders of sandwiches with 6 wings. Both orders of wings were burnt. Last time we eat wings there, same scenario the last time. Just thought we would give it another try. Prices keep going up, but quality going down.", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iwGilXMhnm0xOVx_6XexOg", "review_id": "yeFi-2jGCfSeWulx_v42tQ", "text": "Pizza was very good !!  My son who live local recommended ! I would have rated higher but parking lot had no lights so when 2 women pickup pizza not totally comfortable . Plus all workers were dressed Goth and we really did not feel comfortable . But pizza was good .", "business_id": "JN2qXIuDXnV2d8WnSqd28A", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "e4TQFVfepzHf--hnBsjntg", "review_id": "4nDHgsfi-tUY8i3qQ2lCtQ", "text": "These sandwiches are the bomb.  You will not be disappointed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2006-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "4Vg-JYQtWwAMnLfamFvoig", "text": "Ok...if the market sandwich of the day is the BLT, order it. It will make you weak. Otherwise, I am faithful to the Mozzerella, Tomato, Basil...either as a sandwich in their chewy lovely bread or prepared as a salad (with a bit of his signature crusty loaf on the side.) I've also never gone wrong ordering their fresh fruit, the watermelon with a squeeze of fresh lemon is wonderfully refreshing when it's in season. Add a little somethin' somethin' from LUX next door and you'll be rubbing your belly and getting your three wishes fulfilled all at the same time.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "gxzWfxgLFqKhwmTIMveBcg", "text": "I am rating a 4.5.\nToday I had the Fennel Sausage Market sandwich that I really didn't expect to like (I've had it once before and wasn't in the mood for it today).    \n\nIt rocked.\nAlso bought some fresh Pomagranite seeds for my guacamole tonight.\n\nWish List (Fat Chance)\n*  Homemade sun-tea\n*  That Foccia with the olives again please\n*  Some other option... I eat here a few times a week and want one other option on the menu.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "EJu5peGoO4tzop0pQtgHgA", "review_id": "nFvQonSTUyw5QY7hQNetXg", "text": "I think I have a new addiction.  The mozzerella-tomato-basil sandwich from Pane Bianco.  Paired with one of those all-natural colas, it was pretty much perfect.\n\nIt would have been completely perfect if I had been able to sit on a patio (away from Central) to enjoy my simple and delicious sandwich in the lovely sunshine.\n\n4.5 stars.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "YoBgKOdfpGH48LpIDSfoQQ", "review_id": "I7fBa35hG_9pmAnbkS5ofA", "text": "Like Amber- I want to hate this place. There is just so much hoopla in this country over some pizza and the like.\nWhat Panne Bianco gets right is \n-quick, polite, but personalized service\n-a great short menu with no surprises\n-great \"to go\" options\n-big portions (when a sandwich and a drink cost $12 it better be good)\n-close to my work, wishing they would move into my work's cafe space\n-its right by lux\n-its food that any single person could make at home with a sandwich press, but doesn't b/c high quality bread and the like go bad too soon\n\nthe somewhat bad-\nwierd hours and parking\nkinda high prices\nno place to \"sit\" and \"wait\"", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "HZeFzs42f0iGaA-sP_hUnA", "review_id": "KutHTGuEMF59JvmqtLhwQw", "text": "Shortest review ever.\n\nAwesome mozzarella, super fresh basil, tomatoes that taste like tomatoes, real bread. These are a few of my favorite things. \n\nAnyone who gives this place less than 4 stars - don't go back, you don't deserve this place. Go play in traffic or DIAF or something.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qeAt3hJ-ifUnnjTR5k8OeQ", "review_id": "0jhC9cYVRSkdbtRGFOAo3A", "text": "Ok, you have all heard it before, but I am going to say it anyway.\nI love this place.  I always get the mozzarella sandwich and it is one of my favorite sandwiches, ever.  The homemade mozzarella is delicious, especially when they make it extra salty.  The bread is wonderful, always. It is a very large sandwich, you can easily save half for later if you want.  Lux next door has awesome lemonade, very sour.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nTpprsKsqK4pE9dgwdJodg", "review_id": "QgoV0tktHS8BdjUnT5CwNw", "text": "Pane Bianco is #7 on my speed dial, so I can call them and ask what their Market Sandwich of the day is!  My mom is #8.  Is that bad?\n\nI have grown up eating italian sandwiches from my neighborhood, my entire life.  So ever since I moved here, I've been comparison shopping.  I still love Alpine, Gene's Deli, and Freddy's, but marone!   \n\nThe ingredients and preparations are simple, which puts them on another level.\n\nMenu-simple and straightforward.\nBread-disturbing\nMozzarella texture and taste- truly homemade.\nTomatoes- Sea salt and Fresh Ground Pepper!\nPrice-a tad high, but I would almost pay double.\nThank You. \n\nI'm pushing #7 right now, to see if there is anything to sway me away from getting the Mozzarella or Sopressata sandwich today.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "5kJYTUtFUJT24dWNs6eW8w", "review_id": "HX4NxWD8TBdOHyYQQQZnpA", "text": "The 5 Stars let you know where I stand. Uniquely awesome sammiches on crazy fresh Umbrian-style bread. You cannot go wrong.\n\nSo just a tip:\nkeep calling and checking to see if one of the following is the market sammich that day.\n\n - crumbled sausage and melted mozzarella\n\n - pulled pork\n\n - pulled lamb\n\n If it is one of the above, in that order, drop whatever you're doing and get there as fast as you can. Also, do not ignore the market focaccia. Even if it just looks like a pile of veggies on a sheet pan pizza, it is fantastic.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "r-t7IiTSD0QZdt8lOUCqeQ", "review_id": "8VqcmZBl6Zt0sxJ5BG-Zig", "text": "in my book this place deserves between  4 and 4.5 stars. it's all about the oven-baked bread. a limited menu but focuses on great sandwiches with quality ingredients.  can't go wrong with the classic tomato,mozz, and basil sandwich. delicious. only thing i wish was for some indoor tables", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 6, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "y9IKf7VckFc-fesWuDwgxg", "review_id": "jwOf7JjGO1-mR9bgcL1ovQ", "text": "Soppressata... you are my mistress.... your creamy texture, the saltiness of your flesh, I must have you every day. Know that if we are found out I will call you a whore, for it is not my fault that I yearn for you.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "P1qwZrslRv9KS9vPJNXe4g", "review_id": "42HKUr528SO721HXR54JRA", "text": "Yep, I'll give it four stars. The bread was warm, fresh and crunchy, the cheese super flavorful and the menu short brief and to the point. What's not to love???\n\nTook away a star because of no inside dining and not a whole lot of people want to have a sandwich in 115 degrees even if there is a sunshade.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "wQs299_v2KtQJSkOQAud8w", "text": "Every Saturday for the last three weeks I've schlepped into Pane Bianco to get my fix. Though I feel tragically uncool in my saturday afternoon \"best\"(which may as well be pajamas) I bravely step up to the counter, say hello to the nice girls and order my delicious sandwich. And they are ALL delicious. The bread is truly orgasmic. They could hand out slices of the bread with nothing in between and I would still pay $9 to eat that shit. \nI'm intrigued by the alleged variety of the market sandwich. The tend to serve the same thing on the weekends, maybe I should try during the week sometime?", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "slAdwQk0i984K7lxzsWQGw", "review_id": "VnCbFclhlZNPx-kBy4VeGQ", "text": "This place is awesome. \n\nFor the guy who said you should go to Safeway instead for a sandwich, well, I'm guessing he probably thinks a steak at Applebees rivals a steak at City Hall. \n\nIf you like turkey with mayo and mustard, you can't get that here. If you like to try new things with fresh ingredients, you might want to give this a try. Yes during the summer it is hot and they only have outdoor seating, but how about taking it to go and eating in your car? I've done in many times. \n\nAs I say in my Pizzeria Bianco review, I now live in NYC but will take extended layovers in Phoenix gladly to stop at these two places. I have also scheduled meetings around these places being open! It's THAT good!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mBD2aoj5SheiaK_QIcchqw", "review_id": "cpLP3FJdc6nCCJEH09lLVA", "text": "Setting:  Very small, quaint place.  Seating are all located outside.  Nice area with parking lot, which is a plus.  Very clean.\n\nFood:  Very yummy.  We tried all their sandwiches and they were all good.  I especially liked the tuna...highly recommended.  And all the drinks are unique.\n\nService:  We came practically at closing time.  They only had a few breads left, and they accommodated our group of 6 just fine.  Very nice folks.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "Ko5iTJR5g6YPriqfmdKv9g", "review_id": "ANprk-qD-9fBR03W6wGntw", "text": "Ok, I have to say that the tomato basil sandwich at this place is unbelievably charismatic and delicious......and I love me some sandwiches......this one is definately one of my favorites. From the first bite to the last I am in love with this sandwich.....slightly weird I know. The bread is fresh baked wood fired........um awesome. The tomatoes are fresh and I am pretty sure, locally grown.....so they are full of flavor and then there is the mozarella......oh sweet mother of god....sooooo good. My mom and I usually go about twice a week and split one and I look forward to it every time.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "WRVrxPlDOCFsKmzhjdGqxg", "review_id": "zSRRQaT30HaVvMcFH_RUuw", "text": "Don't enjoy spending four hours in the desert heat to enjoy Bianco magic?\n\nCome to Pane Bianco for lunch instead. The delicious sandwiches are typically available in about five minutes; even when the line is long. Outdoor seating with misters and plentiful shade makes for a pleasant \"dining in\" experience even during the warm months.\n\nI typically order the mozarella sandwich with fresh basil and tomato on Bianco's glorious bread. It comes in a nice bag with a pseudo-cloth napkin and a high-quality chocolate. There are three sandwiches available daily: the mozarella, a sopresata and a \"market\" (changes daily). Salads are also available. Delicious bottled teas and colas made with cane sugar (not corn syrup) are ready to quench your thirst.\n\nWith a trip to Quizno's costing almost $10, why not ditch the chains and come here for a gourmet sandwich that will end up costing the same or just a bit more when all is said and done? Make sure you plan a lunch visit, however, because the shop is only open from 11 AM to 3 PM and closed on Sunday.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WgNTIUhSIC482tB8SXtvCA", "review_id": "UkqkPrVgSHKNaomMlWj4fA", "text": "Quality trumps quantity. That's their philosophy regarding menu design, a ballsy move for any restaurant. Fortunately for us, they can back it up with amazing craft! Their sandwiches are top notch, thanks to amazing freshly baked bread and quality ingredients (Soppressata, FTW).\n\nNotes: Outdoor seating with misters only, nothing special; You won't find high fructose corn syrup in their soda selection; Their sister restaurant, Pizza Bianco, is also ridiculously good and nationally recognized.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYG_FSHAdLp2BmkKKCt_IA", "review_id": "NhBn-t9F8KGqk8DVBFF6vg", "text": "I love Pane Bianco. Their Mozzarella tomato sandwich is simply delicious. Their bread taste so good which makes the sandwich well worth it.  I've been here several times and not one time have I been even remotely disappointed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "CWYHXKPXqP4KgY3TyI54lg", "review_id": "xcDqFXOsIzOvofRbxrGvbA", "text": "Pane Bianco:  Stuck in a Rut.\n\nI've had all the sandwiches about 50 times each.\nDump the Sopprasata please - time for a change.\n\nBring back more of the Meatballs / Sausage and other bitchin Markets.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "lv-PGeBWhNtyE_VruptHnQ", "review_id": "RgBa2NuiMRx0PZYGGFK7Xg", "text": "So during my trip to Phoenix my friend took me to Pizzeria Bianco, so she thought it appropriate to take me to Pane Bianco the following day for lunch.  Although I was in grave danger of carb and dairy overload, I agreed.  Pane Bianco did not disappoint.  I got the Soppresata, and the bread was A-MAY-ZINNNNNG.  Perfect ratio of meat, cheese, and red pepper inside.  The sandwich is gargantuan - it could easily feed two people.  Which is of course why I finished the whole thing myself.  I was hurtin' for many hours afterward, but I have a problem with this thing called portion control...*shrugs*.  Bottom line: delicioso - oh, yeah, and no wait like it's Pizzeria sister!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZsqSDOeYGb-DinY6x3-YgQ", "review_id": "ZUGXv8cmERCTHEVMQ4T5Pw", "text": "My first time here. Had the market sandwich, whatever I ate was outstanding, had amazing bacon, a perfect tomato and incredible bread. Not inexpensive, but worth it. I will be back.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FktbKOzznpoKTNXMVtc8EA", "review_id": "Khe6dSctUtutunTdF1EaUQ", "text": "After hearing good things about Pane Bianco I was excited to try it, and actually had to jump through a few hoops to do it.  First try, it was closed (hours are 11-3?!) so for the second time I again dragged my reluctant dining partner who hates change to Pane Bianco for what I assured him would be a sandwich he would love.  But I was let down and ultimately embarrassed, because the food just didn't taste good.  Staff was helpful describing the various items on the menu, and we settled on the soprasetta and also a lamb sandwich.  We were very diappointed that the only drinks they offer that don't contain sugar are water and sparkling water.  C'mon.  \n\nBoth sandwiches looked gorgeous, and you could tell Pane Bianco works hard to use very good ingredients.  However, the flavors were off for both sandwiches.  The greens on my market sandwich with lamb, I believe arugula, were a bad contrast with the flavors of the lamb.  The meat used in the soprasetta had a flavor neither of us liked.  \n\nI can see how many would love Pane Bianco, but unfortunately it's not for my taste.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JL_cervg7k-NB199arXIdQ", "review_id": "2I7GrSoQt21QtBpHxsnuRw", "text": "Pros: walking distance from work, delicious bread, cool and hip carrying case, chocolate.\n\nCons: 9 dollars for a sandwich, can't stop in there when I wear sweats to work for fear that the CenPho hipster crowd will gag. Just kidding. But it is one of those places where you feel like you're supposed to wear your invisible elite badge. I guess that comes in the form of the nine dollar swipe of your credit card for your sandwich.\n\nBetter than Subway - but save this place for when you're trying to impress out of town guests who think that all Phoenix does is try to copy LA, New York, and SF. I think this place will prove their point.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K4UmjxSpiHZohl2MnkBuKw", "review_id": "-8cGKBef-kJnCHiISbeDjw", "text": "I had a delightfully salty sandwich. Although the wait was longer than acceptable---over half an hour---it was about worth it. I probably won't return unless gifted with free time, but it was a nice one shot.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ngD5RF07pxwlq4euexSluA", "review_id": "PnSoVswrZZNe-udObOUnXQ", "text": "OK, I understand some of the complaints voiced by some of the previous reviews--- limited menu, crowded at lunch, very limited hours, closed Monday, sometimes a long wait, $8.00 sandwich...\n\nBUT-- I could eat a Pane Bianco tomato/mozzarella sandwich EVERY DAY and be supremely happy.  Why?  Let me tell you~!\n- that homemade bread!- fresh out of the oven, crisp and fresh\n-freshly made mozzarella, so delish\n-basil out of Chris Bianco's gardens\n-fresh real tomatoes\nThe combination of flavors make it worth every bit of my $8.00 plus tax.\n\nI occasionally will split with a friend the soprasetta and the tomato-mozz.  Ask for the soprasetta with basil leaves- they will gladly oblige.\n\nHere's a hint-- order your sandwich in advance-- call it in.  You can just run in and grab it.  The employees do get to know you- when I call a couple of them know who I am by voice, know my order and name.  I only call 1-2 times a month, so I'd say they are pretty good.\n\nI wish they carried freshly brewed iced tea.\n\nMy  pattern is to grab my sandwich, lead over to Lux for my iced tea, and sit by myself to savor the perfect sandwich.  This restorative ritual can smooth out a crummy day.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "kvL7bId7FbaMi19TFl3h9w", "review_id": "B4fgt_unW9n8pkgMxmfAXw", "text": "Pane Bianco is to sandwiches what Pizza Bianco is to pizzas, namely heaven on earth. \n\nBoth share Chris Bianco's dedication to using only the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients.  Pane Bianco features home-made bread baked in on-site wood ovens, hand made mozzarella, basil and greens out of Chris's own garden, and high quality meats from locally owned Schneider sausage. You can't get more local, or better quality than this. \n\nPane Bianco has the added benefit of being a sandwich counter, which means you don't have to wait hours for a taste of deliciousness.  Although as others have mentioned at the lunch peak you may have to wait a few minutes; after all quality can't be rushed.  Take the opportunity to grab a coffee next door, or better yet, get to know your fellow sandwich fanatics--this is how community is built.  \n\nIf you are looking for an infinite selection of sub-par ingredients, or care more about price than quality, there are several other sandwich shops for you. so please don't bother coming here. And if the idea of ordering along side individuals who don't look like suburban clones scare you, this likely isn't your place either.  Check out one of the approximately 1,912 other sandwich shops in strip-malls throughout the Valley that cater to your tastes.  But if the freshest,and highest quality ingredients, knowledgeable service and authentic surroundings are are important to you, Pane Bianco is your type of place.\n\nAnd if you do value quality over quantity, and authenticity over generica, but still feel that $8 bucks is a little steep for you in the current economic climate, share with a friend. The portions are generous enough to share and still feel satisfied. (although be sure to snap the chocolate treat for yourself!)", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6gSEyqsIboT-0Ap9ammKbw", "review_id": "766y0geVwpXywe5QhqFWEg", "text": "Pane Bianco is the place I go when I want a great, random sandwich.  A lot of people I take there their time are thrown off by the limited \"standard\" menu, but I think the stand-by's are great, and the idea of trying a new sandwich/flavor-profile imagined by the chef is fantastic.  \n\nPrice:  Not bad\nService: Good\nAtmosphere:  Great\nFood:  Great\n\nWhile slightly more costly than I'd pay for a typical sandwich lunch, it's worth the cost.  If the place wasn't situated just far enough north of Downtown to make it a trip, I'm sure I'd go here at least 1-2x a week.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "E-QEUlQoOhMBackv_NLfMg", "review_id": "rOobQMtmkWOX2CLv8KAwlg", "text": "Hands down the best tomato, mozzarella sandwich I have ever had...even better than the real deal in Rome, Venice and Florence!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "usQTOj7LQ9v0Fl98gRa3Iw", "review_id": "LGz0btvEln60q_BSMe-mGA", "text": "The Bianco \"chain\" has redeemed itself it my book with Pane Bianco. While trying on many separate occasions to catch this place open, today I finally made it. I decided on the Tuna sandwich and their Focaccia of the day. \nWhile the tuna sandwich was very tasty, with its rustic fresh bread and fresh arugula/micro greens and slightly tangy and sweet herbed tuna, I found that my piece of focaccia stole the show. \nThis was the focaccia special, topped with cheese (sorry can't recall the specific type),  thin slices of lemon, rosemary, thin sliced red onion, garlic and olive oil, baked to perfection.  Oh my goodness!! The flavors made the half tuna sandwich pale by compairison.  \nAs for the service I had my food without wating in line and was out in about 10 minutes or so.   I paid $8 for the sandwich and $3.50 for the focaccia.  (plus tax)\nThere is no doubt I will be back here!!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5gmnzvjYprzK21Q5awYF_Q", "review_id": "1zWzzyeEym4ITbTX5_IvjA", "text": "I love the ambiance of this place. The rustic feel, the soft glow, the smell of delicious food. How can you resist? I ordered the Rosa pizza. It had Arizona pistachios, red onion, rosemary, and cheese. It was absolutely perfect. The whole party had a bite and it was unanimous. That pizza was delicious. A very unique pizza indeed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sBXm7wsHKkrkcnyYRlZlzg", "review_id": "x6isAcCQ13ITojUY3Enzhw", "text": "Lately I have been addicted to a good Caprese style sandwich and Pane Bianco's is AWESOME!  I read the previous reviews so I went there expecting a crowd and nowhere to sit.  This did not detract from the experience for me because the quality and freshness of the food was more than enough to get and keep my attention.  The staff were very friendly and helpful, being from the Atlantic Northeast I have high expectations when it comes to Italian done well with personality to boot. I did not want to wait till I got home to eat my so good smelling prize so I went outside to find picnic style tables and benches.  It was way to hot to sit outside and I was craving iced coffee so I went next door to Lux and was both surprised and relieved to find many of their patrons with Pane Bianco bags openly eating their lunches with drinks from Lux to claim patronage.  Can't wait for a hopefully air-conditioned expansion.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8uPrL5vr8ZpTvSrhb-9e5w", "review_id": "3Z8x4cAuNv3IOjqRqAgLTw", "text": "I'm pretty sure if you could eat heaven...this is what it would taste like.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YHoiq8jTSzjiALoSIoi0jg", "review_id": "xEJaG7mHykpIZ_EWOq-Q8Q", "text": "This place is unbelievable!  The man and I were out and about and stopped off at Lux for some coffee.  While we were outside enjoying the GORGEOUS weather we finally have, he noticed the sign that they had margherita pizza, so we decided to give it a try.  And we're so glad we did!!  This place is i.n.c.r.e.d.i.b.l.e. for the following reasons:  \n1:  She spoke to the chef in italian when she told him our order.\n2:  Our order came quickly and she offered to bring it outside instead of us having to wait for it.\n3:  We got a Coke and a Sprite, which was actually Mexican Coke and Sprite in the bottles made with actual sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup and they were cold and delicious!\n4:  Everything she brought us from the plates to the silverware is environmentally friendly.\n5: She brought two little pieces of homemade chocolate with toffee in it.\n6: Now what you've been waiting for...  The pizza.  We were a little hesitant about the crust just by looking at it, but one bite in, we were in love.  The crust was flavorful and light and crispy but not too crispy with a hint of sweetness and that glorious wood-stone oven flavor.  You could tell that the marinara sauce was homemade and it tasted like they'd picked the tomatoes fresh from their garden that morning.  The mozzarella  had just enough pull to melt in your mouth instead of getting caught in your throat and the basil was fresh and glorious.  It was seriously the best pizza I've ever had.  \n\nIf you're in the mood for something authentic, fresh and AMAZING, go to Pane Bianco.  Support this locally owned business.  You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "96dcaxSkhvnqrOmi3A6OGw", "review_id": "ftP-KJx1PotfUWKLKaMKWg", "text": "Only serve sandwiches from 1-4. Serve pizza from 4-8.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UG0gkwl621U29BWpgSYRlg", "review_id": "Eg0SIwGenmpKDhAV6S-Nwg", "text": "~Pizza @ Pane Bianco~ \n\n  I am Hesitant, do I write this review or not?!\n  I mean if I do not... I could plead the intoxication of FEZ's Fabulous sugar-rimmed WatermelonMargaritas (which come with genuine GummiWorms to \"Lure\" You).\n \n  The 23rd of September was one of those RollerCoaster rides with My Mate.  At first He's, \"I just want a small salad, I am kind of still full from lunch.\"  To, having the FullOn yummy monthly DinnerSpecial at FEZ, ~Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu~ it came with a side of perfectly cooked spinach (which I did get a taste of).  We arrived at HappyHour and the WatermelonMargaritas were 2-4-1, so of course...\n\n  Next, We headed North toward the next LightRail station, yet not before heading to LUX, where We realized We were not prepared to wait... They were a bit busy. \n  I suggested We pop into Pane Bianco for a loaf of bread from, Their wood burning oven.  We didn't even make it through the (new) front door before, the aroma of pizza hit Us.   After drinking like a fish and nibblin' on GummiWorms, I was so ready for pizza. \n  They only offer 4 different types of pizza from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.;\n\nMARGHERITA - Tomato Sauce, Fresh MozzarellaCheese, Basil\nMARINARA - Tomato Sauce, Oregano, Garlic without Cheese\nROSA - Red Onion, ParmesanCheese, Rosemary, AZ Pistachios\nBIANCOVERDE - Fresh MozzarellaCheese, ParmesanCheese, RicottaCheese, Arugula \n\n  You would think it would not be a  difficult choice, think again.  I finally narrowed it down to the Rosa only to be told by the sweet, petite, CounterGirl that the Bakers were still getting Their game on, so I could have a second pizza for free. \n  TooMuch for My alcohol infused GreyMatter to process, Mate tells Her to make the second one a Margherita.\n\n  Okay so here's My Dilemma, do I even try to tell You how IndescribablyGood, a pizza with ArizonaGrown pistachios is/can be. That a wood burning oven cooks a pizza in less than 10 minutes, so We were in and out in less than 20 minutes. That soon Pane Bianco will be attempting another form of seduction by serving, Crow's Dairy Gelato.\n\nMaybe...\n  You are not someone who reads My reviews, someone who does not understand the subtleties of Flavour, someone who does not love Locally Grown. \nMaybe, Maybe not. \n\nDo I risk it?!?!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "YTrENuteaA0cc5JPkmAHlw", "review_id": "Db2m7OTxQRxxRUBfG920Aw", "text": "I can only speak to one food item here, and that's their tomato and mozzarella sandwich.  If they only served one sandwich, and I had to eat it for the rest of my life, then I would die a happy and full man.  \n\nWe spent our honeymoon in Italy, traveling around the country and eating as if we had gone hungry the other 30 years of our life, and I swear this sandwich matches, and occasionally exceeds, the simple fare that was so overwhelmingly good across the country.  The sandwich is huge, and every time I think I'll have some leftover for later, and each time I prove myself wrong by eating every last crumb and wayward tomato.  One day I'll order something else, but then maybe I won't.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "ivhlb4QKydbB_mbP398f0g", "text": "I tried the Rosa HERE! and it was better than the Rosa I had at Pizzeria Bianco. The pistachios were baked on and not just tossed on at the end so the flavor developed. The Rosa HERE had Rosemary on it that you could see and taste and the crust was far less black , it was charred but not black . \n\nThe Escarole salad we ordered with it was very good.\n\nIt's take out but you can eat out side at one of the tables and it wasn't busy at all.\n\nThe menu last night was, a few salads, 4 pizzas, 2 pastas and Italian ice.\n\nI don't know if they started milling their own flour yet from heirloom Arizona grains yet but I find that interesting.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YG7IB4nQEcb_qNoMgcLBqw", "review_id": "SXWecl1HHX79_5JQtVTeHg", "text": "Fantastic alternative to pizzeria bianco if you don't have at least 4 hours for dinner and love sandwiches. They have the freshest cheese and tomatoes... Yum!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Odoe2LqAPrV0TjdXxkP7Mg", "review_id": "wX_aJDjps_QKd-kD4mcbKQ", "text": "Two stars for the sandwiches, negative three stars for them never answering their phone.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NCNOWg4rVQ5tSOocNvWZxw", "review_id": "FxJL25UDo3E0R-IP8vFYsQ", "text": "When I lived a block from Pane Bianco, I used to make it a point to spend (and eat) as little as possible throughout the week just to be able to grab one of their sandwiches (preferably the mozzarella, tomato and basil sandwich) on the weekend.\n\nA little pricey, but worth every penny; the food is crafted so well that you start to dream about it and wonder when you can run back for more. If you're a coffee or tea fan, it's perfectly paired with Lux right next door; ample seating to eat your sandwich in peace and enjoy the people watching.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "f01B5tRtqf3k6ak1pPSAWw", "review_id": "TcZ-JBRQ_YRzW4ACUR7mIA", "text": "Great lunch spot, really yummy sandwich and very shareable.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5bs9-7Fwjuv4HiQNFVZTEw", "review_id": "bO9DFgfeP3L5KNYATMfYfw", "text": "Great oven roasted bread, and unique sandwiches.  Lacking variety...as does his pizzeria.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SAAMpBGcVVNAww_4yZpIoA", "review_id": "U1eSy8XxPm0WTuxelQx-PA", "text": "A good mozzarella sandwich for Arizona but NOWHERE NEAR the one I had back in Jersey at Joe Leone's in Pt. Pleasant. \nI had to park down the street, even on a Saturday at 2pm. Paid $20 to take home a Mozzarella/tomato& basil, and a Soppressata/provalone& roasted pepper. The hubby agreed: they were good, not great. Had to add salt & pepper to the mozz sandwich; not a good thing... \nBread is very good, but it's that tough, rustic thin focaccia style which makes my mouth sore from chewing. Not a big fan of that. Also, they were sold out of the Sandwich Special of the Day so that left me with exactly 3 to coose from. Not enough variety.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "oXz5tudRN_o5yUWJX-_kkA", "text": "Everything is always good here but the NUTMEG ITALIAN ICE is MIND BLOWING CRAZY GOOD! If that stuff was sold in Tubs at the supermarket bunches would be sold. The texture was like slightly compacted snow that seemed light as air. The flavor was not too sweet but perfect with an unexpected something refreshing about it. \n\nThis place is different from the other Bianco restaurants and is my favorite. Everything is always good and this place really has soul. It so far has always been good for lunch and the few times I've been here for dinner and my last pizza was better here than from the pizzeria.\n\nI always just sat out at the outside tables but this time we decided to try out the dining room. My husband had the sopressata sandwich and it was great the way it always is. I had the tuna salad and it seemed better than usual maybe because it was served on a real plate instead of the plastic container. We shared the focaccia it was very good it was a cheddar , red onion , and tomato focaccia.\n\n\n4.5 stars", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "I9Y4ZQoyqekl2Ojsh7nmQA", "review_id": "gkcUcO0MEwTzlX8urDQIzw", "text": "After finally getting to try Pane Bianco - mainly because I couldn't get here during their business hours (they close at 3pm!), we made it.  And I am so glad!\n\nI love the simple menu and the fresh ingredients.  The bread alone is worth the trip and I always take home an extra loaf or two.  \n\nThe sandwiches are spectacular and the salads are second to none.  Be sure to order a piece of the flour-less chocolate cake and keep your fingers crossed that there's some left.  They run out on occasion.  \n\nThe staff is always excellent, just as they are at the other Bianco eateries.\n\nAnd now I've learned that Pane will be open for dinner starting Sept 24th with a simple menu of a couple of pizzas, salads and a special or two.  Our waiter wouldn't let us in on the details of who the chef would be, but he was very excited about it!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kUKH7Mbah6TVgV_9LEnH0g", "review_id": "yld9hVGmFecHQaZFPs9FDQ", "text": "I just had such awful service on my last visit, and my loaf of bread was so hard and chewy. I was very disappointed my last visit, and I hope future visits will show improvements in the service and bread.\n\nThere were mistakes made with my order--it was obvious. I was told they were busy and to expect to wait about 15 minutes for my to-go order. 35 minutes later, after we see that people are coming, ordering, getting their food and leaving and we still don't have our 2 sandwiches we are told they are still doing prep work and \"we told you it would be a long wait to today. I don't know what else to tell you.\" That kind of response just doesn't cut it in my book.\n\nThey have good food overall. \nI have eaten here many times, and will return I'm sure to give them another chance (if I can keep their wonky hours straight in my head)! I just hope the poor staffing will improve.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "udK1-SLvAIHFGES_xEhahw", "review_id": "uf11ykR0p3eqfTZo13nSVg", "text": "It's unfortunate their menu only has 4 sandwiches on it. The food was good, albeit leaves a lot to wish for. It came on a plate with a couple olives and nothing else. I would expect more for the $9-11 price tag. \n\nThey market themselves as a sandwich shop but I just don't buy it.  More so, it was a hipster hangout where it seems people go to look cool.  Granted, the few items the did have were quite good, but I just expected a nice turkey sandwich, but that wasn't happening.  \n\nThe service was on the verge of incompetent but the owner did swing by with a loaf of bread.  Too bad we had to ask for oil at the counter to dip it in (our waitress was absent).  \n\nTheir water was unpalatable and they didn't have a lemon, lime, orange or anything wedge to make it slightly less offensive.  My friends that live in Phoenix told me though, this is just the way it is there.   \n\nAll in all, I certainly won't be rushing back but there is plenty of room for positive improvements.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gdNJzMx9duSZCBdiU1QKFg", "review_id": "0XS_6kDDz8OIwMb_JFiBbw", "text": "Came here a few months ago for dinner with a friend of mine who had told me about it.  Neither of us had been to Pizzeria Bianco, but wanted to try their pizza without the wait (I've heard horror stories about lines down the block to get in), so we headed over to Pane Bianco.  If you order your food to go here, you can sit out front at the picnic tables and they'll bring it out to you.  We ordered the pistachio/rosemary pizza and gnocchi with pork ragu.  While we waited for our food, we went next door to Lux and got a couple of sodas.  It seemed like a cool place to check out sometime, but I digress.  \n\nThe pizza was good.  There was no sauce, so obviously it was pretty dry, but the flavor was nice.  The gnocchi was good, but kind of greasy.  I would definitely come back here to try another pizza and maybe get another pasta dish or try a sandwich.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jEZNqvXjHcSaNtS1XkUz3w", "review_id": "sHX59q3vMQeZFf9klTrKpg", "text": "This was supposed to be my trip to have the best pizza in America. So imagine my disappointment that they don't even serve it at lunch. What human who eats pizza thinks it should only be served at dinner?  Whaaat?  I have since been kindly corrected by another yelper that this restaurant isn't the pizzeria. My party was confused, since the server said they DO serve pizza...at dinner. The soprassata focaccia sandwich was fine, but overpriced by about $3. \n\nI don't live here to try it again, so the first impression is the only impression. I'll leave it to all you foodie hipsters to prop up the rating.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UVBsfLooSlDcsIi9AiiAqQ", "review_id": "-6RNqhwfvnuZGxclVEeDCg", "text": "They do it right and the hype is true.  This is not the spot for the world famous pizza which you hear about (although you can get it here at night).  That's another restaurant owned by the same people.  This restaurant is simple and classic.  It's super fresh and everything is made by hand.  \n\nI spoke with the owner and he has a machine that grinds his own flour and everything.  If you like authentic Italian food this is a must stop.  Everything you order will make you so effing delighted you won't be able to see straight.  If the owner is there talk to him about food.  He will bring you things to try.  He's happy you are happy about his food....and that makes eating a pleasure.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9FgE70NHPgzf_c2TLpE6Zw", "review_id": "3PtPfoSCI96TVxn6WY7NgA", "text": "Love it.  Perfect lunch spot.  This is NOT the pizza place folks...go here for salads and sandwiches and they will not disappoint.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tI50wDaUSpzQzpQiP5GtJw", "review_id": "0mV93YcTQTGL_wFnQ1ii5A", "text": "Great lunch!  Mozzarella was wonderful. The handmade bread was delicious. Started off with some \"Bites\"  pickled veggies and fresh made green olives. The market salad and sandwich that my husband and I shared was delicious.\n\n Overall the quality, freshness and taste was superb. Our server was friendly and helpful. Even though it is quite a drive for us we will be back soon.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cBJqlNzyoJFak3_XRe2bvw", "review_id": "g1phhGjgcTn5OmnFDBgdag", "text": "Pane Bianco came up as \"highly recommended\" for lunch on my Yelp app and is close to work so I decided to stop in for lunch and to try somewhere new. Parking was a bit tight and not a lot of spaces in general but was luckily able to snatch one. There are two sides to enter, one for to-go and one for eat in. I walked inside and the d\u00e9cor was so cute, very vintage meets farmhouse feel. They wanted to stick me at a long table with another party of 2 but felt awkward so I went to sit up at the bar, since there weren't any small tables to choose from. Service was very fast, ordered a diet coke but received a coca cola \"light\", which in my opinion does not taste like diet coke. Oh well. \n\nI read their menu (which is VERY limited) and looked on their board for the specials of the day. There were a total of 4 sandwiches, 4 salads and 2-3 \"bar size\" options to choose from and that's all. Only 2 of the options had meat in them so I was a bit disappointed with that and neither option was what I wanted. I ultimately ordered the market sandwich, which was a roasted tomato, arugula and goat cheese on focaccia bread. I think the servers were bored because it wasn't busy and they kept circling around waiting for something to do, very weird. Maybe I noticed it more because I was alone? Anyways, I got my food within 5 minutes and it came with a tiny serving of coleslaw, which was made with apples and red onions. The sandwich was fine but nothing amazing...coleslaw was different but ate it in like 3 bites. I was still hungry after my lunch so decided to order the flourless chocolate cake for dessert...couldn't pass that up! It was really great, came with a vanilla bean cream on top to balance out the richness of the cake. I got the bill and it was $22 so not cheap...the market sandwich with no meat on it was $12! Yikes. \n\nAll in all, I just came to realize that Pane Bianco is just not for me. I know they have great ingredients and does have a certain appeal, very downtown. I did notice the dinner options and was curious if dinner time is a better time to go, since options were things I actually wanted to eat (stuffed peppers, posole, pasta, pizza). So, I wouldn't not recommend it I just don't think I would come back. Glad I tried it though!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "esomNneHvsEv91MmraM5ug", "review_id": "ewMW0Eopo9uBtAh6vJRdPw", "text": "I've only eaten at the restaurant once and have ordered takeout from here numerous time as I live about a block away.\nDine-in experience:\nI came here with a friend who raved about this place. I loved the restaurance. The atmosphere is low-key and romantic. The service is great, casual while still being professional and the food. Well It's owned by Chris Bianco (in some form or another at least) so do I really need to talk about how great the food is? Well if you're unfamiliar, the food is incredible! \n\nTake-out experience:\nI love that when I order something to go they know exactly how long it will take to be ready. It means I am not made to sit and wait while my food is being prepared and at the same time it means my food isn't sitting waiting for me to get there (their pizzas are paper thin and get lose heat quickly). The staff is always friendly and personable.\nI love that I can buy alive oils and maranara sauce there too. I'm going to try my hand at making pizza this weekend. I bought some pizza flour, maranara and oil from them yesterday.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hn_DclKLzdxABRGGAuqKgg", "review_id": "Uz4BoZLDDiqsdtZtU3FdMQ", "text": "Pane Bianco is a refreshing breath of air.\n\nAfter having a bad experience at Pizzeria Bianco, I was pretty hesitant to try Pane. My husband talked me into going, and I'm really glad that he did. Restaurant is located next to Lux, so parking is shared (either the small lot next to/behind the building or along the street).\n\nI really like the decor. The seating is mostly large tables with chairs and benches. It's dimly lit, with a small bar and a separate to-go section. Menu is small but sufficient and good. I like that you can order a pizza in addition to trying something a little different from Pizzeria.\n\nEggplant parmigiana is lovely. It's small but rich, with a wonderfully crisp topping and rich eggplant inside. I like that it isn't bogged down in marinara and cheese. The honey lemon chicken is amazing. The chicken is extremely tender, and the accompanying apple slaw and potato salad are refreshing and delicious. The plating is very rustic, which I like.\n\nService was good. We had a great time. I can't wait to stop in and try lunch sometime.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OOvKpHzjg4CKPyBYl8Fs0A", "review_id": "oTRGLjmFsnwBAP1k56UUAA", "text": "Fantastic ! This place never disappoints. The food is incredible and the owners brother is always so friendly and warm to the patrons. Highly recommend it! Great food incredible atmosphere!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iyh_RJnD2RqOw_yyviRxUg", "review_id": "VuWc-EOS-1wi27NBDtctRg", "text": "Loved the place. Wonderful fresh food. Bread is something I would come here again for!\nThe salad that came as side had yummy dressing and was well done. Great unique decor. One of those places that inspires me to be a restauranteur :).", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "p7dvahRPZIWL7T6pFA_0dg", "review_id": "1DP0Q9tFRug2KQdtUYifMg", "text": "We've been coming here for years and it's not new news but over the last year the menu here has changed. For Years I used to order the tuna salad because the sandwiches are too filling for me for lunch and it's gone now so I tried the chicken salad. The chicken salad was made with white meat chicken that was cooked well and was still was moist and tossed with a whole grain mustard lots of  apple and seemed sweetened with something. The greens underneath were very fresh and were garnished with a fresh ripe local tomato and it came with a piece of country bread. The salad was good and an above average salad but it was sweet.\n\nMy husband always used to enjoy the sopressata sandwich and that one has also been updated to be made with roasted onions instead of the fire roasted red pepper. It's still a good sandwich but it used to be great with the red pepper mostly because of the natural juices the pepper added to the sandwich improved the flavor and the meaty texture of the pepper that made it easier to eat. The onions are good but not the same but it was nice that it came with a small side of apple slaw. \n\nThey also don't give out the candies anymore with your meal.\n\nThe bread is special from here as it's made with local heirloom grains.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uWeMgQMWd_dxqSxPpnd-qw", "review_id": "5aOhHyAvExpGf5VSc-jhsg", "text": "I love Pane Bianco--but sadly they have priced me out of their market  for the most part when it comes to sandwiches.  $13 for their tuna sandwich is outrageous--and beyond a price point that I am willing to pay under any  circumstances.  At 9 or even 10 I thought it was reasonably fair and allowed for a tip--at $13  it is not affordable and there is nothing left over for a tip.  I am so sorry that I won't be having lunch there anymore with any kind of frequency.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hGxsYwRMYOAgwJAfOnHEAw", "review_id": "R59K1WXJGYXBi6y2K2RGdQ", "text": "Went here with a friend.    I had the \"market salad,\" which included prosciutto, pomegranates, persimmons, among many other ingredients.   It is amazing  how putting the right ingredients together affects the dish one eats.   It was one of the \"specials\" of the day.   Marco, the brother of the owner, was most attentive.    The person I went with is from New York.   Marco is from NY.    He is quite friendly, and is very good at making his guests feel welcome.     My friend told me about their pizzas.    Next time I shall not be distracted by their specials of the day and order the pizza.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kUKH7Mbah6TVgV_9LEnH0g", "review_id": "GiXA9VVzELc9tzsUJPiN7g", "text": "Had really bad service that one time, but it's been great ever since. \nBread has improved. (Maybe I got a bad loaf considering I normally love it?) Love the fresh local approach and fresh milled flours used.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nX8uAoc0_PgIc1YBhfW7zQ", "review_id": "lAIr-uExP3Semq41KPscBw", "text": "The sandwiches at Pane Bianco are consistently amazing in taste and quality.  Pane makes their sandwiches from locally sourced ingredients and home made mozzarella, which is that extra kiss that you look for in any decent meal.  My regular favorites are the mozzarella, basil and tomato sandwich and the sopressata sandwich. Both are incredible.  My wife loves their tuna sandwich as well. \n\nHaving said that, I do have one minor criticism... the evening menu.  For the love of god leave the sandwiches on the menu in the evening.  I have sat outside so many times listening and watching people leave when they go in to pick up a sandwich in the evening only to find out that  it cannot be obtained.  I even would love a Pane sandwich in the evening from time to time and more often if I knew I could get one.  :)", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4zegixqIcTGcX0JNjps4jA", "review_id": "ANRMgPN1c_xBhSE4uaaDUQ", "text": "Just average. A recent lunch with 5 colleagues was disappointing in terms of service and food. The peppered beef market sandwich was overpriced and sparce.The bread dominated the sandwich, with barely 3 oz of sliced roast beef, and onions that were not even close to being considered grilled. The onions overpowered the flavor of the beef, and had no caramelization of frill flavor.  The sandwich was disappointing with just about a tablespoon of side coleslaw. Service was even more disappointing with fundamentals of serving ladies first, reaching across guests, and stacking silverware and plates at the table. Overall, a disappointing experience. Definitely not a good value, and service did not make up for mediocre food and portions.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "F5NvOP5YeKetvkYo1W4t3A", "review_id": "HxXI_tPJc_EbcyA8g4Xzlw", "text": "It's been a few years since I have been here.  Nothing has changed except for the price!  The Sopressata Sandwich is still one of the best sandwiches on the planet!  It's $10.00 nowadays but it's still worth it.  Fresh bread, decent amount of sopressata and aged provolone plus it has wonderful roasted red peppers on it too.  The flavor profile is fantastic.  Service is friendly and the taste is great!  I did notice one thing different...they used to give you a piece of candy with your sandwich.  Today they gave me like a bean salad looking thing...I didn't even try it ;-).  I would have preferred a piece of candy instead. They even have a restaurant/full service side restaurant now too.  I shall be back!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Aozf-lE8leD2zoDyRmoq1w", "review_id": "sFglZAxrViTDA47tDisPSA", "text": "This place is amazing! I had such a great experience. This was my first time here and I loved it. Some of the best mozzarella I have ever had, and the desert was fantastic, I don't really know what it was called but it was like an apple caramel cake thing and it was so good. The service was fantastic the people who work here are just super friendly and were very welcoming. I will most definitely be coming back!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_1Ie3Vjn9Lavlvg0nJx-fg", "review_id": "deViq65_2y6i2lsRE6dyvQ", "text": "This was one of those days where I was out and a bout and decided to stop in and see what this place was all about.  I have been following them on instagram for months.  Today they were featuring their version of the blt.  Some how they figured out how to transform the classic sandwich into the best blt I've ever ate.  The bread and bacon where the stars of this one with the garlic spread and heirloom tomatoes as the co-stars. This place is a winner!\n\nFood Guy Out!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "znj-YwTVPPqXo_z9oMVHmw", "review_id": "egJJeCr7kH2VzXFvJEsbQw", "text": "Best lunch place in town", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thVKnHeNocIkvDU6EYyRXw", "review_id": "HmJluBVtbxQtDCJrOAlVsA", "text": "I visited and ordered carry out based on a friend's recommendation. It's a small place and has a neat appearance inside. The menu is written in chalk on a large board, and each table setting has a menu as well. \n\nThey don't have noodles except on Fridays is what I was told. I ordered meatballs and a pizza pie to goad I really wanted to try their pasta because I'm a sucker for good pasta.   \n\nThe food was very good.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IY0NXUHoLLomOf1PHJZvQA", "review_id": "oTBrm1k8kfqqFbgMRP8TYg", "text": "Mozeralla/Tom sandwich was good and I don't mind paying more for quality (and here you WILL pay more), but overall, it just didn't do it for me...\nPoor Service (and seemingly apathetic)\nNot a lot of choices\nNot kid friendly \nOwner has a potty-mouth that would put a drunk trucker to shame and guests can hear (as I said, not kid-friendly)\nSnooty drink selection only, puhleez-are you too good for a fountain drink?\n\nAgain, totally willing to pay more for Nordstrom's, but then you'd better deliver the Nordstrom's experience!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "q9zdZyN95FNX9Q9vJK_jWg", "review_id": "Uu-LTOEGN_4Fu_Bumqokkw", "text": "I guess I'll join the bandwagon and give it a 4 star. We had the local greens balsamic salad, the lasagna, and the wise guy pizza. I'm giving it a 4 star because the food is good and the service we received was GREAT! Personally though, it's overpriced. We probably won't be back. There are other places with similar menu items that are just as good that are less expensive. But a good first experience!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Gps_w6-4UA1Lp6L21jK3dg", "review_id": "qjNaA5ON2Q9ECTxS4_F_CA", "text": "I've been coming here before the took over lux's old space.  Farm fresh food local and what I luv most is even the olive oil the use is made by them.  Woodfire sandwich bread is amazing.  Happy hour all day Sunday & light rail drop off station just in front.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XTFE2ERq7YvaqGUgQYzVNA", "review_id": "MiE0pyDahGe--68Pa2k45A", "text": "I drove up and I parked in the insanely full parking lot.\n\nI walk in to Pane Bianco and I am the only one there?  Apparently LUX is the most popular place in all of Phoenix, and the owners of these two businesses are affiliated with one another...\n\nSo...let's just say the service when you are the only diners there was impeccable.  Oh, I ordered my sandwich. I said a sentence. And then my sandwich (plus a small slaw/salad that came with, gratis) arrived.  INSANELY fast.\n\nI guzzle water like I'm dying of thirst, and I never even had to look for our server to refill the glass.  She was there to help out but not obtrusively so.\n\nDined in and took my excess half of the tomato, basil and (housemade!) mozzerella sandwich home for dinner! Not bad to get two full meals for a $10 sandwich!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6LjckSr-Ll0WGEyZjIhXTQ", "review_id": "n-UfocbJbO8oPloQ1rQChw", "text": "I've heard this place is delicious and has clean food which I do enjoy. Eating healthy has now becoming a part of my lifestyle. I was told this place was a sister company of another restaurant. \nIt's kinda hidden when we first pulled up next to a bicycle shop. They had a patio out front which was a nice option if you didn't want to eat inside. I didn't know what to expect before entering but when I entered the place, it seemed as if I was taken back in time. I was a little confused at what I've heard and the mental thought I already had, and the incorporation that was now in front of me. It was like an old, vintage, antique-ish, theme. (Maybe this shop is like those in Italy?) One side was to-go and other side was dine in with tables. It wasn't a busy lunch day but maybe half the tables were filled with people during this time. It was quiet, no music, and the sounds of your table neighbors.  I like this for the fact that you can actually talk and hear your lunch dates. The tables were already set with fork, knife, napkin, and menu. Presented a nice clean atmosphere.  They had a chalkboard up against the wall that noted the all the daily special, in this case lunch specials including meals and drinks. Our waitress was so kind to read and tell us the daily special. Looking through the menu, it wasn't so detailed with descriptions of what was inside each sandwhich or salad. Since it was a new place for me to try, I was all game for what the surprise would be. They had their sandwhich and salads and veggie soup in the front and drinks in the back. I heard their sandwhiches are pretty scrumptious but I was in the mood for eating like a rabbit, so I opted for a salad. I ended up getting the 2 wash ranch salad I believe is the name? As far as my date, he had the special pulled beef sandwhich and their square pieces of appetizer pizza.\nTo my surprise my salad was loaded. It came with a piece of bread wrapped in brown paper that reminded me that you would wrap fish if you were to get from a market. The salad had lots of dark mixed greens which had already been tossed in their dressing (delicious, but i cant figure out exactly what is in it!) and they had sliced one fresh tomato in half (which still had the vines on it) and a scoop of what looked like their version of chicken salad. Inside their chicken salad was tiny chops of chicken with red onion, celery, quinoa, and possibly minced parsely or basil? It was very delicous, light, refreshing, and made my tummy full and satisfied. Also, food came out quick. I think after ordering, it literally might have came out 7 min later. That was quite impressing. I would def recommend for people to try and I am definitely coming back for seconds another day, next time I'll try their sandwhiches.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "MLaaZKZiNkLqeBOH5y98GA", "review_id": "zSo-A0mkmVQWd4o7-PptKw", "text": "Always go for the tomato basil mozzarella sandwich on fresh baked bread. So glad the hours are expanded. Parking is always a bit difficult so best to go during none meal hours.   With the nicer weather it also means there is a chance to get outside tables when it is less crowded.   Family style seating inside so be prepared to share other than just a couple of small tables.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "T32qe9HyxQQROrIYsZFFCQ", "review_id": "5s8P7QdCcdIOuz2bOWWZoA", "text": "Enjoyed the salad and sandwich lunch combo. Went for a business lunch the staff was very attentive, maybe a little too attentive. Would definitely go back and recommend to others.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8w3wEePOLmuPEzZXkcbp_g", "review_id": "bzNBd8I_Gqw6WH2oe3LvRg", "text": "Meatballs to die for! Granted I've only eaten here once, but I tasted quite a few items and all were top notch! Can't wait to come back here for a 2nd time.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SJ2TEjxJ_vOkXpkyyS7Ijw", "review_id": "p80Fq-qVCiKhmv8m98Occg", "text": "It's a Bianco concept...of course it's good.  Homemade bread made to order your sandwiches and fresh ingredients make this place award winning for a reason.  Always try a slice of their Pizza of the Day.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "myLlIKARGcfV9rU2IwOeqw", "review_id": "qcmZqhe0eJblTYemP2jsVw", "text": "**Takeout review**\n\nI've tried the other bianco businesses in town and I am a big fan.\n\nI couldn't resist the margherita pizza with the market salad.\n\nThe salad was a shredded Brussels sprout slaw with cabbage, radishes, grapes, and the highlight: an amazing blue cheese that literally was the star of the meal.\n\nMy pizza was fresh with nice simple preparation of a classic red sauce spotted with mozzarella and basil.  Unfortunately for me this was about soggy in the center but I warmed my pizza stone at home to crisp it up. \n\nAs far as the service, Ariel was professional and kind when I picked up my order.  She took the time to ask about my day and invited me back soon.  Next time I will dine in because the wine selection looks great.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fEwwWyZMEg9uAp60w83p7Q", "review_id": "FLbaE3tMzWrHTK6YffJOqQ", "text": "The perfect sandwich for national sandwich day! Love the package of the take out sandwiches. The bread is delicious and I just love the sandwich. I will definitely come back soon!", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5c4p-A1sLBlpS1cPaMpdBg", "review_id": "fMVI88dQ599QuwSMHDXeXQ", "text": "Excellent service and very fast. There's a small selection of local beers on tap, which I like and a small menu of sandwiches and salads. We had the chicken salad sandwich and the prosciutto sandwich and both came with a tiny slaw on the side. Everything was excellent. I think our bill total for the two sandwiches and 2 beers was around $40. Beers were pricey at $6 each a pint, but they are a buck or two cheaper at Happy Hour.  Sandwiches are tasty and fresh healthy ingredients.", "business_id": "-AAig9FG0s8gYE4f8GfowQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KMCAR_uE71dneFc63vw7Xg", "review_id": "cTsS37oZuKZ4SFuW9LEW6Q", "text": "We've been ordering from them for years. They also recognize my voice when I call and are always polite. I must say that they have some of the best food in town. The main cook, George, is AWESOME!!!!!! They cater for us and even put together great lunches at short notice with delivery. The pot roast, chicken picatta and many other dishes are just devine!! We will continue to use this company as long as they're around.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0SFQvsoHGX4CBagn1k8JMg", "review_id": "0tnyvEHVOSX8qjoKBlfXLQ", "text": "I just revisited Bitter Creek after many years away.  It was a favorite of my parents for as long as I can remember.  I remember them raving about the Philly cheese steak on numerous occasions and was fortunate to enjoy it often as a child.  I just went back and was happy to see all of my childhood memories still intact on the menu AND MORE!  I took several co workers with me and all of them raved about the food on the way back to the office.  Im excited to see that the great restaurant where I could once only order a great cheese steak has a huge variety of must try entrees.  The staff was great, the food was great, and Im just lucky to work nearby.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ev7D2jo5OUDeHf0dWoWlsQ", "review_id": "hZ7P3Eg0iYLUooHfjVBVwg", "text": "Super clean restaurant with great healthy options.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "t-27_YZKsk9tMbAiwQKCwQ", "review_id": "cXfyIdvl5E2lrB5eRxk50w", "text": "I wanted to try out Yelp Deals so I looked online and noticed that Bitter Creek Cafe had a sweet deal - $20 for $10 - perfect.  Their location on 7th street was only a short drive from the Union WorkSpace (The Construction Zone, ltd.) where I was working that day.  It is hidden in an office building, and I would recommend looking on google maps before the drive.\n\nAfter purchasing the deal, I ordered the Pastrami Panani, 2 cookies and a drink.  The order was ready when I arrived and the owner was pleasant and sincere.  I will definitely order from them again soon.  Maybe even today?  It's after lunch and I haven't eaten yet....", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KMCAR_uE71dneFc63vw7Xg", "review_id": "i-n9JaWbrDXO8wBftOEyMQ", "text": "This place has gone downhill since the last owner, Mike, sold the business. Gone are the days of amazing food. The new owner is an a*shole, and the food is terrible. My three year old can make a better sandwich. Will never order again.", "business_id": "SfrBXbRdNB_gqPkIgJyKCg", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nDBly08j5URmrHQ2JCbyiw", "review_id": "jDfW8sYmK9-JNcZoyY_naA", "text": "One of my earliest memories of Phoenix concerns waking up under the eucalyptus trees that used to cover most of what is now the business park and shopping center next to what I will call the \"new\" Duck. The old one was far larger and would have been about where the Starbucks is now. Of course, I'm talking about 1973 here, so I digress. . . .\n\nAnyway, the current abbreviated Duck remains one of my favorite places to relax and hang out in Phoenix. Now I have a little one who enjoys running through the grass near the patio and socializing with the other youngsters that frequent the place. The bar features interesting wines by the bottle and glass. Most nights the by-the-glass happy hour special is something rather interesting, in contrast to the \"red\" or \"white' found in other joints. The interior of the small bar is dark like a cellar. In fact, you can find a variety of atmospheres in and out of the Duck.\n\nAnd the sandwiches! Yes, try them all. Very, very good.", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LjviJFIi4zum-xYmqWps7g", "review_id": "jmVcw8bqfTUO5lDAWZWWmg", "text": "One of the best locally owned sandwich shops I've been to in phoenix. I've been coming here for years, and they have always had quality ingredients.\n\nThey're fairly quick to make their food, even with large orders during lunch hour. They will not hesitate to whip up a custom order as long as they have the ingredients for it.\nThey're equally zippy with their catering, and the food looks just as good as in the pictures!\n\nI order through their website so I don't even have to pick up the phone. I sort of wish they didn't change their soups daily, but I do admit that I enjoy the variety (same for their teas). They always have chili on hand, however, which is one of the best I've had.\n\nFor what you pay for, you get a sizable sandwich, and if you order a drink, they are generous with the refills. It's difficult to order from here and not be both full and happy!", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jz0Gg9rzSTm-AogWvITR2Q", "review_id": "OvP2SYLAtKXk-OIXjuXFrw", "text": "I hoped to like Duck & Decanter food more than I actually do, but unfortunately I find myself ordering the same sandwich over and over again.  So now I only occasionally eat at one of the restaurants.\n\nI like that you can order half sandwich and when you call for take out or delivery, your name is written on the bag.  This is great if you are ordering for a group of peops;   Each person gets their own lunch bag.  (No need to search through the bags and open containers to see what's what for who's who.)\n\nVeggies are quite crisp at D&D.  I've never had to worry about dead lettuce or spotty avocados.  Having said that though, their red onions are always tasteless.  This is one of the key ingredients that I use to flavor a dish but even when I ask for extra onions my order is still tasteless. \n\nDelivery is $5.00.  Not terrible if several people are splitting the fee.  What is terrible, I think, is a particular time several co-workers and I ordered lunch and upon delivery we were handed one - yes one - free cookie.  Really?", "business_id": "7Jmri1RCl9Ksmpi5EoIOZQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "EGH-dJHtp8uwMLwJLnJDSg", "text": "My favorite favorite favorite place. Possibly ever. \n\nWhen I was in highschool my loitering teenybopper friends and I used to get kicked out of here on a regular basis, but I don't hold that against them. We were idiots.\n\ncNstuff has been around forever and is owned by the nicest family on the planet. The minute I walk in there the smell of cheese (or is it sandwiches?) makes me instantly hungry. And there is lots of cheese. \n\nThe sandwich menu is extensive and I always have the hardest time deciding what to order. It seems like there is a new sandwich added everyday. Do I want the Doe Boy or just a plain ol' Tuna? Russian dressing or mustard? Sub roll or wheat? For extra you can get a side of chips, potato or macaroni salad (which is a little too sweet for me). There is also a plethora of little extra snacks to fill up on, candy bars, twinkies you name it. Last time in there, there was noticeably less Swedish products on the shelves which was a little sad. Maybe they weren't selling very well? They were always enjoyable to look at. \n\nAnyway, please stop in to this delightful little sandwich shop, you won't be disappointed.\n\nEdited to add: German products, not Swedish. They were Umlaut-laden names so I got confused.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "XmpqbfSu9X7mjwJGUXTrAQ", "review_id": "f0hIYYRGcym6bhd2GCzY0Q", "text": "I feel good eating here.  It's good food (Boar's Head meats are my favorite brand), family-owned, and it's classic.  I like the Doughboy with a Sasparilla.       It's a tradition for me, and they make me smile every time.  Good food, the best service around and just being in there you can feel the love and tradition of a family owned and operated business.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "JL_cervg7k-NB199arXIdQ", "review_id": "h_rOG3ED9tKZTlpDAmxDaw", "text": "This is as local-business as it gets - this deli has been around for decades. For Phoenix, that's like a millenium. I've been to Cheese and Stuff for lunch about 8 times in the past year, and I've always had a delicious sandwich. They have a huge menu and I'm sure if you want something that's not listed, they'll make it for you. I can't remember the owners' names, but they are always friendly and happy to see you. The dining room does leave a bit to be desired so plan to take your sandwich to go - the only suggestion I'd make for cheese and stuff is perhaps tout yourself as to-go only, lose the tables altogether and make a little more room for unique German gifts and such. Perhaps add a delivery service instead? Okay, now I'm dreaming.\n\nPS in the summer time you can get a fresh squeezed 32 ounce lemonade for a dollar. It is FANTASTIC.  And the iced tea is delicious and always fresh.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "O1mJBdrh6cZmkpZiRHR0yw", "text": "A mom and pop type of sandwich deli that has been around for many years.  You definitely won't get that chain feel like Subway, Quizno's, or Blimpie.  The owners are always so friendly and the prices are great.  Sandwiches are spectacular and I'm loving the location near Central Ave and Camelback, so much seems to be going on in this area. New restaurants and stores opening up all this time and I'm sure this place will be around for a while.  \n\nI'm getting hungry just thinking about the place!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GVRWfB32i_zvIMJBfbvoBg", "review_id": "lLv_ieXrecFnCD1I9HamKw", "text": "I am so glad this place exists.  It's such a strange little throwback to east coast style delis.  The service here is truly amazing, they just don't treat people like this much anywhere else.  They get to know you, they smile, wink, tell jokes, make you feel good about buying your lunch. I buy local whenever I can, and love that I can eat here before or after a little shopping jaunt to the ultra-local strip behind here that includes Halo, Frances, Red Hot Robot, Stinkweeds and Smeeks.  It's also right on the light rail.\n\nThe macaroni salad is my favorite anywhere.  I know everyone wants exactly what they want, which is often what their grandma/mom/Aunt Jenny made.  Lucky for me, this stuff tastes just like home to me. I can hardly drive by without stopping in for at the very least, a cup of macaroni salad. If I am lucky, I'm hungry, and I can get a cheese sandwich, (which is perfect in every way) or something with the Russian dressing on it.  (The Russian dressing makes me want to get naked and swim around in it.)\n\nThe weirdest thing about this place is the menu, which is on randomly placed sheets of paper hanging over the deli counter.  Do not rush, take your time.  Read it all, they don't mind.  They have a pre-printed menu, which has some (but not all) of the items on it, so you can start sorting things in your head.  The first time I went in I ordered whatever struck my fancy first, and while waiting for it to be made, I found about ten other things I might have ordered instead.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JdSzqBS0wicnprSQc6mfGQ", "review_id": "DnREZg6vHyMFqxxfv_48fA", "text": "Easily one of the best sandwich shops around. Family owned and operated for the last 60 years. A great selection of subs and sides and even a few imported goodies. If you like sandwiches you owe it to yourself to check it out.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6gSEyqsIboT-0Ap9ammKbw", "review_id": "LkroNeeUgN6beryGkZ-IpQ", "text": "Stan and his kids are really friendly, and The Doughboy is a great brown-bag sandwich.  This place is part of my Central/Camelback routine, right between getting my haircut at Central Barbershop and heading over to All About Books & Comics or AJ's.  \n\nPrice:  Good\nAtmosphere: Okay, don't really go there for the place\nService: Great\nFood: Great\n\nOnly problem, they run out of Yoo-Hoo's half the time.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QBQlErZajdIyXX84dvFUnQ", "review_id": "FRB3W0Dq_7fSs8ILV_7t2A", "text": "Dam I wish I would have known this place was here sooner. Really good sandwiches. They use Boars Head meat which I am a huge fan of. They have so many different sandwiches it took me a while to figure out what I wanted. The menu is kinda all over the place. There is a menu board but its old and fadeed but they have white papers with all the sandwiches hung up all over the wall. The staff  are very friendly and I'm sure this place has many regulars. Inside its a tight squeeze with limited seating. The macaroni salad is great as is the potatoe salad. I love the sicilian sub. The italian dressing on it is so really good and I think thats why I like this sub so much. My other fav is the club on wheat. Oh yeah I think Ill go there agin today. Sanwhiches range from $5.95-6.95.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdxUhQ2orufg_eMgWAoH6Q", "review_id": "WRmznNruz8pL0-DC_plN6Q", "text": "Cheese and stuff might be the.cutest little sandwich place on the planet.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wRuc17CRCZNyZVvsv0tDow", "review_id": "a5cmm3lGPzW2F1_WL_3sfQ", "text": "I love the Blazin Chicken!  Sandwich's are always fresh and tasty!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TzG6-nMD0nh8gATt-ZaqMg", "review_id": "nnHQF53tazC39FGpoL91Ig", "text": "This is the OLD SCHOOL Deli of Phoenix.  My family has been going here since it has opened, my grandmother, my father, everyone.  We always ordered Beer Wurst Sandwitches with their famous Cheese Spread.  Try A dough boy, Try their Macaroni Salad.  You can't go wrong.  Yes, you do have to know what you want when you come in, this ain't friggin Subway, its a real DELI...", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Hu_RKBI3tN0UeWFb67oX9A", "review_id": "ea_8cZMoBGIE_LpBQ9myUQ", "text": "I recently met with a client here for lunch on his suggestion. When I arrived I was surprised...the decor/seating area leaves something to be desired. \n\nHowever, the FOOD was awesome! I had the Doughboy, which is their \"most popular\" sandwich and I know why. It was excellent and I highly recommend the restaurant.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hTWj9YiiCLCi3TZr0ceLbA", "review_id": "uUz08xcJxrOEqdE_YKNmGw", "text": "I walked in as a skeptic and came out a believer! How great could a sammie be? According to the other reviews, THAT great so I had to try. \n\nI ordered thr Veggie sandwich and it was prob the best I ever had. I was shocked. The bread was so light, airey, doughy, and fresh all in one! The veggies were the basic as on any veg sammie but the ranch dressing made the landslide diference. \n\nI would give it 5 stars just on food but I took one off due to the cramped space. Two of the tables were full of patrons and with 3 other people in line space was very limited, to the point of being akward. \n\nOverall, great place and I will go back again!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wpzKJORxvWVfXL7AdKjhvg", "review_id": "M1_9O-NgIzxDKrnKNtdAgA", "text": "You can drive by this place forever and not know they have the best sandwiches in Phoenix!!  All of the ingredients are super fresh.  Biting in the bread is like biting into a little heaven cloud.  So soft and delicious it's almost not fair that other places have to compete.  I'm not a big fan of deli sides (potato salad, macaroni salad) but the ol lady says the macaroni salad is some of the best she's ever had.  The menu is a little hard to see as it is scattered but have no fear, if you don't find one you like, they'll make you one however you want it.  Family run and the owners are very nice.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Rx2RD3sfwsbWJcydrm2bAg", "review_id": "-8lU_m57kKkvOd3QCLUDkQ", "text": "A nice little shop, not too busy, that sells Leftza, when in stock. The Blazer I had was good, nice bread with Boar's head Buffaloed chicken.  Yes, you could make it yourself if you want to,but this is quick, no mess place, family run.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4OFp34tCTh9Pps5nsjt_lw", "review_id": "1RXExB57NEFE6EHbieQAOA", "text": "Shame on me for not having known about this wonderful little gem.  We tried to have lunch on a Monday and the place was packed.  Too bad we were in a hurry or we would have stayed.  So on friday I stopped in later in the afternoon.  The place was quiet and the young gal behind the counter was sweet and helpful.  I ordered a sandwich and german potato salad to go and am very pleased.  The sandwich was a good size, not to big and the potato salad was solid.  I love a small local business and they do not disappoint.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Gth9uH56jrChwgyGgQhTqA", "review_id": "9GinWYjiHrpybl5Se-1Kdg", "text": "I was excited to eat here after reading the reviews.  \nI did not have the same excitement when I left.  \nFood was good.  Quality ingredients.  Friendly service.  Fun atmosphere.  But the volume/portion of food was not equal to the price paid.  If you are on a high carb diet or like more bread than meat/cheese, this is the place for you.\nDoubling the meat/cheese might have helped, but the price for that would have bumped well into a $$ rating.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hdrPRkT07j6VExAYEYK2Wg", "review_id": "yOb0SNdKT6wkgFAQs3juMg", "text": "the Sicilian Sub is fantastic", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QHdHXy73PHc-XDGP7vvQlg", "review_id": "cYgN0B5XoenTn4BOsp59VA", "text": "What a great, locally owned family business!\n\nThis place has been in business for over 60 years!  Now that's impressive.\n\nCheese 'n Stuff is my \"go to\" establishment for lunch during the week.\n\nI always order The Haturo, which is ham, turkey, roast beef, provolone cheese, onion, lettuce and mayo, with Italian dressing on a sub roll.  I have them replace the tomatoes with peppercinis, which helps to give it a little kick.\n\nNow that I think about it, a small dose of tabasco would probably be good, too.\n\nI usually eat my sandwich with some Tim's jalapeno chips (which I have to buy at Safeway) and a side of pasta or potato salad.\n\nTheir salads are great and affordably priced.\n\nI have been trying to replicate a sandwich that reminds me of home and this is the only place that has been able to meet my high expectations.\n\nThe family is extremely nice and very good at what they do.\n\nCheese n' Stuff is one of the best businesses in the Valley.  They deserve your patronage.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sO7eccljiBw4GiThp-JNyQ", "review_id": "ytktBTNilMatTWAxWTWf1g", "text": "The best deli in central phx! Stan and his daughter run the place and are making sandwiches everyday! They use boars head meat and cheese so you know it's going to be great! Try the Tyler or the doughboy, can't go wrong!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HGRMSBor0PBXJbFmkCSbYQ", "review_id": "Jlx5ouAy9-x4jfuaEw6tOg", "text": "Great neighborhood sandwich shop I've been going to this place for 15 years and it hasn't changed a bit. The food is fantastic. It's like stepping in a time machine every time I go in. Makes you wish there was more of these local family owned businesses.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dqmXlUQyDh6d5U2_Zjb-Iw", "review_id": "ZRKhvGap1joTF_BBFWK3Xw", "text": "They make great sandwiches  customize.  The prices are reasonable  and staff friendly", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IPu2iHwmJLBLmuGafnPo2A", "review_id": "teXS6kKdJ3RCR75iPnTfPA", "text": "My favorite part of cNs is actually the brownies. The brownies are amazing. Fudgy, gooey, topped with a few nuts. I'd go back for the brownies absolutely any day. Otherwise, it is a solid place to go and get a sandwich if you don't feel like making one. I had a BLT, and wish it had a little bit more lettuce. I plan on going again and trying something a little more adventurous next time.\n\nThe atmosphere was very earnest--I felt like I walked into the 70s or 80s. Wood panel walls, two picnic tables for seating inside, and shelves for storage make it seem like a very warm mom-and-pop place.\n\nParking, however, can be a bit of a nightmare. Either park behind the building (near Francis, Golden Rule and Stinkweed's parking lot) or prepare to fight for a spot in front of it.", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fZwvo8YgAS068OQC_M3kBg", "review_id": "UKRRzd_auu8cB5dj00bPmg", "text": "what is not to love. old school deli, unique grocery items and awesome people! Stan and Crystal are great and they have our order memorized. The Bizmark on Rye no cheese (stupid lactose intolerance) is amazing. Try to eat it at least once a week. my wife has been eating the #5 since she was a little girl!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hQfYj01w-DUN-zkNbe3CJQ", "review_id": "enrFqTfbkZF-RR5AJd9CSQ", "text": "Stopping in after Sweet Salvage with my husband and two friends we were both surprised and pleased with the wide selection of sandwiches and the excellent service. What a great way to cap off a day of shopping!", "business_id": "UWrB5H3G-hhiHMy3iKV2ew", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FdxUhQ2orufg_eMgWAoH6Q", "review_id": "sIKkATqI6cyyLmyzqsx74w", "text": "This is the best place within walking distance for a 30 minute lunch. The owners are super friendly and the sandwiches are tasty!", "business_id": "OCmmPs_5NBt65ZY7OuG-lA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "2_HfgANoSydelB2FSExqWw", "review_id": "47fCp1HaaiEJSfAj2udrGA", "text": "Delivery from here is great! I have been getting pizza from here for a few years and I have not once had a problem. Well, one time they forgot my icing for my chocolate lava cake, but I forgave them quickly.  Quick, accurate, and delicious. Always a friendly delivery person with a smile ! \n\nDominos has a great mobile app. Super easy to use and great coupons. \n\nI'm not a fan of their bone in chicken wings they are too soft my liking. I recommend a thin and crispy crust and always extra sauce! We are also big fans of the Parmesan Bites! Perfect little bites of garlic bread! \n\nIf you haven't tried the Philly Cheesesteak pizza, you're missing out! I know! You wouldn't think it would be great, but we loved it!  \n\nLove the Chocolate Lava Cake! Soo good! \nOrdered the marbled brownie cookie last night and it was bomb, too! \n\nDon't forget to tip your driver!", "business_id": "kUGgkYxXxHDhD6mtpQdUNQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 6, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "_m83ugf6ux_MyFc9pd8b-w", "text": "Mr. Hottie and I ventured over here today to check it out. Talk about a diet deviation!  I was a little nervous to disappoint him as he's from Illinois and Great Dane's claims to serve Chicago Style Dogs. I took a deep breath and went inside.\n\nGreat Dane's is an older building that could be designated as a charming little hole in the wall. The inside is covered with pictures of dogs, those you eat and those you pet. \n\nWe went to the counter to order and were greeted warmly. The girl behind the counter was friendly and explained what the various types of dogs were. Mr. Hottie chose 2 Chicago Style dogs (Great Danes) and I chose the Hound Dog (a larger hot dog) with cheese, chili and sauerkraut (hey... don't knock it until you try it). All the dogs come with your choice of fries or coleslaw.\n\nWe grabbed a small table and waited for our order. It wasn't long before our food was brought to our table. My hot dog was delicious. The meat was all Vienna Beef and it wasn't at all greasy or mushy. My hot dog was actually \"meaty\" if you will. Mr. Hottie's dogs were good! (Sigh of relief). He said the same thing about his dog. A few observations he had was that he wished that they added more Sports peppers on the dog. It only came with one on each dog. He also wished for more tomato. The dogs automatically came with sauerkraut which, I learned, is not usually on a traditional Chicago dog unless you ask for it. \n\nOverall, we liked Great Dane's. It's a little old gem and I'm sure we'll visit it again whenever we're feeling naughty and craving wieners! HOT DOGS YOU PERVS! Go check it out. You'll see what I mean.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HP_xZYNC5XK-VyNrnHbtRQ", "review_id": "oTKEWeGl2CStP7_9DPfnYA", "text": "I have been ordering the #7 (chili dog) with fries and an ice tea for nearly 15 years from The Great Dane. \n\nI love this place! The owners are so great and friendly.\n\nThe food is simple, but I love it. \n\nThis is a small establishment and at times can be kind of crowded and other times there isn't but one customer.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HW1TnkuRtLqQT_f69aDgIA", "review_id": "yYPu2d9cY5Ncu58lwsbk_g", "text": "Spectacular!\nGreat comfortable environment and delicious inexpensive food.  If you love hot dogs this is your place.  They have lots of variety but don't go overboard and mess up a simple delicious hot dog.  One thing i can never forget about this place is the soda.  Sounds peculiar I know but they mix it perfectly and shave the ice into almost powder mmmmmm.  Very nice owners who run a great business so if you like supporting local business im sure thy could use your business.   Only open for lunch but definintely beats stealing coworkers leftovers from the work fridge. I hear not so great things about their burgers but i go there for the hot dogs so I've never had that problem.  Highly Reccomended!\n\nRecommend: footlong", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zO1kxPYPUM7CVpMzVvDjRg", "review_id": "6zqf9_p6xNuaIfRb4Il5WQ", "text": "This place is the best....Great lunch specials and home made egg salad and sides.\nThe highlight of the visit is Maria and Nancy, they could not be more friendly, their smile will surely brighten your day.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EMLEE7T0HScynyuVPw56hw", "review_id": "HuKmjGqlGyW962WN4G3fXQ", "text": "Owner was very rude. Hot dogs were just ok, nothing special. No reason to return. Rude and poor value.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ihwthG5pTf1tpknCD1Saww", "review_id": "2YWEKvEtaj6uETSMbPeMGw", "text": "The epitome of a classic \"Mom and Pop\" place. Great food and great prices! \nThey have awesome Foot Long Hot Dogs!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 34, "cool": 32}, "user_id": "AmuR7biR9cJzpmIVRoFP1Q", "review_id": "1yfdoD2jBFxCl6g035vFsQ", "text": "A cheesedog and chili dog, just good enough to fill an empty stomach. Somehow it was just average but definitely good stuff.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JnzHmVMCrg61lIo-Y4a5oA", "review_id": "Iscp5z-ehT_Doj1eiXx7Bw", "text": "It's one of those days- wandering aimlessly looking for a simple quick lunch that's not \"fast food\". Spotted this little place as I drove by and thought I'd give it a try. Went simple since this is my first time and got the 2 hotdog special. They were really good. So were the fries that came with. Staff are really nice. I will come back to try their other dogs!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "61wx9D3lUDHRktvJ4LzMsQ", "review_id": "ibcQY3sYbTE7lZfd5UZZBQ", "text": "I live within walking distance and find myself here a couple times a month! I keep my hot dog basic (ketchup & red onion) but the chili dog is good, too. Yummy French fries.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3SMK97v7Evoksbjo4b3TBQ", "review_id": "z67WeRENlbgN7kGxw0QKGQ", "text": "Excellent little lunch spot. Very good Chicago dogs and superb beef combo sandwich. It's an Italian beef sandwich with an Italian sausage on the bottom. I enjoy it very much.\nThey also usually have nice lunch specials as well. Like today for example the special was 2 hotdogs with French fries or chips and a 16oz drink for 5.99$ very reasonable for quality beef hot dogs with a proper hotdog bun. Everything is always made fresh so you can always call in your order ahead of time if you don't want to wait. All in all its a fun clean friendly place give them a try.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "e-GOQDdx_pPSi_dHJ87oKQ", "review_id": "rXIMi4QI82hi3KJCjvox9A", "text": "Look, I'm not from Chicago but I try to get CHI dogs anywhere I can. The Great Dane is an excellent offering when you are in Uptown Phoenix. The service has always been friendly and the food right on the mark.", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "waizSfrXOanYkhDneQnZrw", "review_id": "CEdZDAcG1UW-wJPh0ZtB0A", "text": "Such an unassuming little spot, the jumbo Chicago dog is excellent! Seems like a family owned operation which I totally dig, and the lady at the counter is as sweet as could be. Super glad I skipped the trendy place down the street in favor of grabbing lunch here!", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fVdo_2zejLN1NyVcLVDM-w", "review_id": "7h63DnvERI229fkiRYABRg", "text": "Great food great specials great service. The Italian beef is awesome and so is the fish sandwich", "business_id": "FW2Z4ll4zSOEDAJX9-wBZA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "sLuaWOJNALukrThYzqovzA", "review_id": "Dq_5Nsana1Am09rX5bIlQA", "text": "One of the best deli's in Phoenix. Great food all around. Everyone is so nice and friendly, definitely worth a visit!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 6, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "wHg1YkCzdZq9WBJOTRgxHQ", "review_id": "Id4XfwFKBXUvU7fhe6O6HA", "text": "I can only comment on the breakfast although I'd like to come back for lunch as the deli seemed great.  I had the Kelly's \"American\" toast which is french toast made with challah, and a side of bacon.  The french toast was too much for even my heavyweight appetite to consume.  It was very tasty, richer and chewier because of the challah.  The bacon was thick, high-quality meaty bacon.  Not a fan of the orange juice, definitely from concentrate.  Also, I don't care for eating on or drinking from plastic as you do here.  I'm not a germaphobe, but it seems like it wouldn't get as clean.  \n\nVery casual, seat yourself.  Don't be put off if you walk in and don't see any tables by the deli.  Look to your right.  There's a whole other room where we found plenty of seating.  We enjoyed looking at some of the photos on the wall, all taken in New York.  Would come again if in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "VJIwFsZ7-udXymDm2inE0Q", "review_id": "icBv_APEKD9SXmSMia0adA", "text": "i will never go back to don and charlies just for the chopped liver. \n\nscott's generation (did not got a five star cause the name sounds like a gym in the late 80s where all the  bullies from middle school work out at) has some kick ass cl\n\nthis chopped liver just put its knees on don and charlies' chopped liver's shoulders and then let its spit hang and then instead of sucking the spit back up just let it hang there for days.\n\nthe scottswich was tasty mctasterson too", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wt6585C8WtScTX-bqq84hw", "review_id": "uIoYDzHh3l4RP64qj4nRKA", "text": "My turkey club sandwich was bigger than my mouth. I'm still not sure how I was able to eat it, but I did and it filled me up for the rest of the day. My fiancee ordered a side of gravy for our fries, da-licious. This place is jumping at lunch time and the menu is just as big as the sandwiches are.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 6, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "mJZ8i5LWHqg206GMtIKUpw", "text": "I'm going to do something I've never done before with this review. I'm going to actually review while eating the food for the very first time. That's right, I just got home from Scott's Generation after waking up on a girlfriend's couch with a brutal hangover and a huge craving for matzo ball soup and chopped liver. I picked up a to-go order, and they're sitting in front of me right now, eagerly awaiting my noshing session.\n\nRight now, Scott's Generation is happily sitting at 5 stars. The employee handling my to-go order was awesome and seemed amused at my hangover remedy. Despite the fact that I love challah like a brother and could eat chopped liver for breakfast lunch and dinner, my parents insist I am not of Jewish heritage. However, there's never been an official paternity test, so I'm still holding out hope. On to the food!\n\nThe soup is fantastic! Lots of chunky veggies and chicken in a very tasty broth. The matzo balls are large with good texture. I would prefer a bit more seasoning, but I won't deduct a star because for all I know I'm just an Italian schmuck who doesn't know what a true matzo ball should taste like. But yeah, seasoning is good.\n\nOpening my bagel chips and...wtf? Is that a cinnamon raisin bagel chip! Sorry, deducting a star. Bagel chips are for soups and spreads. I don't care who you are, nobody wants a raisin in their soup. Throw them out!  Eating the chopped liver and....giving the star back! It's delicious and I haven't even mixed in any onion!  I don't think I realized how dense a half pound of chopped liver would be, I kind of wish I would have got some rye for a sandwich. Sorry, internal monologue creeping into review, I'll stop that now.\n\nFive stars for my first ever present-tense review! I can't wait to go back to Scott's to try the rest of their (very large) menu! Though for this trip, I'm glad I got out when I did. I was half drunk and the rainbow cookies were calling my name. I'll sober up first next time.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "8UPHl27DvikJzTh61qjHVQ", "review_id": "lLOp4MZCgEqAuze-Xk6icA", "text": "These 4 stars are based on the tasty food at Scott's. I enjoyed the latkes, 3 huge potato cakes served with applesauce and sour cream. Hubby ordered ham steak and eggs, accompanied by a side of home fries and almost cleaned his plate (ham steak was huge!). The booths were large and cozy; decor was very home diner style comfortable. Unfortunately the service was so so. Our food arrived fast but our waitress looked annoyed at having to serve us. We showed up at 3:20 Sunday when they close at 4:00, so maybe we arrived to close to day's end?  We will visit again soon and see how it goes because the latkes are already calling me back....", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "68WiOF02xISzb9Q6VLQRkA", "review_id": "HXhmv_9SS_kv6T5fG39xEg", "text": "Great breakfast and lunch options.  I appreciate having a quality deli here in the central phoenix area.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wcOqMTV92kxOornA42KyoA", "review_id": "8hRAcOy92FF2IGL3MFBA2Q", "text": "Original review: 24AUG2010:\nLove Scott's!!! Just had the corned beef hash after my root canal...Still enjoyed it chewing on the left side...Been coming to Scott's for years!!!  Never leave hungry!!! From breakfast to lunch, the soups are fabulous and the sandwiches you can feed 2-3 people!!!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kyTt_tIXiUU9FKPn2Bpxvg", "review_id": "y97MomTHGZGZqfcyylMzdA", "text": "Best Breakfast Place Ever!  We wish we lived in Phoenix.  Doesn't look like much when you walk in but boy-oh-boy, we loved it!!  \n\nGot to check it out.  We can't wait to come back to Pheonix.  My hubby is still raving about it, 6 months later.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z3qVl-1JgYnAe4py6VC5ug", "review_id": "nLkH1JCHsSFrnQfJj5ybGg", "text": "To be honest, their foods taste really good and the waiter are nice, but the big guy at front door cashier is not very nice and had no patient to the first time visitor!\n\nSo I give them 3 stars! I can tolerate bad foods once or twice, but I can't tolerate bad customer service!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GhCA6N7sRYZHBr5QKAcCWg", "review_id": "jGVaI-BTKNG5kcKqsHog-w", "text": "I'm sorry. On a few levels. Needed a breakfast place in the area yesterday and went with Yelp. This is the first time I've been disappointed. with Yelp consensus reviews. \n\nI love Jewish delis and have learned to \"settle\" in Phoenix. \n\nBut I'll never settle for Eggs Benedict on a bagel with a slice of Kraft American Process Cheeselike Food Product between the deli ham and the poached egg.  Don't offer something if all you're going to do is mortally insult it's memory!\n\nThe coffee at least is the swill I grew up with B.S. [Before Starbucks} - just like I remember in Jewish delis and everywhere for that matter - but that's another rant altogether. \n\nMeh-be the lox is good. Meh-be the good corned beef is piled sky high. I'll probably never find out.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ohRev2g3tvXpV3gBnhC-og", "review_id": "FsLL95w3NcBWaKCIhEZDew", "text": "I had lunch here with Rand H ,Norm R and Robyn N a small UYE. This was my first trip to Scotts Generations and i found it to be an authentic Jewish deli. I had a bowl (more like a pot) of kreplach soup and a corned beef sandwich that came with pickle spears and coleslaw. The lunch was very good and the soup was amazing. I would and will return to Scotts.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "jx104chvz7NbkVytXldUGg", "review_id": "cJ-cWGs2OKeqckdfzQkTtA", "text": "I had lunch here last week with Rand H, Mike C and Norm R after wanting to try this place since I moved to AZ a year and a half ago.  I've been missing my favorite Chicago deli and have been craving some good Jew food and I finally found it!  \n\nFor lunch I had a brisket sandwich on an onion roll with a side of kishke with gravy. It was excellent!  The beef was tender, flavorful and not dry, and the kishke was sliced,browned and skinless.  This is what I've been waiting for.  \n\nWhile at our table we had a great view of the deli cases and menu boards and I knew I would have to order some food to go for my Mom and for me.  I ordered the Mish mosh soup and that was just okay - the matzo ball was grainy, the kreplach was mostly dough and there was only one of each and no kasha like I'm used to when I order this soup back home.  The chopped liver was good, my Mom and her husband liked it a lot, but I think Don and Charlie's has the best chopped liver in the Phoenix area.  The best thing I brought home was the belly lox!  If I'm going to eat lox, it's going to be the real thing and taste like lox - not the tasteless nova lox that's served to the masses.  It was wonderful and salty and full of flavor and I have enough left for a sandwich tomorrow morning :)\n\nOverall this is the closes to a real Jewish Deli I've been to here in AZ - and I will for sure be back and try the corned beef/pastrami and potato pancakes next time!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 9, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "0oRtnPHtvZIE1UNxCDDTPw", "review_id": "mGMTikmTL8c-96C0mAPBGg", "text": "A prompt, attentive service, and good Jewish deli will have me returning soon.\nI discovered this place when I went to get something at Ace Hardware.\nI noticed that they served breakfast all day, so I went inside the restaurant.\nI was seated right away and within minutes, I was given a glass of water.\nMy server was friendly and accommodating.\nI was in a hurry, and without carefully looking at the menu, I decided to order the vegetarian skillet.\nIt was okay, but I wish I had ordered something else.\nI do not like potatoes and onions in my omelet skillet.\nThe restaurant is welcoming, and the walls are full of wedding and family pictures. It looks like it's a family owned and operated business. That's very nice and special.\nI will go back and try something else, but next time I will read the menu.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sBXm7wsHKkrkcnyYRlZlzg", "review_id": "8rHRZItxs66RpUbS7cqmHA", "text": "Love the Matzo ball soup!!!  My daughter got the kids chicken tenders with FF and for a selective eater she loved every bite!  Next time I will bring Pastrami lovin hubby to score the deli meat selection.  I was tempted by the bakery items and knishes which I will also have to give a try so I will definitely be back!  Clean, with courteous prompt service is an added plus to the great food.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_p9EnnLQg6KDlIRU2fYEJA", "review_id": "2HciIaF_srY6ddaBuybmGQ", "text": "1st time at this place....Pretty average.  I got Matzoh Ball Soup. The matzoh ball was pretty small & pretty hard...it should be softer.  I also got a greek omelette...it was good, pretty average.  My partner got a Hot Pastromi Sandwich....The problem is, is that it wasn't hot!  He had to return it for a hot one. And, the amount of meat wasn't really a whole lot either...It gets worse....he got cole slaw for the side, and omg, it was served in a teeeny-tiny little plastic cup, about 1 inch in diameter...the kind of cup that is probably used for when you want extra sauce on something. Seriously now!...So, if he got fries instead, would the fries come in that same tiny cup??  oh brotther!  We are willing to give this place another try....so, another update will eventually follow.....", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gcyEUr4DXcbjnGRAWFtfAQ", "review_id": "0agMyOVqLAqwEPtn6K6CUQ", "text": "We were in the area, and i had heard great things about this place from my boy Nader A so I decided to check it out. I only got a few latkes, some pickles and a kinish but it was all very good. The place is a great little deli with great service and awesome food. The latkes were very good, as were the pickles. I didn't try the kinish, my wife daid it was good though. I need to go back and try some of the pastrami and other goodies. Great little place.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "PuTmcfPDLNUAKo68LmdZOA", "review_id": "eV37qRjU8ZOdxp5goJIr0g", "text": "I love this place, we actually went twice this weekend!  \n\nThey have some veggie options on the menu which is nice, and they are happy to change anything around to make it vegetarian if you'd like.  The service is friendly and the prices are great.  \n\nThe meat eaters at my table said that the meats were fantastic and we all left very happy!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s8fJCSltyub39Q1dqzjb6g", "review_id": "PJRW7eyS6scwg3UkXzKKUg", "text": "I haven't experienced such friendly and good service in such a long time. Our waitress smiled at me and was up beat the whole time (I just don't see that genuine attitude any more) in addition to great service, the breakfast I had was delicious. I had their oatmeal and a side of seasoned fruit. The oatmeal was hearty and I love that my waitress brought me a whole dish of brown sugar (ohhh yee-a). The fruit was sub-par. I got two little pieces of pineapple, and the cantaloupe and honey-due were crunchy. But I'm not too concerned about it, I ate all the fruit and this place is a deli, not a fruit hut. I'm going to come again and branch out to something new - they had a lot of good things on their menu. \n\nLove this place!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "lNDCojOEh0Pvqy3ALST1cw", "text": "I went here today to get chicken soup to cure the flu I picked up over the weekend. It was the best chicken noodle soup I have had in years, I loved it!  They had so many delicious looking things I want to try in the future, everything looked awesome. I could not resist buying a couple latkes, they were fresh, authentic, and excellent. I will definitely be back to try more things and leave and update!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "OF-LX0SKQsu2AOLiGRClPQ", "text": "Went back today for breakfast and tried the corned beef hash, it was awesome. It was really great to get good home made corned beef hash.  My date tried the pancakes and said they were light, fluffy, and really delicious.  This has become one of my favorite breakfast places!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-KCR0e2Nyc7a7qvqnr9njQ", "review_id": "6HsF28I3HSpjvgoIuJScQQ", "text": "Setting right next to a kosher bakery you gotta try the deli next door!  Super Ruben and nice people!  Toss-up whether its better then Chompies but nonetheless it holds its own in a niche market in Phoenix!  Give it a try.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O9OWCZ3KteuKiEJ2zv3gmA", "review_id": "aKLkuszq6y9sTewbTyxLyw", "text": "We came here for breakfast for lunch. I am told my my lunch-going partner that the corned beef hash was very good (specifically better than Chompie's). The everything bialy and onion bagels we had were pretty good. The bagel was not as dense as a typical bagel. The home fries were strangely bland with some heat. The pricing was reasonable for breakfast. \nI will probably come back here to try other things like the cheese blitzes.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UC3J_qeGFpZ9EHVd2dI0vg", "review_id": "cy0QFc4NwoS3-fQkgJl4Wg", "text": "Went in over the weekend looking for a New York style breakfast. The meal exceeded all expectations. The bagels were fresh, the lox reminded of NYC and the ambiance was exactly what I was looking for. I love this place!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zgeH6eDV-Dh_8z6uw3Jxtg", "review_id": "Wjn44f6rl0tWtWrPKYcDpg", "text": "The ruebans are decent, but not worth the 12.50 they charge.  Service is great though.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "45V7-1r79DEG0HbuaKYIlg", "review_id": "Lf2GWCJlTS2mfi8piLgC7w", "text": "The Fantastic Mr. It's Complicated and I went here for lunch today, and as we'd experienced separately in the past - the food was great!\n\nBased on the foods he's disgusted by, I didn't order what I was in the mood for - had he seen it, he may not have been able to eat at all. So I went with the New Yorker (corned beef, pastrami, slaw and Russian dressing) on rye with the slaw on the side. He had the Black Forest (turkey, corned beef, grilled onions and Swiss.)\nBoth are served with pickles (I believe house-made) and fries. The bread is great, the meat quality is great - and as we both packed half a sandwich and most of the fries into boxes for another meal, we were reminded that maybe next time we should just share a sandwich.\n\nLike all good delis - the portions are HUGE. And like all good Jewish delis - the service is subpar, the decor is hopelessly dated, the prices are definitely fair for the quality and quantity, and something about it just feels like \"home.\"\n\nI made a mistake though. I ordered coffee instead of a chocolate egg cream. Too few places make a decent egg cream  - and I missed my opportunity. Then again, that's a good excuse to have to go back soon! (As if I needed one!)", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "v26k4Bzy9GiLLlSmDk8LfA", "review_id": "E5OlmgFl0ArHRJVmEx0V0g", "text": "Best corned beef in Arizona hands Down the sandwiches are big enough to share.  The place is what a typical deli should be and trust me I know delis. They have everything you can imagine on the menu.  The pictures on the wall are priceless and look like they have been there 30+ years.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "ewlusuxYecvpDhVDPyo5vA", "text": "Had Scott's Special Corned Beef Hash, and an asiago bagel.\n\nThe hash was delicious! Good amount of peppers and onions.\n\nWould go back.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FAsJEfgQL7mL5mg76Z6-2w", "review_id": "npQ7w90T4iwkwVpvnNTkzQ", "text": "These people were so unbelievably rude to me. They were rude on the phone, they were rude when I picked my order up. I am not going back even though the food was good, not worth being treated like you are the smallest person in the world. There are a handful of other deli very very close that are just as good.\n\nUpdate: 11/22/14\nI just saw your truck driving down 7th Street in the most reckless dangerous way. Wow, if you're going to drive like a jerk, word of advice, don't vinyl wrap your truck with your business on it!", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1tNoyBrHWuJlXEaMOtEGqQ", "review_id": "and92srwZ_UB0r4H6sLAOw", "text": "The breakfast was gross. Waited 25 minutes for basic breakfast. Apparently the cook doesn't know the difference between American cheese and Cheddar cheese, and has trouble following their own menu. While there, the manager/owner took a call and refused to refund an order for a to go customer who was given the wrong order. He stated he couldn't perform a refund to the credit card, which is a blatant lie, not to mention poor customer service. Should have just come in for a bagel and probably would have been satisfied.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fz0u2Lk1jHqNDQNnZN2bPA", "review_id": "mjdqtl5utJNPYN2mtpJRnQ", "text": "Okay I've been here before and had the hungery man breakfast when I got my meal I was told that there was no more sausage, this would have been nice to know this when I ordered it and who runs out of sausage at a deli. The portions were very small for 10 bucks and the restroom was not clean at all....not too happy right now and still hungery....gerrrr", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ja8FvcWiWHEXME2vmTPTkA", "review_id": "LFM3en3flHtoVii3TeOqlg", "text": "Way overpriced.  There sub should be priced at 6.50 tops.  It's just okay at best.  Their pickle taste like its been marinated in salt.  The worse part about it was that my buddy wanted to go somewhere else but we went to this place on my suggestion.  Fortunately, there was no rift caused in our friendship.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-2Za3ht8nWum4nKNHgkX8Q", "review_id": "fk21RrfmtgQDnyWkHHI5nw", "text": "Nice deli with booths to sit in and eat there.  They have a variety of foods from quick lunch food to full on dinners.  This place definitely has a nice deli vibe.  Very good Italian beef.  Greeted with a smile and friendly banter.  Will definitely visit again.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tpjk7nlVkjPpOnOsNdJDQg", "review_id": "A6BoadHoUfg6XhlyCIdyVw", "text": "Went in for a bowl of soup. I was hoping they would have the beef and barley. Asked the waitress what the soup of the day was. She rattled off \"noodle soup, matzo ball, chicken rice\" These are the regular soups not the special. It was obvious her English was limited. My reaction was \"forget about it.\" I should have just got up and walked out.\n     I ordered the Scottwich--pastrami, swiss cheese, grilled onion. She took my order and disappeared. I realized she hadn't asked my what kind of bread I wanted. I had to go looking for her. She told me \"It comes on rye.\" Before you got a choice and I always ordered an onion roll. I waited and waited. She finally came around and said, \"Sorry they're so slow.\" Well, it's  the high holydays so maybe they're busy catering. After a long,long time I finally got my sandwhich. Expecting oozy swiss cheese. I could barely find it. The grilled onion  was inedible. How can you ruin onions?. I had to pull pieces out of my mouth. I don't think they were peeled. The pastrami was sky high but tough and not juicy. A tablespoon of coleslaw. Instead of french fries some kind of potato hunks, dried out. With a drink my bill came to $17.00. I asked for a box, scooped up the sandwhich, left the potatoes and the slaw--not worth taking home I have been going to Scott's for at least 30 years. Can't believe how the food and service has deteriorated in such a short time. Won't go back. Next time I want a pastramie sandwhich I'll go to the Miracle Mile.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sktfzy8FIq3B4XL0UQBuhQ", "review_id": "uoRFHBZDWisMCiN2-nE0zw", "text": "Man, I love this old place. Conjures memories of the real deal delis that I grew up with in NY and Philly. \n\nStumbled on Scott's when trying to find some good food near St. Joe's Hospital. I now stop just about every time I'm there. Makes dealing with doctors and the drive from Prescott Valley seem almost worthwhile.\n\nKT would eat the Mish Mosh Soup every day if she could. The soup is fresh and hearty, and that broth is out of this world. We've had the Chicken Rice also and it's wonderful. The deli meats (I've had roast beef, turkey, pastrami and corned beef) are all beautifully done, and sandwiches come with a minimum of 8 oz piled high! A really nice touch is the option to select Extra Lean meat at no extra cost. The lean pastrami was absolutely perfect.  KT had the Scottwich last time and it disappeared in no time. And the Bacon, Liver and Onion platter transported me to a very, very happy place. \n\nSides have been ok; I'm not crazy about the cole slaw, which is made with Thousand or Russian, I believe, but KT really likes it. Haven't yet tried any desserts, but have my eye in a few for future visits.\n\nService has been steady, place is certainly dated but clean, and they appear to appreciate the business. Scott's is already on the calendar for next months trip to the doctor.", "business_id": "PxeX1M8WtyPxX1MuuGIh-g", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJBOxmNREXmMGTfXgMcGug", "review_id": "8FWkGVqRzb6xmBM29Q74sA", "text": "Pretty good subs. The pastrami is to die for.", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "R9FyRhL305takxCWbzstvg", "review_id": "wHqi7Uz5cayDwEFuEWYUEw", "text": "I had the 6 inch spicy Italian today. This sandwich was much better than the Subway one. My daughter had the Italian chicken panini that she said compared favorably to one she had at Postino a few days ago. A nice lunch worth a return visit.", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n1p-xOcivPZrItMq1l9KTA", "review_id": "lx7T7Nkdbj_Kj8MBYBLYmw", "text": "I ordered the Steak and cheese sandwich.. Well I got a steak and cheese sandwich with plenty of onions and peppers but what the sandwich lacked was seasoning for the meat.. the meat was bland no flavor what so ever, I'm glad the peppers and onions had some flavor or I would have asked for my money back. Servce was great and the place was clean. I would probably think twice about going back for the Steak and Cheese Sandwich!!", "business_id": "HNusESyB6lEgrf5IUwUr_g", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "KhnR6nDdzj5P_TsgOcI-bQ", "review_id": "Zg8o5-rWWsySpln5HDczqA", "text": "This Subway has the nicest, friendliest staff EVER (the african-american guy always has a smile for me and I love it!).  Even when they are super busy, they work fast and always get my sandwich right.  \n\nGo right at 11 or after 12:30 to avoid the crazy lunch rush.", "business_id": "X8dNaEFH7LWDt1ORmkfDTg", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CM_vuEc6jKqpODm4hZJy8Q", "review_id": "Axonta0gPQLT1EIg-t9MJQ", "text": "As far as Subway's go, this one is better than most than I have been to. I frequent this Subway quite often as it is the closest Subway to my office. The candor from the \"sandwich artists\" is always refreshing. You can tell most of them actually enjoy their jobs. Once I found a piece of plastic in my sandwich. You know when you open a bag of turkey and the edges of the bag are all tough to break open? A sliver of that ended up in my sandwich. The manager was quick to act and ended up making it a non-issue for me. I appreciated how he took charge and took care of it. Just another reason why I go back.", "business_id": "X8dNaEFH7LWDt1ORmkfDTg", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "b60JsTGYbVqUGYbI81aOsw", "review_id": "rnpE9rFFvMKCFSeCg0Y62w", "text": "The D&D has a great selection of sandwhiches... unless you're a veg... and then the selection is pretty limited.... although admittedly, I have never asked for the apple and brie sandwich WITHOUT the turkey to see if they will make it for me.  I bet it would be good.  I make a mean brie and pear panini at home.  \n\nThe veggie sandwich is pretty good.   \n\nThe place is pretty good for escaping a bad day.  You can sit upstairs with your sandwich and a book and sip iced tea until you're ready to go out and face the world again.  I also went on a pretty reasonable date there once.  We sat outside on the upper porch and talked until the place was closing.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "U8ayzBXrBzgjdrCYOzwNOg", "review_id": "bkiePq4JtJ59gWADvvKk_A", "text": "Went for the first time yesterday for lunch. It was soooo good! There is a wine / beer bar adjacent to the main retail / deli area. Lots of unique gifts,  artisanal cheeses and more! I was amused that they take your lunch order on a brown bag and put your lunch in it. Had an excellent roast beef sandwich and sat out front (note for summer: they only have outdoor seating). Clean, friendly and delicious, check it out!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W10N7lgoG9YshvHUC7wSdQ", "review_id": "l96Dy1qDk9SAksifjvaKFw", "text": "This place is very confusing but has tasty sandwiches.\n\nThe good stuff:\n-Sandwiches are quite creative and of high quality.\n-The bartender in the wine area is attentive without being preachy.\n-The shop probably has the perfect gift for nearly any occasion.\n\nThe bad stuff:\n-I miss the turn for this place every time I go there requiring I flip a bitch on Camelback because it is buried.\n-I can't figure out how to obtain a cheese tray they supposedly have.  The last tine I was there a counter person told me they start at $24 but didn't seem to know anything else about them.  I am not spending twenty some-odd dollars on cheese slices that may or may not come with the appropriate meats, crackers and dips.\n-They close too early.  As a resident of CenPho, I am sick unto death of places that stay open through the mid afternoon only to close before 10PM.  I do not eat before dark in the summertime, nor do most of my friends.\n-They do not deliver.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "QT-7jpsEuCR-pFro59KBtQ", "review_id": "J6ml5-aAfWcsEuZWn5n0YQ", "text": "I love visiting D & D. This place is about the atmosphere as well as the food. On the weekdays the place is bustling with corporate America, moms meeting up and exchanging baby stories, a few networkers collaborating on a project and one or two snooty folks. It make up a wonderful array of folks having lunch. \n\nOn the weekends there are families, dogs, children, babies, old folks, young folks sharing stories and sitting outside listening to the great performer chosen for that weekend. There are misters around the patio area.\n\nI love the nooks and crannies where you can sit inside or outside. The sandwiches are good. I love the turkey on dark rye with avocado. They are generous on all fronts. Yes the place is pricey! Drinks, sandwiches and chips can run almost $30 for two people! However you get a free small concert on the weekends. The kids run loose, the dogs bark and it is fun! The wait staff is incredibly friendly and several folks have been working there for years. \n\nThis is not a place for those individuals looking for a fancy dancy sandwich. This is a place to have fun, relax and enjoy some good food and a great atmosphere!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "ZKuevUayT2eqkGNrJm2nAg", "review_id": "oAIe08CyTFpJ77zVuJ7PtA", "text": "Duck and Decanter is one of those places where while eating your meal, you suddenly think, \"Wait. Am I still in Phoenix?\" \n\nThis place is SO unlike anything else in midtown Phoenix that going there for the atmosphere is half the pleasure. It's part sandwich shop, part eclectic boutique, part wine cellar, part loft. And some other things thrown in too. \n\nTucked away in a corner of a generic strip mall the place looks like someone's house from the 70's. Hard to describe. Once you enter there is a counter where you place your order with a little salad case, a cheese case, and a dessert case. Once you get your sandwich (or salad), you can either sit outside on the patio or take the stairs up to the upper dining area. Or sit on the upper deck outside patio. \n\nAnd yeah, the sandwiches can get a bit pricey but like I said, half the fun of the place is the atmosphere. I've always enjoyed my sandwich. It's not like I'm paying for something I don't like. The breads and the 'fixin's' have always been fresh and full of flavor. \n\nGo get a sandwich, do a little browsing, relax, and take in some people watching. \n\nAnd if you can figure out what city the place reminds you of, please let me know. Cause it's not Phoenix, for sure.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_qDCRA8PTafuoXc0VWyBlw", "review_id": "bKHIo-kVi9TxxJ8DfI-pUQ", "text": "I love the Duck! My mom has taken me here for years growing up and I always loved their sammies and pickles. This last weekend a friend hosted a bridal shower for me on the patio and it was an amazing time.\n\nI didn't know you could reserve a private patio and it had the perfect mix of sun and shade. We had sammies and fruit salad catered and bought a few bottles of champagne. What else do you really need for a good time?\n\nWe ended up staying a little longer than our 3 hour reservation and never felt any pressure to hurry up or leave. We still heard the live music and got the energy of the other patrons while having our privacy.\n\nFood was tasty as always. Fresh veggies, hearty bread and I love that pine nuts are in the veggie. One of the best lunch spots ever!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lczLjHO7zIhrmSlOXI3ohg", "review_id": "jmKRzfytQKNH0PPzWhN1BQ", "text": "I really had no idea what I was getting myself into when I went to Duck and Decanter.  I'd seen the sign as I would drive south on the 51 and think \"I like duck, and I REALLY like wine. This place would be perfect for me!\"  As it turns out, I wasn't quite wrong, but it was not at all what I expected.\n\nThe Duck and Decanter is a strange blend of deli, gourmet food and kitchen wares store, as well as wine shop.  It all comes together in a fun and eclectic building set far back from the street and the rest of the shops in the area.  You definitely feel, as you enter the candlelit courtyard beneath an enormous old tree, that the world outside does get a little more muffled than it really should be.  Wandering bemusedly through the tiny shop behind the courtyard, I was really struck by how unique this place felt in Phoenix.  Care is obviously put into not only the choice of wares being sold here, but the quality of food presented to the customer.\n\nWhen I finally got around to the deli counter, I was about to order their specialty duck sandwich when I saw they had a reuben.  As I find it hard to turn down a reuben anywhere, I asked the woman behind the counter what she advised.  Without hesitation she said, \"The reuben.\"  Just as I had hoped and I'm glad I listened.  The sandwich was excellent.  Perfectly proportioned and fresh as possible without going backwards in time.  Making a good sandwich really is an art and the workers here are masterful as their craft.\n\nSitting outside at night with a wonderful sandwich in this strangely out of place shop is an opportunity not to be missed.  But take care to go there when you have some time to really savor the place.  Like the wine, there's much to enjoy here and it'd be a shame to miss any of it.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "707cFAdZjQqGRtDK8KRkLQ", "text": "I could live on eating a sandwich everyday and never get bored.  Oh the sandwiches are so great here, there's so many choices for everyone.  I just don't like spending an arm and a leg for what I get.  Like I said the sandwiches are great, but I have to admit they are overpriced.  I have been to many, many, many deli's and can get something comprable for nearly half the price.\nI still have been here many times and will come back.  I like the atmosphere here and makes me feel like I'm not in Phoenix.  I recommend this place, but be prepared to spend a little bit more than your used to for a sandwich.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VNR7mISfN0nTSP9iuiR5pg", "review_id": "c3kMPQZoQ_ndDkRffJtA8Q", "text": "Great sandwhiches, best in the valley...but prices are still too high!  Yet, I come back...been going here for 12 years now.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YIjGrzJRQVpoZNl1rGXQ9A", "review_id": "pdmDQcc32yXd3fizesPmcQ", "text": "The BK Army had a meetup with our leader the lad we follow and the listen to every weeknight at 9pm on Channel 3. Oh wait, this suppose to be about the food, not Beverly Kidd. But she's so cute.\n\nOk to the food. Its been about about two years since I have been to the The Duck and I have to say I really need to come back sooner next time. My usual fare is a roast beef or corned beef sandwich, but this time I wen for the duck sandwich. I can't believe that I waited this long to try out the signature meal. \n\nYou get to choose what you want, a variety of cheese is accompanied by different mustards, mayo and of course the tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and of course almost every type of bread. What is probably the most fascinating is the assembly process. There are always at least five people assembling the orders, three taking orders or getting the orders to the customer. \n\nYou order at one end, wait around a but and pick up on the other end. On between there are cookies, sauces, coffee pots and almost anything one could want to have a yummy meal. Then there is the stuff for the home kitchen or counter. \n\nSo to the review the duck sandwich was amazing, going to have it again. Got mine on a croissant with a bit of mayo and mustard. Only got a half, with a beer. There is a small pub style corner with a smaller choice of beers. This didn't damper the meal at all. \n\nThe place is always hopigng seems like. Seating upstairs overlooks the lower area, and the outside always seems to have a couple of four legged companions that are sometimes as humorous as the owners. The little fellas seem to know exactly how much they can annoy their larger counterparts. \n\nThis is one nice deli, sandwich shop and gathering of just plain great folks. Oh yeah and Beverly Kidd was great fun to be with and eat with.. she also seemed to like the Chocolate Surprise cake I got for her.... opppss was that suppose to be kept quite?", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gvfZIrC89iWdHd7uuCC8OA", "review_id": "h9GUjqypyQ0mGwqkpHJnJQ", "text": "Have enjoyed this spot for years but what has happened to Camelback store? Sandwiches and friendly staff still good as ever but during two-three visits over past year, once-inviting patio has degenerated into a dirty, neglected eyesore full of dead leaves from nearby trees, dusty unbussed tables and an inoperative misting system. A real turn-off, especially since you have to walk through patio to enter, even to pick up to-go orders.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ImmzK5sLsm5yBOZ8WKxyog", "review_id": "hJ72yO2s8zcArr7BNLQvsA", "text": "I really don't even know where to start with this place.  I've lived in Central Phoenix for 8 years and have always heard about how great this place was.  That's the only reason I didn't turn around and walk out upon entering.  The decor in this place is cluttered, old, and feels dirty.  They sell most of their \"decorations\" and if you are looking for a basket from 1984 you will surely find one. The floors, the tables, the walls - everything just looks old and worn.  I don't find that particularly appetizing.  \n\nSo I figured, this place must make one hell of a sandwich to keep such a high reputation, and placed my order.  While very nice, the staff is s...l...o...w...  \n\nI ordered the briesciutto.  I figured brie, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes - can't mess that up, right?  Wrong.  The French bread was hard as a rock and was way too much bread.  The sun dried tomatoes were huge, but overpowered everything else.  I couldn't taste the brie or the prosciutto.     For what I paid and what I've heard, I had expected much better.  I was very disappointed in the entire experience.\n\nMy overall recommendation: just go across the parking lot to Einstein's.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nBiaXAhX0uegJmVyJFJZfA", "review_id": "9ueHKv84SVpuWG_c9XWd8g", "text": "The pros: \n- fresh ingredients\n- attention to detail \n- variety of foods, snacks, goodies and drinks\n\nThe cons:\n- expensive\n- location / parking inconvenient\n\nBrief review:\nAll in all, a good place to hang out and grab a drink with a friend when it's nice outside. Friendly, prompt service. Clean tables. Great atmosphere!  The only real problem is your wallet is going to be much, much lighter after you leave.  If you're going because you're hungry and you want value, this isn't your place.  If you're going to hang with friends to relax and enjoy the day, I think you'll enjoy the place.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EklwqiWtpD1RisEk599dqA", "review_id": "W8Ga8Vjq0lgmFNYYZynmAA", "text": "\"The Duck\" has been a regular haunt for me as long as I can remember. Even as a child I loved going to the Duck & Decanter. The sandwiches are absolutely delish as well as original. If you're not feeling adventurous though, you can always creat your own favorite. The cheese selection is decent and the cheese plates are always generous. In the wine room, you will find an excellent selection wines and beers, and an always helpful and knowledgeable staff member should you, like myself, need help making a choice. The patio is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, especially when there is live music and fabulous weather. (Plus dogs are welcome on the patio.) Family owned and operated, the Duck is a valley favorite as well as my favorite!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 10, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "GRc0ishku-ZQK0rP4auZFQ", "text": "I've never seen a real duck at this Decanter, but I'm pretty sure that if they knew what a great little treat this local business is, they'd be lining up and quaking to be let in. \n\nDuck and Decanter is an adorable little local deli, wine bar and gift shop in Phoenix. With a perfect patio to enjoy lunch on a nice day and a gift shop with unique finds to browse through while you wait for your sandwich, it's an enjoyable experience all around. \n\nThe food here is freshly made and up to gourmet par. They have a selection of cheeses to satisfy any dairy like and the wine is equivalently nice. I like to visit the Duck when I want a quality lunch and need it in a short period of time. My go-to sandwich is the ham and brie with honey mustard. It's a big sandwich too so I always have a left-over afternoon snack. They have a huge selection of drinks and chips -- including baked lays and for the times when my sweet tooth takes over, they have a variety of brownies, cookies and candy as well. \n\nI always enjoy browsing through the gift shop and it's a perfect stop if looking for a unique gift that's off the beaten path. Duck also supports local AZ so they have several events throughout the year with local businesses and promote other local happenings around town. \n\nThe wine bar is intimate and full of spectacular vinos. I always forget about the wine bar and need to remember to visit more often. \n\nAll in all, Duck and Decanter is a true treat for my taste buds every time I visit. If you're in a hurry, call ahead and place an order to pick up because it can get pretty busy during lunch time. They also deliver!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TJZNX5bMUBlK7tQ_nfxb5g", "review_id": "bkvEKh-H-ZZhqYzKJ98Gjw", "text": "I love this place so much. Delicious and fun to be at.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y6nFfP2v17y5hqEmZp05Mw", "review_id": "c4rs1Avpy-bADsep4_knXQ", "text": "Our weekly Empowerment meeting creates around lunch. It seems we are forever looking for a place that has good prices and a quiet place for us to brainstorm and raise our energy. We have stumbled upon Duck and Decanter. \nFinding this restaurant is only half the battle, the other is where the heck the front door is. I felt I was intruding on the outside patrons, only to realize I had to meander through, taking a glimpse at what they were devouring to get to the front door, an added bonus I suppose. \n\nOpening the front door to a happily buzzing place seemed like quite a treat. To your right is small wine area, to the left were barrels and stuff. A bit confusing, but basically it is like walking into a deli shop of olden days. I had no idea what I was doing. I stood in line and squinted at the barely visible menu of an array of deli meats, smoked meats, salads and more. Of course being gluten intolerant one can hope she has hit the conscious jackpot..but not today...I will just have the insides..no bun! But wait! I see smoked duck and wait..I can order the sandwich of my choice and have it made into a salad. Well that is a great compromise! \n\nOf course to know me is to know I am gunna ask a lot of questions, my main concern, does the smoked duck use nitrites, nitrates or any of those other nasty carcinogens. Rather shocked by the question, the gentleman serving me has no idea and had no intentions of looking. Damn! I was really hoping for the duck! \n\nI quickly go with plan B as I weigh nitrites or high fructose corn syrup and soybean oil..with that it was the tuna salad. \n\nYou can not pay for your meal in advance as the idea is to meander the store..so I did. there were barrels of tea and coffee ready to be ground at your request. I was not impressed with the coffee grinder on the floor-ewwww. There was also an espresso area but it was not operational. \n\nThere are gadgets to buy for your kitchen, and packaged condiments and foods that I presume they make fresh there. There are fountain drinks , bottled drinks, good assortment of water and non alcoholic beer, and loads of sugary add ons within tempting reach right at the cash register-brilliant! And there is not tempting this fort Knox (well the rice cripsy treats looked..nooo must...resist...\n\nI get my food, pay and go up stairs. There are different levels and two places to sit outside, which makes this place even more interesting. \n\nI open my package and there right on top are two pieces of bread stuck to my tuna. I read the entry for the Entree salad and it said nothing about adding in the bread. I ordered the salad due to the fact I can not tolerate gluten. \n\nToo hungry to care, I peel off the bread and I dive into my food and I am shocked at how awful it is. What is that mushy stuff? I think it was water chestnuts in my tuna salad. Who puts water chestnuts, (if that was what it was) in their tuna salad? \n\nI was unimpressed with the fact that the tuna salad was put on a bed of spring lettuce (which is a thumbs up for this nutritionist), some sliced celery and string cheese. Cheese?!? Who eats cheese with their tuna? \n\nThe tuna itself was extremely dry and too salty for my liking, and I had a tough time getting it down, and eventually I got so turned off I did not finish it. There was no dressing and no taste.  I ended up not eating the salad either. What a waste of  $10.00 including guilt tip! At least the company I was with was fantastic! \n\nSome restaurants ask you if you have been to their establishment before so that they can have the opportunity to give you the best experience possible. I truly believe this is something Duck and Decanter could adopt. Maybe I was supposed to order dressing, I have no idea. Since I had never been there before and did not know what I was doing. \n\nI did ask someone else about the ingredients and she took the time to look and confirmed my suspicions-sigh. \n\nI can't wait until there is a conscious shift to what we are putting in our bodies and those who are Celiac or gluten intolerant can eat without anxiety! \n\nIs this a place for those who are Celiac or gluten intolerant? \nNO there is not enough awareness of ingredients, and handling of food. \n\nBathrooms? yes weird..outside of the building, but clean. \n\nWould I return? \nNo but for the sake of my friends, which is way more important, I will and eat some where else first.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "jl3reeqMGE7ooiWftpAIuA", "review_id": "PByrzlIlEAH3kzamQ_eZAA", "text": "I think I'll end up at the Duck & Decanter each time I come back to visit Phoenix.\n\nI've tried the turkey sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich and both tasted fresh and great.  It might run you a couple of dollars more than a Subway sandwich but it's worth it.\n\nService is great, but as others have mentioned its not really a sit-down restaurant, you go up and order your sandwich, pick it up, and you can sit either outside or upstairs if you want to 'dine-in'.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKKVpwp1ERdWUl4lqc8ChA", "review_id": "ZZ3ocytr3Ah6vRhF8s7JqQ", "text": "Not sure how they got four stars. The place is cute but that's about it. It is unkept and feels dirty and old, it has a potential of being a great little cafe if they would serve good food. \nOften run out of ingredients, the sandwiches are not cheap and they don't give you much for your $.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xFG4Ca2HHmbxDTkMlmHnjQ", "review_id": "gFPqPO2m5rorHUcl4gC83g", "text": "Very good prices for food, and it's great! Wonderful service as well. I also love their selections of breads, meats, cheeses, etc, etc!\n\nSome of the items in the store (not on the menu) are a bit overpriced. Also, when I have taken my sandwich home, it didn't last very long and wasn't nearly as good as it was in the restaurant.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "0RgLmPjw6jnlsYsoNgPdpQ", "text": "I have enjoyed this place since I was in high school!  I love their sandwiches...you get to make your own!  I always get ham, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado and sprouts (sometimes) all on whole wheat!  Yum!  I also love a nice chai too!  They have a cool set up you can eat up or downstairs.  They have a giftshop which is cute.  I have not gone there for their wine bar, but I hear its good!  I would try it!  All the ingredients are fresh and the staff there are always so upbeat and friendly!  It is always busy so just be prepared for that...you can always order ahead!  \n\nThey also have a location downtown...its nice, but this one is better.  That one caters more to those that need something to go quickly!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Q-e5Kriu18oFX5orJkoNhA", "review_id": "sLKWxOwXfPqsRCMBH492UQ", "text": "I have been here a ton of times and the sandwiches are always great. The have a lovely little market as well and the patio is the best. On Sunday afternoons they have live music on the patio.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mEgD2AGWGKD_gs-Jf3Ypew", "review_id": "eMN7Vq43SAyJhJGn67HIzQ", "text": "Wow this is a really cool place.  Im not sure if the Duck would qualify more as a deli or a grocery, but its got a pretty wide selection of products.  Nice selection of beer and wine and  cheese.  The architecture of the building is pretty neat as well!\nI stopped by here for the Local First event and it was really impressive!  There was a beer tasting going on on the patio of the bar and samples of cheese and tea provided for free.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qQns9dP75RNOWOVWI_ZKZw", "review_id": "3mXMYCWEhQMGSaTk7tvTGw", "text": "We visited for the annual Local First Fall Festival. There was no parking available, so we had to go across the street. There were also too many people, so crowding and navigation were problematic. There were a good number of tents offering free samples. It was great to try food from several local places, since we got to discover new places to visit later. Unfortunately, none were selling food, so we couldn't also get lunch on the spot and had to go elsewhere for a full meal. I like this event as a way to try food samples and explore potential places to visit in the future.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tXhlRAnR3_GoWvewfQni4Q", "review_id": "YV2mNsXYtd6fBiZYcnyk7g", "text": "The cheese selection is very large and reasonably priced for the kinds of cheese available. That is not to say that duck and decanter is cheap. I prefer the staff at the north central location over this location. Duck and Decanter almost has a monopoly on unique cheeses, coffees, teas, etcs. The only other real option is AJ's and the prices there are exorbitant.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joEN2Mx6n2FNzsIrR0CpjQ", "review_id": "uiraMHxSre9SeBMd68s5fg", "text": "I'm the very rare Phoenician who has been born and raised here. Most of the older, more established places really resonate with all of us, since we've frequented them so much throughout the years....or at least that is me. For those whom aren't from here, or do not know of Duck and Decanter, all you need to know is that this is THE ONLY BROWN BAG PLACE YOU NEED TO KNOW OF. Period.\n\n**The Layout**\nAs soon as you walk in, you see a number of things First you will notice the fun food items and nick-knacks on shelves, all usable and able to be purchased for use in your kitchen. Off to your left you will also see a coffee bar which is directly in front of the wine room. Each offer excellent products as well as experienced servers who can help you decide further. You also will see on the left wall a large selection of extremely high quality coffees from around the globe. Finally, to the right a large deli section with fridges filled with the same meats, cheeses, and sides you enjoyed in your sandwich\n\n**Fud**\nThe food is excellent, of course. Everything used is waaaaay above the quality of normal sandwich shops. You have a wide selection of fresh made pasta options as well as soups and other various sides. Its truly up to you to make your own brown bag special. My favorite is the Sonoran Chicken, with a wheat bread blend and swiss or provolone.... You can't go wrong with anything here guys. The staff work hard and care about your experience.\n\n**What else?!?!**\nThey have awesome music events planned out each week utilizing the patio out front. It is a two story building, so you can go upstairs and go up their for a group event if wanted.\n\nENJOY EVERYONE!!!!!!!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_s5XYVfUjBD-1sj7ZNxFZQ", "review_id": "A69edtH3acr5azIJOJrxUg", "text": "The Duck and Decanter is THE place for a sandwich or a glass of wine. Great food and wine selections. I am not a beer drinker myself, but friends tell me that the beer selection is also stellar. Staff is always friendly. Can't wait for the summer to be over and to enjoy a leisurely afternoon on their patio again.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ufcuBP32bl-DrqKnHCWCZw", "review_id": "f6Lw2mR1tOhwjmHiNyNkxA", "text": "My favorite sandwich in the world. Been eating here since I was 2 and I will never get tired or sick of it. Duck and decanter holds a special place in my heart. There is nothing bad about this place :).", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "kdI1Jh6wN6WzeTM4-fapOw", "review_id": "xz7Y2Lh5z0gCGQxOsv4stQ", "text": "Omg this place is so cute I love it so much. There place makes me feel like I'm out at California in the red woods or something eating amazing sandwiches. I had there ham egg and cheese sandwich was like the best ever I so am coming back I love it love it love it.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 16, "useful": 7, "cool": 9}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "PUFMLHPXUjdVZmRaNzwQyA", "text": "I dig the Duck.  I don't even really know what to call it.  Part store, part bar, part deli, part someone's living room who doesn't make you feel guilty about not helping with the dishes, only catch being you actually have to pay for your wine and cheese (which I'm totally fine with if it means I don't feel guilty for not helping with the dishes).\n\nBasically the duck has everything you could possibly need dispersed at different locations around what appears to be a large cabin with a lush green park in front.  You get your items (wine, coffee, sandwiches, whatever) and you mosey around, find a place to sit and enjoy them, just like you would in your own backyard, except your own backyard probably doesn't have as extensive of a wine collection or an award winning cheese department (and if it does, I officially hate you).\n\nI like to come here for happy hour (M-F, til 7:00, $2 off house wine and draft beer) or on Sunday afternoons to do a little daydrinking and people watching.  I don't have kids or a dog, but people that do seem to love this place.  Normally I don't prefer my wine with children (probably why I don't have kids), but the Duck's overall mellow environment somehow soothes me to the point that I find myself actually enjoying the presence of the mini-humans. And if I enjoy anywhere enough to actually consider motherhood, it's probably worth at least a dozen or so stars, but Yelp only goes up to five so five it is.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "onPPIsOuapHADtNxwdQclg", "review_id": "-o9sYUOwD8TjPo8m7GZoSQ", "text": "ABSOLUTELY....one of my favorite sandwich shops! There are lots of seats upstairs, but my wife and I prefer to hang in the cute little wine bar... Go figure. Unfortunately it seems every time we stop in it's a bit hot to eat outside, but we keep meaning to sit there someday.\n\nLots of local items for sale, both palatable and not. On our last visit we had been out shopping for a piece of art for our living room and stopped in for lunch. When we were waiting for our sandwich to show up we spotted a beautiful framed photo which was exactly what we were looking for. BONUS! \n\nEnjoy", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rWd_99XuAuDaL82qRdm6sA", "review_id": "76RIq_yGb9u6hXP7VX159g", "text": "I have been coming here for 20+ years.  Love this place, the food never disappoints and we have made great memories here over the years. I actually worked here many years ago for a summer and found the stock rooms and prep rooms to be clean and well organized.  People that know me know I'm a big fan of this place, i thought it was finally time to review it on yelp.  \n\nMy favorites sandwiches are: The Hot One, Where's the Beef on a Pita, Where's the Beef add turkey, The Whole One on French bread, Turkey on a croissant and The Genoa!\n\nGreat family that runs this place, the selection and service is wonderful!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "08_x9Um9czH-fYCUNZfSEQ", "review_id": "07XGSVWhFTXvqbm3JiXfhw", "text": "Very delicious sandwich. Great Wine Collection and they have live music on the weekends. I will definitely be back.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J0UoK9CUq6QyFamCrpUHwA", "review_id": "aDm9xXRfC_QoSPBvAf-_WA", "text": "I love this place!\n\nWhenever I go I get a Roast Beef on a Kaiser - great sandwich! And the flavored tea, try the flavored tea.\n\nFun, friendly atmoshpere. People of all types in here!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B0OBZi3Yh3WuwmWeCZf-sw", "review_id": "XK_9pMfa2b-c2US-AI1A3w", "text": "This has been my go-to Phoenix sandwich shop for over a decade.  Amazing food, great atmosphere, good wines and beers - I happen to know that the owner of a hot downtown Phoenix craft beer joint comes here to hang out and grab a craft brew....\n\nFor sandwiches - you cannot go wrong with \"the duckling\". Get it.  One time I got something else, and it was good....but I was sad that I didn't get the duckling.  So, that day I are two sandwiches for lunch.  It wasn't comfortable, but that's what I get for not ordering the best sandwich this side of the Mississippi the first time around.\n\nOh - and they put your sandwich in a bag that has \"the nooner\" printed on it.  Ha.  Nooner.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fXdskdCFDQdZh_-Fif6LIg", "review_id": "3L_sGxvB_W0IH2CeOvT_Qw", "text": "Love the honey glazed ham pocket sandwich. It's a must try. They also have a great selection of teas to choose from. I personally love the cherry and blueberry.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MLNXzph9nlCXGiSuv5G5Yg", "review_id": "KPaEZOKq9ZWg8WWOBVzY9A", "text": "I remember my Dad taking me to Duck and Decanter all the way back to grade school.  In fact my Dad has known Randy and his family all the way back to when Randy and my Dad were friends at NAU.  Their 16th Street location is as recognizable to me today as it was back then.  Today I get my fix sometimes at their original location, but also sometimes make the journey to their Downtown Phoenix location on 1st Street and Jefferson.  But for a true D&D experience, the original location is where its at (even if it might be a little hard to find).\n\nDuck & Decanter is a sandwich place first and foremost, but beyond that its a tough place to define.  In a way I sort of liken it to La Grande Orange Grocery in that its a restaurant that also has a number of grocery items you can grab on the go.  There's deli meats, cheeses, wines, coffees, and even a respectable selection of local craft brews.  There's a number of other miscellaneous items available for sale too (not all of them food or drink).  Theres seating in both the lower and upper levels of the place as well as a nice patio outside that will often have live music.  The staff has always been friendly and the mood is always casual and relaxed.\n\nThey serve breakfast and lunch items, but a true experience here is all about the Nooner sandwiches.  You can customize your own or get one of their signatures.  The Duckling is one you have to try once.  Duck, turkey, cranberry walnut relish, cream cheese and greens on walnut bread.  To me its almost like Turducken in a sandwich.  For custom sandwiches, I recommend the smoked turkey or roast beef.  There's a plethora of breads to choose from (I'm a sourdough guy) as well as a bunch of toppings to choose from.  Be sure to study the menu before ordering as the sandwich combinations are endless.  They also have some hot sandwiches to choose from if you wanna go that route.  Oh, and they always throw in the pickle and taffy are free.\n\nSo if you're around 16th Street and Camelback and looking for a freshly made sandwich or just a casual hangout spot, drive into the Sports Authority shopping complex until you reach the southeast corner of the complex and you see Duck & Decanter's original location.  Beware this place does get busy during the work week, but you can order ahead for pickup.  Its great to see this valley gem thrive and still stay true to its roots as long as it has.  Hopefully Randy's family will continue the business long enough for me to take my own kids here one day.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B0OBZi3Yh3WuwmWeCZf-sw", "review_id": "fynq7iacLnVz-vKimD-3ow", "text": "So, I hope the management takes a look at this review and makes some changes.\n\nI wouldn't have out anything negative up here except that I spoke to 3 employees about this, and it seems to be an issue - that, and I want this place to be amazing and successful always.\n\nI will update and change my rating once things are fixed.\n\nTwo visits ago, I ordered two ducklings to go.  If you notice my last review, I have been ordering these for over 10 years.  \n\nWhen I got home, I noticed something was off.  No cranberry sauce!  I called to restaurant to ask if they changed their recipe.  They said no.  Then I mentioned that there was no cranberry sauce, just extra cream cheese - he said \"oh we are out of cranberry\".  He was genuinely concerned that I wasn't told when I ordered.  I threw out the sandwiches and went on with my day.\n\nToday, I came in, ordered a duckling, and confirmed that they have all the ingredients, and they did.\n\nNow I get home, and while there is cranberry, it barely covered the piece of bread there is barely any there.  They did add extra cream cheese again to make up for it...\n\nDuck and Decanter... I love you guys.  I love the duckling - the way you did it up until last month.\n\nPlease take this opportunity to train your staff and make this sandwich amazing again.\n\nI'll update my review once it's fixed.\n\nThank you!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UpK8NyZyIsIekzplH96acw", "review_id": "vli2dUthbVhEdtwjZytmjw", "text": "I had the the chicken curry in a croissant. Very yummy. They also carry Grapefruit with Tupelo Honey candies in a tin, deelish!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wU3D6Oag7t51f9SHauYHVg", "review_id": "wx8Lb1b4TBeM7hVnIrhcLw", "text": "Great food, great staff, great drink and tea,great place to bring you clients. \nThanks guys for being so great.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U2Ez3lMr3CHuNl8NFww4QA", "review_id": "J-nZl1djypOFORvFylTr9w", "text": "I'm a little late for National Sandwich Day but this literally IS my favorite sandwich place in the Valley! It has been around for YEARS and is truly a Phoenix gem. (I have been coming here since I was a little girl!) From their amazing bread to imported meats and cheeses, you will not be disappointed. I always build my own imported ham sandwich on their incredible French bread (...try their different mustards! I love the champagne mustard). Their iced tea is also a must. Whenever I come on weekends, 90% of the time there is live music on their gorgeous, tree covered patio in the afternoons! I can't wait for an excuse to come back soon!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bKKVpwp1ERdWUl4lqc8ChA", "review_id": "h_dEcL76YJFzQBSCZXB5tw", "text": "Tried it again. Still not good. Great service! Cute store. Sandwich just not good. I tried the tuna on white rye. First of all not sure why he recommended that for a to go and eat in the car option. Not easy... But the flavors were just not there. Oh well.", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "cVnTuRV4ejo7apmEHQyaDQ", "review_id": "NmhmsRhbXMZM6nQ5EQ6l5A", "text": "I come here way too often (at least once a week) and have only ever gotten one thing - the curry chicken salad. It is seriously the best thing ever. It's a lot more than just a restaurant, I've picked up treats to bring home and also cooking supplies! It's a really cool place that I highly recommend checking out. They also have a great patio!", "business_id": "HIiVx2mseVWKtx8TKfWC_A", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "XBHJCDzNh--mBhJkzyM_iA", "review_id": "UZKnw-vy9Du6J6S6b3g3Ow", "text": "I can never turn down NYPD- NEVER!\nSo, like Allison said, what's up with the Pepsi product?  I prefer Coke as well.  But since this review is about the food, I give 5 Stars.  The pizza is pretty darn good.  I prefer the straight up pepperoni but when I am feeling meaty, I like the Brookly Family with the sausage and pepperoni.  \n\nThe atmosphere is very casual and laid back, perfect for shoving pizza down your throat.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9nsagwu1NPpg099IbLWmSQ", "review_id": "IYUi84yTQcUkFitvNMgFog", "text": "NYPD Pizza in the Camelback Colonade is a great little place for casual, no-fuss dining. The pizza is excellent, along with many of their pasta dishes. I have heard really good things about their cazones, but I have not ordered one yet do to the 20-30 minute prep time. The prices are reasonably cheap, and the service is friendly. Recommended.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3VrmfYq9WPq5eJs2zqN_jw", "review_id": "WdVLkYC4TvJvPI1N5TNX9w", "text": "My girlfriend and I had a mean craving for pizza and wings after browsing the Phoenix Zoo...We thought this place was Streets of New York, till we got there and it was a NYPD (did I mention I don't like police). lol So we said screw it and decided to check it out anyway. When we got there the host seemed annoyed and practically threw our menus on the table. He Sucked! \n\nWe ordered the Hell's Kitchen wings and the Philly Cheese steak pizza. First off the Wings were fantastic, although not as spicy as we anticipated. The wings came with sliced jalape\u00f1os scattered over the top of them, but it was just a psychological thing to make you think they're spicier. The Philly pizza was sub par. It was low on cheese and some what under cooked. There was still water from the meat running of the sides, basically making the crust soggy. \n\nOur waiter was very generous, unfortunately I forgot her name. She changed my perspective of the service.  For some strange reason, the host was still giving me the stink eye...I think he liked my girlfriend or something or may be just hated his job. lol    \n\nOverall, I would have preferred hitting up Streets of New York! By the way did I mention I don't like police. Except a friend of mine who just graduated the academy. Congratulations! Now keep me safe from other police.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "YzNZNgpOy9tthDnczS_ajg", "review_id": "jNNYVf_Ktoj9Zv9HYwFkQw", "text": "Coda B. and I don't go out for pizza very often. This is for 2 reasons. 1. Coda likes Domino's. 2. I like, nay, LOVE mushrooms on pizza (among other delicious vegetable toppings) while Coda prefers his pizza be served with toppings that, at one point, had a face. I'm not a vegetarian by any means (see my review of Blue Nile for proof), I just strongly prefer veggies on my pizza. I feel the tastes compliment each other better, and it's also much prettier. Neither of us is a big fan of compromise, so splitting a pizza is usually a challenge. \n\nNYPD took the pain out of pizza for us. We ordered a 14\" 5-topping and our AMAZING server let us know that, if we so desired, we could do 5 toppings on one half and 5 DIFFERENT toppings on the other, at no additional charge. I wanted to kiss her feet. I don't think she realized how far we would take it though, as our respective halves did not share one topping. That's right, we don't mess around. At this point in the meal, my Yelp rating of NYPD was 5 stars. Of course, I still had to eat the pizza.   \n\nIt is utterly confusing to me how so many places can claim to serve \"New York\" pizza and fail miserably, while almost every pizza place actually located in New York manages to pull it off. It's as if something magical happens when pizza is prepared in a new york zip code, and it's nearly impossible to recreate. But people keep trying. NYPD did not successfully recreate New York pizza. However, for Arizona pizza NYPD is definitely up there. And no, I've never waited 4 hours for pizza.\n\nFour stars for the food and cute, albeit somewhat gimmicky, ambiance. Five stars for the service. Our server was incredible, and they even gave us a gift bag when we left! It had coupons and a magnet! I used to order from a Chinese delivery place solely because they gave you little trinkets with your order, and I do order happy meals every so often so yeah, I guess you can say I'm a fan of gifts with food. So thanks for the magnet, New York Pizza Department. I will be back.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NsIoM2PlaL28E-jbrs4Zlw", "review_id": "p7TfYMjEPkNuPBNr80TrdQ", "text": "Decent pizza for a chain.  We ordered a side of meatballs which were just ok.  There was too much bread crumbs and not enough spices.  We ordered the \"thin crust\" which isn't what you normally expect.  The \"thin crust\" was really just the standard pizza crust.  Would come back but definitely not very memorable.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylbgyS2p_uSZndpqrqIv-Q", "review_id": "EAhLpp4chMpVmrwc0ALQZg", "text": "Great service (a waitress named Emily). We got our food pretty quick, and it was delicious, and for a very reasonable price. Warning: the size large salads are HUGE, so order a small if it's just for one person. Wings are very tasty. I'd recommend it.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "5iEqfyqKGxTKMsj5uCSm-w", "text": "I really like this NYPD location.  I don't know that I have been to one in the past, but I think I could be a fan if I go enough.\n\nI came here for lunch with a co-worker, and we both had a really good time.  They have a nice menu selection, and the staff here was pretty darn cool.  When we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess, who asked us if we wanted to sit down and have a waitress, or go with the Express Lunch.  She explained the express lunch to us, and we went for it!  We didn't want to waste any time digging into our food, and I'm glad the hostess told us about it right away.\n\nThe food here was pretty good, and along with plenty of seating, a bar area, and a nice big menu, I can see myself coming back here as a customer.  Keep up the good work NYPD!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7Ot-v89x44U_VdIPgD3qKg", "review_id": "0DMTM4Dw7YO9mX9TJDxrQg", "text": "Great food, great staff and i can bring my dog.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "n1jU9uP2QuL0JaPlZFInMQ", "review_id": "uYqdRTb0wzzmo4lOYPjOZw", "text": "It was so hot on the day I went to this place, they were baking the pizzas on the roof! hehe!  I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pizza, pretty damm good. I have 2 slices and one of Sicilian; all were just like NYC. The service was good too, unlike in NYC. :)", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UrYrbyLgF_VN3mUrPVKBSg", "review_id": "u4KKyAfAR4AJ5m3tOJIqhw", "text": "Great place! Great pizza, great prices, and great fast and friendly service...", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9F3ZmyGKIA6ALNWgEq3Log", "review_id": "hi9R9Io3-4YvHU3xEH50Aw", "text": "I ordered take out from here last night, and I love the idea of having New York filtered water in your crust. This is supposed to be the ingredient that makes real NY style pizza taste the way it does. I ended up ordering a sicilian style pizza, and got the full size pie. \n\nMy only complain in general would be the cost for my pie. Total after tax was 29 bucks, and thats a lot of money for just one pie. I understand the cost of food and labor along with the better quality ingredients, but I don't even spend that much on an Oreganos deep dish pie, and theirs actually taste better! The sicilian here doesn't really stand out. There's not enough sauce or cheese, and the toppings are just so so. The crust was nothing special, and I honestly thought that Pizza Hut's pan pizza tasted better. I got the Vinny, which has five toppings on it, and split my pizza with two on one side and three on the other. I got meatballs and tomatoes, and pepperoni, mushrooms, and black olives. Meatballs were dry as shit and sliced. Even Barro's has better meatballs! Everything else was just so so, I can get the same thing but better at Barros, at a fraction of the cost! \n\nAll in all, two stars for high cost and nothing to back it up. I get it, a bunch of people hype up your joint and that's fine, but follow through with it and make that 30 dollar pie blow my taste buds out of the water!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EV_aZIOJE_jhIrOFuMxXBQ", "review_id": "KjeOE_oPOlY8TxKiLOJcpw", "text": "Great food! The wings were big, and saucy, just the way we like em! The pizza was tasty! The crust was nice and crispy. We will definitely try this place again.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "K0euQLFAcKhQPZ6JxGAryg", "review_id": "kU91gvsA4kFqniN-d9fDXg", "text": "I must say I was pleasantly surprised.  I ordered a 10-inch pizza with breaded eggplant and artichokes.  It was soooo good!  This pizza definitely reminded me of home!  Shoutout to my Yelp friend Ebony W.  It was her check-in that sparked my curiosity to try this spot :)  Ooh and they have locations throughout the valley.  I will have to try the Scottsdale location next!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vNiZxkC44FQVXdPK5IzmfA", "review_id": "ZD309haOtRnc7qTVz5yucg", "text": "NYPD had been a staple for our family, but we've moved on. I am from the northeast, and very particular about my pizza, and am willing to pay the extra for it. I first experienced NYPD at another location, and fell completely in love. Continued to enjoy on a time to time basis as there wasn't a location close to where I lived. Moved very close to this location, and literally ordered take out the very first night. Very happy, excited about our new home being so close. We made NYPD a weekly thing for us, still for the most part as take out, but the food quality seemed to be slipping. Something different was off with each experience. It eventualy got to a point where we questioned why we spent the extra money on quality that was getting to be less than ideal. We reserved ourselves to finding another pizza joint in the neighborhood. Tried a few other places, eventually settled on one we liked, while not as good as NYPD once was, a lot cheaper, and better than it has been. I am not going to drop another buisness name into this review, as that isn't the point, NYPD's drop in quality is the issue. Sorry, we were once in love, but we have to break up....", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ZQv0H00BXdspIoWVCfPtxA", "review_id": "qqxyn4vbTV6OaCwlh9kDiQ", "text": "Freakin' love this place. Even tho I've never actually been in the place, I order from them all the time. Quick delivery. Decent prices. And DELICIOUS food. You HAVE to try the garlic knots. Girls who take your orders are always very nice.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jOSsRM0hFV8afVUyuIoMWA", "review_id": "0wGuMghKSmtIEzKm9iYl5A", "text": "I visited NYPD this past Saturday. I haven't been here (or it may have been the other location back then) in years since I was a kid, but had a craving for really good pizza and from what I remember, this place has great pizza. So I came with three of my cousins. We knew it was Saturday night and would probably be busy, but we went anyway. It was pretty busy so we were seated by the door which I didn't even care about since the place smelled so good. I was looking forward to getting some broccoli pizza (which very few places have) and I'm sure that would have been great... if we ever got any service.\n\nThis was really upsetting. It was pretty busy that night so we waited 10 minutes without drink orders without complaining... and then 15 minutes.. about 20 minutes into our sit-in, I notice that there were people cleaning the empty table next to ours and waiters standing around. Now that I think about it, maybe they didn't even notice that we needed service. But nonetheless, no one came and even asked if we wanted water. Eventually, we just left and had to get food somewhere else. \n\nReally disappointing.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ylyVSS7H5NJPpu90swck3A", "review_id": "_8TKmwj4rCOE62tWFwko3g", "text": "I have been here many times and the pizza and service are always excellent. I've never been let down. So NYPD has earned 5 stars from me!\n\nThey've also updated their menu to offer vegan cheese and salad pizzas. Just as yum as their regular pizzas. \n\nBe aware that it takes about 30 minutes to get your pizza. They don't cut corners here. Get some appetizers if you can't wait that long. Salad is a good choice. I personally don't want the cheesy, doughy apps because, well, the pizza is cheesy and doughy. But my dining companion loves those cheesy garlic knots with either marinara sauce or ranch dressing.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "hdZ3rlgFXctCOUhzoOebvA", "review_id": "X860PnSz6G8HxTmbePHlOQ", "text": "Well, I pretty much love NYPD Pizza. Calzones are my favorite. I've been ordering the Frank Sinatra with various fillings for years. Absolutely adore the Ricotta and I was extremely happy when they introduced the small size...which is still big enough for 2 meals. I do enjoy the pizza but in my personal opinion, it's better as takeout and then being baked again in your oven...I prefer it a little crispier, pretty much always get pepperoni and basil...occasionally throwing in pineapple. Also get ranch with everything...I'm not huge on ranch but I would bathe in the ranch from NYPD Pizza. The cheesy garlic knots are also phenomonal!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1LAKPA1YPLi8Ifusfie8pg", "review_id": "aDH0atdjTLa-0Ktj84gWTA", "text": "I ordered a pizza for delivery and requested it be delivered to my work office (right up the road) by noon. This was at 10am. By 12:07 I called to check on the order. I was assured that it had already left the building and was on its way. At 12:30 I called and was told the same thing \"Oh yes, she just left. It should be there any minute.\" 12:50 and my pizza finally arrived. The woman who brought it had a piece of paper with my name on it and nothing else. She was on the phone, on hold, to find out if I had paid by card or if it was cash. I informed her that I ordered the pizza over two hours ago online and paid by card. She ignored me and we stood there for 5 minutes before she would hand over my small, now cold pizza. I signed the blank piece of paper. Now with 10 min left in my lunch break, I opened the box to find a cold and soggy pizza. The crust was wet with, I don't know what and the bottom was almost completely soggy. \nThis is probably the worst experience I have had. One thing after another, not to mention the website crashed on me three times when I ordered, should've know it would be a problem.\nNeedless to say... I won't be eating here again and neither will my friends.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kHI1UedCN7pNnYEknsmqDA", "review_id": "1yUDewDut7TDN7v3x0W8og", "text": "It's time to update my review to 5-stars.  Since moving to Phoenix and writing my original review for NYPD, I have tried other pizza deliveries such as Papa John's, Pizza Hut and Domino's and I felt like I wasted my money.   NYPD's one con is that it is very expensive for pizza, but at least it tasted great!  The staff is friendly, the delivery guys are always polite, and the pizza is consistently good.   Don't waste your time with other pizza delivery.  NYPD really is the best around Biltmore/Arcadia for delivered pizza.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "BiZvuNKi0bs_YwttHhhq4w", "review_id": "Pc3XGGv2SWXW79-2WfflZA", "text": "Although some of the guys seemed a bit confused around lunch time, the service was great and quick. This was my first time eating here and its great pizza with great ranch dressing. We had pepperoni and cheese slices with a salad. The salad was big enough to share so that was nice. I would definitely order from here and get delivery or just go and eat here again. They had some renovations going on during our trip there but it was still really clean and nice inside.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WjHV5BSPPven3UJbPLoXzQ", "review_id": "Q6bJI0sUVz76klWQ05hgwA", "text": "What has happened to this place??  New management?  I came on here to see if there are any other disappointed customers recently.  My office has ordered from here numerous times for years. We know it takes over an hour for delivery so that is why we call in shortly after they open.  Last time we ordered it took 2.5 hrs for our food. They gave us a 50% discount. We were never gonna order again.  However, I am pregnant and just miss this place!  Today after an hour and a half went by I called to check on order.  \"It was next out for delivery.\"  The girl didn't seem to happy I was checking up on it.  It took  2 hrs this time.  The worse part is it seemed they threw on some cheese and did a quick run to heat back up.  It was awful.  Looks like Streets Of New York it is for now on.  :(", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_HgGXTlIpT3VfO-8QQXpWw", "review_id": "-qXOFHCo-DzmhLxMGpOyHA", "text": "Definitely not NY pizza...I'm disappointed they actually call themselves  NYPD.   U want real NY pizza go to momma Mia or venezias.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APcVBxRZsiAYX6em1MNaTw", "review_id": "dyJciudGUn69FEPzONiHuw", "text": "Pretty great pizza but when I pay for double pepperoni on a pizza that feeds \"2-3\" and it runs me about $20..I'd love to see more than 2 pepperonis per slice.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "Wh5pL_iTBOj3R4W7cJWEkw", "review_id": "qKTPRgwnrzlp-1d7qyFswQ", "text": "ehhhhhhh...I had higher expectations for this place. But sadly, their pizza was mediocre at best. But it could be that it was the type of pizza we got. \n\nWe got the pesto chicken pizza and it was extreeeemly greasy. The food sat very heavy after, which I hate. We had stuffed ourselves with the cheesy garlic \"knots\" (rolls, more like it) which were pretty ok. So when we got our pizza, we couldn't each much of it and had a lot leftover. \n\nBUUUUTTTT, the pizza tasted much better the next day. It was really good actually, that was nice. \n\nThe service is good. There was no wait and the food came out pretty fast.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JQKxQNy6GqMB_rVkmRmMQw", "review_id": "9NmeP0Vjs3PaPqgYgpr0LA", "text": "One of best places around to get a pizza. Staff is always friendly. The only gripe I have is when I complete my order online, they try to get me to pay at the store. The only way to pay when doing an online order is paying immediately. I don't know why they ask customers to pay at the store, when they already paid. Other than that, really good food. Not greasy, which is a huge plus for me.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D9383n0VtunCl7X9liMT1A", "review_id": "om-TQYOfMsK85CFTjJK9pA", "text": "My gal pals and I usually get together a few times a year to celebrate our birthdays.  This is our go-to place as it is centrally located between our homes.  We are always pleased with this location but our visit on 9/1/15 was truly the BEST.  Our server Michelle was amazing!  Super enthusiastic and provided excellent service.  She acknowledged it was a b-day celebration and said happy birthday to the birthday girl numerous times throughout our visit.  She made sure we knew about the complimentary dessert and of course we took advantage of that.  :-)\nI would have to say this is not the cheapest pizza in town but it is REALLY GREAT tasting and they have a great happy hour.  I highly recommend the Strawberry Fields salad.  Delicious!! \n\nSide note to management..... our group (all ladies) did stop going to your restaurant for a brief time due to the homeless/disadvantaged people approaching us and begging for money every time we were in the parking lot.  It appears this unfortunate situation has been rectified as we saw security patrolling the lot and not a single person approached us for $$.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EJDmZN3hg1QyQgqAu0055w", "review_id": "ee9b1crrDJDD_UAOTTLkPQ", "text": "Came in to have some pizza while waiting for a car service to be done across the parking lot. The restaurant was not busy in any way but instead of seating me, I was asked to go up front and order then sit anywhere I would like.  When the cashier finally got done looking at something her co worker thought was funny, I placed my order then sat down across the way so they could see where I sat.  While waiting for my order the same cashier came up to me asking what I was doing in the restaurant sitting at a table. I told her \"I ordered a pizza from you a few minutes ago and waiting to eat it here\".  Eventually it was brought out to me in a \"to go\" box, not served in a way as if I would be dining in.  I told them that it would be fine, I was too hungry and bothered to ask them for anything else.  After I started to eat my food, they decided to sit down a small family with a few young/loud children at the table two feet away from me.  Again, it was not busy, they had the entire restaurant to seat them that did not have to be right next to someone else already upset with them. Wait, how did they even get seated? When I walked in they wouldn't seat me!!  So needless to say, major fail and will choose somewhere else next time I am near that location.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pzSxQt-xfrKuVRhrKJJF6g", "review_id": "4OiJ5lX0PpvEJpGME5J0kA", "text": "Ice Cold zucchini appetizer. Been here before it was good. But this ruined it for me. Makes me think none of it is fresh. Our server Natalie was great and apologized more than once and also took care of it. Limoncello cake it's really good.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kNAvZVbvkQNjU2LF8ocRbA", "review_id": "f5JfEz_XHMUpdii4Ogmu2Q", "text": "If I could give 0 stars I would. Came into eat good pizza. Sat for 20 mins without any type of service. Zero menu, zero water and zero waitress. Sad thing no one else was in the place except for one guy sitting at the bar drinking. Food maybe good but service sucks. Would not be coming here ever again.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "chSCSFb2GssYC7sbjrsTbw", "review_id": "mrMxTT9CrAn1-lreYNuXCg", "text": "One of my favorite places for a casual, delicious meal. The service is always excellent and friendly. The pizza is just the way I like it - thick, chewy crust with a sweet and slightly tangy sauce, with lots of cheese. Garlic cheese knots and baked ziti? YES please! Also, best white pizza in townn! Finally, DO NOT leave without getting the zeppolis with three different sauces - LOVE this place!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vS3wU1sjG9gyG7bTMyXFCg", "review_id": "SaSr8srKKLh85UkJD6u4qA", "text": "Love this place. Great pizza, good wings, good service....a great spot for NY Pizza. Also they have a great selection of slices at lunch time. I recommend this spot for sure!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VmpaV08L5gnVYlJQf3U3Cg", "review_id": "IP6bqz423v2PsmvlaOc32Q", "text": "Ordered pizza and knots to the hotel, was quick and excellent!!  Will definitely order again next time I'm in town!!", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "87PyuaVWNZEyeiMD6yrDtA", "review_id": "09BYnq2YkAhAXvNEiZjKAw", "text": "Stopped in for lunch, great lunch specials, had a slice & Cesar salad for like 8  bucks, Pizza wasn't bad but I prefer Chicago style and obviously this is NY style.\nFour Stars. will return.", "business_id": "TqHTtjPANCBKGsjGBjDoQQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "5-2JHDnSsoSaoRKDHPeTtQ", "review_id": "QY_QUUJmIwCpSl0vg-S47Q", "text": "Whenever I feel nostalgic for my childhood, I go to Miracle Mile and order a straw sandwich on onion roll with a potato pancake and homemade apple sauce on the side.  It is a total guilty pleasure.   They've been in the Valley since 1949 and when I was a kid we used to go to the Christown location every weekend. My grandma used to always order the polish sausage  and my mom loved the hot brisket sandwich.  Even though it's not an authentic Jewish deli, it's still really good food. Other things I love here are the New Yorker sandwich and the vegetable soup.  Lots of yummy food at a good price.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Im21ac2UE0oEUOLtBByWpg", "review_id": "3WsvZ2UQrtjIoB1brAU_3Q", "text": "So you may feel like a cattle in line to get branded as you shuffle through the gated line on your approach to the bar, but it will be well worth it. You are here because you like delicatessen sandwiches. Whether its corned beef, pastrami, or one of those 'other' meats you will walk away satisfied. I usually order the New Yorker on rye bread with a potato pancake and a Dr. Browns cream soda. Mmmmmm", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 2, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "d66FhQQZzFDKxklh6t63RA", "review_id": "YRjHyS0RofcqFytvZGZwaQ", "text": "I was driving by looking for a place for lunch and I stopped in, hoping for some deli food. \n\nI was quite surprised to see that it's actually an old-school cafeteria. I didn't know that these places existed anymore and I was ready to be charmed.  Alas, that was not to be.\n\nAlthough I came inside in the mood for pastrami, watching the staff throw together - and I mean that quite literally, I've never seen anybody, anywhere make a sandwich as quickly or carelessly - I lost my nerve and ordered the meat loaf special, thinking that was probably a better way to go in a place like this.\n\nUnfortunately the meat loaf was dreadful as were the mashed potatoes.  Absolutely devoid of any flavor and covered in a gloppy gravy.  Seriously awful.\n\nI see that one reviewer described it as hospital food.  That's being charitable because some hospitals actually have edible food.  It's more like what I imagine prison food to be like. \n\nIt's also not particularly cheap.  My prison plate was $9.73 with the tax.  Not recommended.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9K0JDQTeRgo4fbs-fSnRgA", "review_id": "f8QJgOYLvy5cQhaj4cj2zw", "text": "Wasn't in the mood for a sandwich this day, so was happy to see a nice selection of salads to choose from. Ordered a grilled chicken salad that was simply divine. Large portions of chicken served over crisp lettuce and a balsamic dressing to die for. Very yummy and satisfying lunch. A great find in Phoenix!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gyq22D54Y8qoj8VQ7JU0Uw", "review_id": "4f9iuReXivloHq6xL6WimQ", "text": "Not sure of why I stopped in here today, curiosity maybe? I had to shop at Ritz Camera then Best Buys for electronics and I found you in-between.  Now I have my favorite(s) Sandwich stops that I frequent (we should have just driven over to the Vermont Sandwich Co) but curiosity killed the cat, i now know why.\n\nUpon walking in, we noticed it was desolate, but very clean (extra stars for that). But found we were having a language barrier problem here... I spoke English, not really sure about the other side of the counter. Now I know the workers know what's on the menu and the proper way that they'd like to receive that order, but never being in your diner before, I found them very short tempered and impatient with a newbie. Not outright rude, but cold and unwilling to explain. Anything.\n\nYour cafeteria food was very very bland, I order the Corned Beef, cup of Chicken Noodle soup and was TOLD fries came along with the sandwich (I wasn't told that I could have picked another side, other than your fabulous stale fries) I shouldn't even mention the bread choice fiasco. The pie was disappointing and your 'fresh' brewed iced tea tasted like someone left the dishrag in the bottom for added flavor, at least there's water. I didn't try the Mac & Cheese my son had, but that was left behind too, I guess I should have for the re-cap discussion in the car ride home.\n\nSorry guys... I wish you tried harder.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 1, "date": "2010-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kOb1hWSwA6aD2mRVy6lqFQ", "review_id": "7-UFEkP8KZJy-3kPkcQlKg", "text": "I had a pretty basic sandwich.... turkey and cheese on a kaiser roll with fries. It was pretty good I will have to admit, but $10 for a sandwich and drink definitely makes it not worth it. I would visit more often than 1 or 2 times a year if it were not so expensive. Yea, I am cheap but .... its a sandwich.......", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 8, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "JffajLV-Dnn-eGYgdXDxFg", "review_id": "VbVYgDRCzlMKcIPRebR7dw", "text": "So, I love deli food.  a lot.  I've tried a few deli's out here, including these guys, and I have to say, I think I like them!\n\nPrices here are typical deli, but from what I can tell, cheaper then others.  You can get just about anything, anyway you want.  I love how they have Matzoh Ball soup, big huge deli sandwiches, and all the fixings.  YUM!\n\nThe past few times I've eaten here, its been on lunch with coworkers.  I've kept it light with my order, since falling into a food coma and taking a nap at my desk after a huge lunch is generally frowned upon by management.\nI've gone with the Kosher beef hot dog, fries, pickle, and tiny pop for a grand total of $5.24.  My friend usually gets the tuna on wheat while here, and she likes it here as much as I do!\n\nWhat I do find odd, is that its buffet style serving.  You walk through the line, give your order, and walk down with your plate while the guys behind the glass fix your order.  Service here is quick and efficient, and seating is plentiful, even during the lunch rush.\n\nI would recommend this place to most anyone, and they have multiple valley locations.  yummy!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "Aaafbip-U2aeTXbvinBLiA", "review_id": "iLnGwBxGgn4GWbmDE4gq_w", "text": "Mmmmmm..a Combo please!  Pastrami and Corn beef together at last on a soft onion bun with Swiss cheese (or without)..best thing when you are craving MEAT! Yep, certainly not a diner for vegans.  Miracle Mile has been around forever, and I love to have a great sandwich or entree at this location.  From deli sandwiches to daily specials like meatloaf, roast chicken even cabbage and corn beef, it's a miracle I haven't gain 20 pounds from here! And they have Cream Soda...mmmm.   Side dishes include fries, potato salad, salads, mac n' cheese and potato pancakes.  The portions are huge that you can share or take the left overs home for a midnight meal.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "QThlnQ7AvzZwXHKD5DjdCw", "review_id": "er9uFIdgih5sloX3CoeXaQ", "text": "I had been wanting to stop by this place for a while, and finally decided to do it today. I was hoping for a bigger selection of salads, but it's a 'deli,' so it can't really bother me that salads aren't their main thoroughfare. I opted for the Supreme (Turkey, Bacon and Cheddar) on wheat with lettuce, tomato and onion; I think I got Provolone instead of Cheddar but I'm not complaining. The bacon was wonderfully crispy, the turkey was thin and absolutely delicious, and the pickle (spear on the side) was cold, crispy and yummy. I got applesauce on the side instead of fries...I only took a couple bites (waaaay too full), but it's very good and it's chunky; not quite so pureed as traditional applesauce. I don't know if they have it made for them or if it's some applesauce you can buy that I wasn't aware of, but I like it. I'll definitely be back at some point, and I'll probably get the same sandwich.\nThe servers were also very friendly; all in all it was a satisfactory visit.\n\n\n**Update**\n\nI SWEAR when I was first typing this, it had the Scottsdale address. This is in reference to the Scottsdale Promenade location; I have never been to the Camelback one. \n\nThat is all :)", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rYLbXiiMwc-iEIuZWtvmdQ", "review_id": "0GlRikljAzX41A7Rb9d6IA", "text": "I am such a fan of this deli because they offer quality food at a very reasonable price. It has a real East Coast feel when you walk in and the staff is super friendly. I would recommend anything on the menu and don't forget the fries!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "_4lqpCYCqOQzbB6xQGGhrQ", "review_id": "1Hujw_Mb5jx2M-3ZrqyNRA", "text": "I walk in here with the intentions of getting an egg salad sandwich, when the three people in front of me order a \"straw\" sandwich.. basically pastrami, sauerkraut, melted cheese and bread.\n\nDamn that sounds good!!\n\nSo i end up getting the same thing with a side of fresh fries and a pickle.\n\nThese sandwiches are big enough to share with someone, but with me starving like I was, I quickly polished off the entire thing.  it was yum.\n\nI used to go to the one that was at Christown, but it's been closed for many years.  I was happy when they opened up this location.  It's right next to work, so that helps.\n\nI will be back!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "HpxGTDm60d9JapjN36JFSQ", "review_id": "pF05URr8fIlFsMaL8WnOSw", "text": "Awesome food and great service.  Their reuben sandwich w/ fries is to die for!!!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w3vaAEovbaHTIJg6iKI72g", "review_id": "GixIpD-9umZKEJ5HeKUKqQ", "text": "Best deli i have ever been to! Have been a loyal foodie fan since it's inception at the old christown mall. The newer location Rocks. Great food & Prices. The busers are awesome- you feel like you are being waited on by top notch servers and they arent even servers! just because its a deli doesnt mean the service experience is underrated.Please TIp  these awesome servers- they deserve it! It is my moms favorite deli also....we will continue to be loyal foodie fans of this awesome deli.FYI- Best Rueben Samy i have ever had!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3IvLtjTkLs_B1FexZwHkRQ", "review_id": "-OImjDiCTkShCKIr8fX7-Q", "text": "Brisket on a kaiser with the juices dripping onto the bread. Makes it a little hard to eat, but its yummy.  Fries are good too.  A little spendy, but all in all a good deli meal.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MvtiKzhpLk6A_JWg69HlJQ", "review_id": "3ZP6Fx7DKDp389j86jOvsQ", "text": "Some thing are ok here. Some things sit in the heat bins way too long and get tough. Prices are a bit high for quality of food here.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tBvrnSCLSpUdCDm5w5GPkg", "review_id": "oG-0wUAWq2WOMYvU8EZ-Vw", "text": "I guess Pastrami is the way to go here and I do not like that so can not offer a fair review on that. However, friends say it is pretty good. The sandwiches are fine but not a 5 star deli. They have a nice selection of foods and sandwich options. The desserts look good but I have not tasted any in a long time so not sure how yummy they are. I did not see any Black or White cookies nor Cannolli tonight but I think they have NY style Cheesecake now and again. \n\nFor my dinner tonight I had the Chicken Salad on an onion roll. I have had that a few times in the past and it has always been pretty good. It is not the best I have had but pretty good. I will leave it at that. They also have Knishes, which are hard to find in Phoenix. \n\nThe problem is this place is expensive for Phx standards. I just got back from NY and I paid more for three items here than I did for 6 items there. Hmmmmmmmmm??Of course the food is not nearly as good as the NY food. \n\nI guess this is probably one of the better delis in town if you can not make it to Cassellas in Scottsdale or NY Hero in Downtown Phoenix.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "fezRz8fMPcvCFYuQu3XamA", "review_id": "p83P6GhkSY0our-r4-WuWw", "text": "One of the best places in town to get a New York Style Pastrami Sandwich.\nEvery time I came into town from San Diego Miracle Mile\n wound be the first place I eat at.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "W_R-gVF8OHNrIhtmyhDnyg", "review_id": "wqgLxt69zF5WuorDBpYRnw", "text": "Classic Phoenix Deli that has been here since I can remember as a child at Park Central Mall and Christown Mall.\n\nBest deli sandwiches and soups, my go to sandwich is the Hot Pastrami on Onion Roll. I don't think I have ordered anything else the past 10 + years. \n\nService is fast as you go through the deli line and always plenty of room for any size group.\n\nLocation is central to anywhere in Phoenix with plenty of parking. \n\nAlways clean and nice to done at, will be back again and again as long as they have pastrami and onion roll.\n\nOne of my favorite lunch locations", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "woCDLUuclM2RwlLAKPDFrw", "review_id": "yE3C0FcxizpXBXFWwuiRlg", "text": "the best pastrami you'll find anywhere........another favorite of mine is their mac and cheese........I just wish they had a place closer to me again so I could go there more", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "SZ5sx3eoAFL7H-s6myMqUA", "review_id": "o8VDLFTzq9vrhon67Tj13Q", "text": "Everytime I'm the area I go here. I've had the New Yorker, the Ruban, and several of the sides. The food is always fresh, and the bread is soft. They have awesome options. Best sandwiches ever! This is a must go to.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6J5yqkOIReXxtjkFbvm_-A", "review_id": "3ZyrZO0zEPwz4oXyA7EPfQ", "text": "OMG I haven't even been there yet and I love this place my husband Pete just won a year of free pastrami YUM!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Wf1x15Wc6xuA5jtuWlTV8w", "review_id": "vUUuctPoz6MHefH6L4cmng", "text": "We came here so my fianc\u00e9 could have his fill of deli meat... I ended up having a bunch of sides and they were all crazy good. The Mac n cheese was insane. The cole slaw and potato salad were delicious. The French fries were crisp and though needing a little salt - were perfect when dipped in ketchup. I  tried a bite of the onion roll on my fianc\u00e9's sandwich and it was so delish. \n\nEven as a vegetarian I would come back again to try other things. \n\nAlso the service was incredibly fast despite the place being packed and all the food was fresh and hot.\n\nPlus it's right next to Last Chance. Double win.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wTZOQ5CwuMc6s750fctl-w", "review_id": "Yh6xJNauuthgfiLL940OJw", "text": "The best Kosher style deli in town. \n\nMy fave place used to be Abe's but since they went kaput I decided it was time to give this place a shot. Boy did this place deliver. Not only was the pastrami sandwich  delicious and filling, but the sides exceeded expectation as well. Most places outside of New York don't know how to make decent potato salad or cole slaw. Miracle Mile delivered on both! (though do skip the macaroni salad, that's my one criticism).  \n\nI left feeling full and happy. If you haven't tried this place yet and are having a hankering for real New York Jewish deli food, don't bother going to any of the other places in Phoenix claiming to be New York style delis (you know who I'm talking about). Just come to Miracle Mile. It won't leave you feeling disappointed. \n\nA note to the uninitiated: if you come here, order pastrami, corn beef, or any deli-type fare. I have no idea what their fruit salad or their pancakes taste like and you shouldn't either. Order real deli food and I guarantee you will be satisfied!", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Pjs5Fq7n6wJ9zSoGJGhWJA", "review_id": "nXq_7sovszohJhfu2gSxew", "text": "Had the stuffed cabbage. delicious!!!!!!! Side of veggies and water. Will definitely be back.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "OXWWC30x-1Ee0B6hXLLZfw", "review_id": "IH76AVc-xFuW212MkCzlvA", "text": "Chicago needs more deli's like this. Cafeteria line and you just point at what you want. It was sensory overload for me. Lasagna, potato's, Pulled pork. I was freaking out! But I knew what I wanted. I passed by several Subways and Jimmy John's to get here. The pastrami on rye with fries had my number. The sandwich was right on the money. juicy and packed with meat. The fries were on the crisp side. The mac and cheese came free with my Yelp check-in. Cheesy, creamy and full of flavor.It was a typical lunch crowd with everyone enjoying their meal. Next time I'm in the area. this is a must on my list. \n\nOH! And to Kyle S. Who has his taste buds set on Big Mac's and Dorito's. I am quite sure this fine establishment will be here way past your expiration date. So there is no need for you to return and ruin your youthful vibe to choke down a meal that was made in house instead of pressed and steamed at a factory overseas.", "business_id": "fmuj7u1gflmEjW-h0v9bwg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "M6hieO-LbXPG1WBQXjXA1w", "review_id": "vSeq3Yyw3UQFkzIufIBSeQ", "text": "This was a delightful find as I wandered from the Ritz Carlton in search of a quick lunch.  The owner parle francais, as il vient de Lyon, and even when he speaks English he mixes in French words.  Having grown up around French-speakers, I found this comforting and home-like.\n\nI got the zucchini soup and loved it.  Had cream in it, but not too much for a low-fat item-seeker.  It came with a delicious baguette.  While I've never been to France, I've heard rumors of how flavorful the bread is and this bread seems to match the descriptions I've heard.\n\nTheir menu offers several options for those who are calorie/fat conscious.  Several salads and healthy soups.  The \"house\" salad has salmon with lemon and olive oil on mixed greens, not the average house salad in the US, and makes for a refreshing change of pace.   The menu also includes several dishes with duck.\n\nSitting on a table near the cashier are several magazines to flip through, mostly french.  So, I entertained myself during my meal by reading through a french recipe magazine.  Marveilleux!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "0bNXP9quoJEgyVZu9ipGgQ", "review_id": "245tSUfjQOx0BFRhoJVe3g", "text": "Love, love, love the goat cheese and leeks quiche and salad combo (love the mini-baguette, as well).  If you like hazelnut, you MUST try the hazelnut royale.  Totally decadent!!  The croissants are magnifique!  I like the chocolate and the almondine the best.\n\nI really must return soon to sample more of the lunch fare.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "q0KigjVBtb6dfRjX3QJbsQ", "review_id": "KqygONQSAUEbdT-XUo1l5w", "text": "I have been looking for a cute French cafe for a while and stumbled into Au Petit Four by accident. It is my new favorite French place in Phoenix. The people working there were French, were speaking French, and had French music playing. The doors were open and the air was chilly and it almost felt like I was in France. \nI had a croissant for a snack with an espresso, then tried the spinach quiche and a pastry. It wasn't cheap, but it is located in the Biltmore, so no surprise. I'm very impressed and can't wait to go back.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WXi3Ulga_migZyvAUZdNCQ", "review_id": "u8fJF4cJoyYfTmuwN_8aLA", "text": "Au Petit Four was a fabulous lunch find! Located in the Esplanade, its tucked into a nice spot behind Houston's. Simple Decor, nice patio and plenty of tables. Lunch was so tasty! I ordered the lunch combo, 1/2 a cold sandwich and soup. The soup was a minestrone and it was so fresh! The noodles were nice and firm and there were tons of vegetables and beans. For the sandwich I ordered the Prosciutto & Brie and it was awesome! For 2 lunch combos, 2 beverages and 2 pastries the total came to $31, not bad for a fabulous french lunch! I will definitely be back :)", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "hjJPKQ1Ah91h3fVbc8GsOg", "review_id": "mknjQozHkvM6eYgKY9QL_A", "text": "La baguette was tr\u00e8s bon! pardon my franglish! I have more reason to frequent here now, to improve my francais!\n\nI was glad to know that my \"Bonjour!\" was elegant enough to the native ears of the French owner.  :)\n\nIt's been a little while since I last heard the authentic tones of a Frenchman/woman, so I was immediately pleased. woohoo!\n\nAlthough I have not tried everything on the menu, just by the look, vibe and first indulgence of their \"sandweeeesh\" I will critique it now!\n\nI had the Parisian (Paree-zee-ahn) baguette and it DEFINITELY did not disappoint. EPIC PASS.  I was very impressed on the tastiness and freshness of the ingredients.  The bread itself had the desirable softness and texture that I would expect from a genuine baguette (as I had in France).  The saltiness of the ham, the balance of the mayo, the eggs and lettuce was just superb! I truly enjoyed every bite!\n\nI had a side of pasta which tasted kind of fresh and dressed with I thought was bleu cheese (I didn't clarify with them).  For beverage, I had a very good tropical tasting, iced tea.\n\nI thought the decor was friendly, warm and inviting with French artwork while music played in the background.  The owner and his wife basically run the show.  They were very friendly and attentive.  I will strive to come here as often as I can so I can fine tune my French.  I have a feeling I will make it through most of their menu! The smoked breast of duck sounded intriguing! j'adore duck!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aQQn3GztQ_gTb0QOEnxyCg", "review_id": "sIbFSXOH1rJg7CJ9ly6ZyQ", "text": "This place is horrible.  The sandwhich/paninis can be summarized as follows.  They take some french bread, put maybe a slice of meat or two on it, but no more, and toast it.  They have absolutely no meat on them.  You will leave hungry, along with lunch taking a bite out of your pocket book.  Pricey and bad service.  I have eaten here 3 times, as I used to work in the vicinity, and every time I had absolutely horrible service.  I always have to get up and ask for napkins, refills, silverware, whatever it may be.  Also, there pastry selection is always inconsistent.  I have also had several of their muffins.  They are ok, but not anything special.\n\nI would not recommend this place and certainly will not go back.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "PVbcpvrSKv2GTBK9QiQgiA", "review_id": "fhX7fxTew0A80MLRrjp03g", "text": "OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED!!!!\n\nI cannot believe how much money I spent here for two sandwiches and two sodas.  $25.46\n\nThe mozzerlla panini had tasteless tomatoes, the thinnest slice of procutto that had a large peice of fat in it causing me to nearly gag.  Plesto sauce was okay.\n\nThe roast beef sandwhich was a huge dissappointement.  Two thick slices of overdone beef, two thick slices of cheese and a tasteless tomatoe with the top hard vine connector still attached (who wants to eat that?).  When I say thick, I mean, 1/6 thick but did not cover from side to side of the bread.  \n\nThese sandwhiches were $9.50 each!!!!\n\nWe got one with pasta salad (corkscrew pasta and a dressing, no veggies or color) and a green salad (lettuce and dressing, nothing else).\n\nWe also got two diet cokes.  In a can!!!!  For $2.25 each!!  They did'nt offer a glass, ice and straw which in my oppinion might account for the upcharge, but no, nothing, niet.\n\nThis place might be okay if you are in the area, at the building working or visiting someone, but we drove from Ahwatukee.  So not worth it.  Do not drive to this place.  Do not go out of your way for this place.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dtj7o6gW1PF_boO9_QC-w", "review_id": "Q2HMtL2CphIggoQwAXQSzQ", "text": "So let me preface this one star with the fact that we never did eat here. The reason is because despite the fact that the website says they close at 9:30 on Saturday, they actually were closed by 8:00 when we went there....TWICE! Note to Au Petit Four, this is 2011 and either update your website or inform people if you close early because it is slow. We drove from Southern Scottsdale to Arcadia and it was a waste of time. Also, waste of groupon money!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "eSbl3Q1HxQuZTmu5dqpn-g", "review_id": "mGPD5MN9i4cQQMf89AUzng", "text": "A very friendly, true Frenchman. A very proud owner. Curbside appeal is non existent. The interior is inviting & charming. The pastry display is disappointing & a bit unkept, but makes up in true cultural flavor. Although only three stars, hoping to see this business supported.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "snRwZlK-VSsKAqUNpomCMQ", "review_id": "UIOQv6E2eK7IXlrG4vYp5w", "text": "The pastries here are awesome. They are the best in the valley. The owner is really friendly. I love the chocolate ganache and black forest . It is a little expensive but it is well worth the money !!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1lNo1hVxPsTLHWfQoiORSQ", "review_id": "7V1W_64JBH9GJT6G4ZZ5JA", "text": "Love this quaint little place. The owner is the sweetest Frenchmen I've met. I stopped in on a rainy morning and had a spinach quiche. Great little place. He told me on Saturday they have special dinners and a Dj. Will be back!!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "bKKVpwp1ERdWUl4lqc8ChA", "review_id": "TK4cex-2VBmq4lzUz7WS4Q", "text": "BEST croissants I had in Arizona ! \nOwners are very nice and friendly. I didn't try much more but it is worth a stop just for that !", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NU45QdRtiHNM60mZIXXkCA", "review_id": "Yhv1UBwAj-JGuFmi4sLkgA", "text": "Decided to try something new for our date night and OMG! What a wonderful surprise. Do not be discouraged by the way it looks. The food is amazing and cannot be more authentic. Both, the owner and the chef are French. The owner is very friendly and attentive. The pastries and desserts are home made! It's a must try! We will be back!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "GRgBu4K7GOb3354esp_xkg", "review_id": "725WuT-zoPwZODb4FswjyA", "text": "The second I came in to Au Petit Four I was really hoping to have a wonderful breakfast. Located in the old town area, I thought that a small, family-owned french breakfast place would be the perfect refreshing break from the trendy (Read: untsss unttsss untss music) mimosa-brunch places and overly-priced-food restaurants. I wanted something fresh, homemade, french and delicious.\n\nWe ordered an iced latte, a nutella crepe with fresh fruit and whipped cream, a croissant with egg and sausage and a normandy creme (ham, cheese and egg). The food came in before the waters and drinks, and unfortunately, they seemed prepared ahead of time and left to sit.\n\nMy normandy crepe looked (visually) delicious. When I started digging in, I noticed that it was a little cold (aka not prepared fresh) and that the cheese was barely there and already solidified and not gooey. The flavors were ok but the crepe contents were very flat, so they were very stingy on the portions of their ingredients. The crepe was topped with a sunny side-up egg but had no sauce or added flavors to it. I tried adding hot sauce but it really didn't make the dish any better. That was about $8. My iced latte was approximately $5 and really tasted like coffee with whole milk - and the coffee was not a great quality. Not an enjoyable meal.\n\nMy friend ordered the nutella crepe but was delivered a crepe stuffed with fresh fruit instead. Apparently, the order is EITHER a fruit crepe or a nutella crepe, not a nutella crepe served with fruit. When they took it back, they returned the same plate with a hint of nutella placed on top (my friend has already cut into the crepe earlier). The whipping cream was not your typical type: it was very dense and heavy, a weird combo between whipped cream and thick evaporated milk.\n\nThe service was decent but we were the only people at the restaurant besides from 2 other ladies who were just having coffee. The place was very empty, which is sad to see considering the 3 breakfast places adjacent to it had a 30-40min waiting line. I really want Au Petit Four to succeed but they need to overhaul the quality of their food and the attentiveness of their staff. With no customers to make them busy, there is no excused for stingy cold food.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "SlCfUUr1Pa7CzzSxbMH1pw", "review_id": "4441qOPv-Yp-w00mHu6Eug", "text": "I am a huge francophile and my boyfriend has been raving about this place for weeks. We finally went for breakfast last Sunday and I was pleasantly surprised. It is not the cutest place - it lacks any real decor which is a shame (at least it's not pretentious) but what it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for with the food.\n\nBEST CROISSANTS EVER. My only complaint about them is that they aren't bigger. I was literally rationing my croissant throughout my meal so that I could have a bite of it with every bite of my spinach & mushroom omelette - which by the way was also fantastic - and that's coming from someone who's paranoid about undercooked eggs and NEVER eats eggs unless they are cooked in her very own kitchen. \n\nWe ended up wracking up an almost $60 bill because we brought home a doggy bag of baked goods from the attached bakery. THEY WERE TO DIE FOR.\n\nhttp://instagram.com/p/SbAhDjsBH7/\n^ pic of the baked goods I got. Tiramisu, fruit tart, and assorted macarons.\n\nDownside: not a great variety of options for vegetarians like me... but enough that you can repeatedly go back for those few dishes you specifically crave.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "18Fzi6nFr9g7cIeGwYp1mg", "review_id": "vnwwBu9y8coYn4MuQ7nWsw", "text": "Not my top 5 smells to smell when you walk into the place.  The place is half restaurant/make shift bar.  The other side has their small display of assorted pastries.  No prices listed, so be sure to ask first.  I got a quiche, cookie, and small slice of apple streudel which rang up to $22.  The cookie was inedible.  The strudel was good.  \n\nThe biggest thing about this place is the cleanliness of the place.  The place has a stink of a sewer.  The gentlemen who took my order was on his phone, then proceeded to handle my food without gloves.  The problem here is that he actually touched my food with his hands as he steadied the food on the spatula.  He then placed my food on the counter, not on a plate and then transferred the food into a to-go box.  To top it off, the bill was $22 bucks.  What the heck?!?!?!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0elOBxpFFa3yB7Ul63t7hA", "review_id": "9Zi1djuMrBuJ0bkSg5oXNg", "text": "This place is nothing wonderful. The croissants are nothing out of the world. They are half the size of what you would get else where and double the price. They are the most expensive I have had in all of US at $4.80 a piece!! They were stale and nothing great and this was in the morning at 8am. Go else where", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "x419Hv-rSGs_Z4dEaNbtJg", "review_id": "WqpxLQgIXai-vQN6bbjLlQ", "text": "This place was great. We enjoyed how small and authentic it was. Low pretense, great food.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yUVkF4yu6pvpWfx0kNTiXw", "review_id": "fTMD5dHxTnvApsxhk704ZA", "text": "I loved this place.  The food was good. The surroundings were peaceful. The servers were friendly.   Tired of corporate restaurants and was so happy to find a local breakfast place that takes their time to make good food.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kpo20fBM7l-C5yX5gcAd5w", "review_id": "g9U8A5_HAIoPqoMcrA2qBQ", "text": "I am a BIG fan of french food and found this hidden french family owned restaurant while walking back to my car one afternoon. After looking at the menu outside of the restaurant I added it to one of my \"must try\" restaurants where it sat for a couple months. Finally I made it to breakfast and was pleasantly surprised! There wasn't much going on with the exterior decor of this place and unless you were looking for this place you would easily walk right by and not even notice it. The interior was decorated with pictures and paintings of Paris and France. There are two tables only on the entrance patio and about 20 tables total on the inside. Out of all of the times I have been here there has never been more than 3 other tables filled at a time. Its very quiet with mellow French music playing in the background. The owner has a very sharp french accent which I really enjoy and it always brings back a lot of great memories of my past trips to France. There were a lot of great options to choose from on the menu. I myself am a HUGE fan of the crepes and swear by them and they are cooked to perfection and there are a ton of great choices to choose from. The eggs benedict is also amazing! I have only had the breakfast here and its as good as the phenomenal and authentic food I have experienced throughout France. The service here has always been great. The pastries are wonderful if you like sweets and croissants also are a great choice and literally melt in your mouth. Overall, simple/casual atmosphere with authentic French food right in the heart of old town Scottsdale.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ielFkc-6VRKOrTiEhtQSZg", "review_id": "9nL0T4Pdyr4Q9QcLgeVGHQ", "text": "I mispronouced something on the menu and I got an entire lecture about it complete with the mocking laugh. Sad cause i could have actually liked this place. \n\nWord of advice: get rid of all the gimicky advertisements including the sign for the casino. Make it into a french cafe NOT a billboard in Times Square.", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "abO0-xrd2HCI0NMlleMZGg", "review_id": "uP9WlIg03GSmOAlMcGFP8g", "text": "I'm so heart broken that this place closed down. My husband and I stopped here everytime we came to Scottsdale for desert and coffee. And above all for Macaroons to go. I loved the ambiance just such a cute place with character. I'm going to miss taking to the owner with his French accent about different pastries. I have yet to find Macaroons that have been so delicious!", "business_id": "wftoNIA0Q8nX-Da47psBCA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8kiDj9agtvVXJvO0sGwPWw", "review_id": "dxHSDjc-C3NXVYDcj1Ymew", "text": "Never having eaten from a Blimpie's I was excited to try them out and really surprised. I expected something like Subway, but they are blowing Subway AND Jimmy John's right out of the water. If I have my way, I'll NEVER GO BACK TO SUBWAY OR JIMMY JOHN'S AGAIN! \nMy boss bought me a sandwich-the Ultimate Club-which is one of their warm subs, so I can't speak to the price. But boy oh boy was my sandwich good. No sooner had he laid it down in front of me and it was GONE! The bread was great, they didn't skimp on the meat, the bacon was real and not that floppy chewy stuff-it had a nice crunch to it, but wasn't overdone and I really love their peppercorn sauce! \nMy boss goes there all the time so they must have good service and decent prices. \nI recommend you check it out!", "business_id": "U2hhSRVHfBryKPNTgasprA", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "364e5AFlXtlicvqEzauixg", "review_id": "Ft_LlXef0_jnyi7zO0eUCA", "text": "I have been coming to mr. submarine since I was a kid and the location on the west side was still open. I have since moved to California but when I come into town this is a must stop for me. the subs taste the same as they did when I was a kid. I love this place. best submarine place I have ever found!!!", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZBMxSrivMFOL170ykoO9Rg", "review_id": "FdUZM_Z7yEgNvV-MRSKZrg", "text": "Sub I got was mostly bread. The bread is good but they barely put any meat on it and tasted like all bread. I got the Italian It was my first time and I noticed on the menu it said double meat for $$ extra and I did not get extra meat but should have because It tasted like all bread. I don't think I will go back.", "business_id": "C6oCdg9wVaS81Re0WfBJzw", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "RXY1aJWslMx-3ht7b1n9MA", "review_id": "Puw-95EeFBXcNxS_jNXupQ", "text": "We were stuck for something to grab to eat. Nothing marks this place out: yet another pizza place in yet another strip mall. But the pizza was actually quite good.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "twZoTvWG92ntMVfEvbCnIg", "review_id": "tZwepQR5jdWbzMYyOv2g1A", "text": "Tried this place out recently for dinner and was not very impressed.  Delivery, however, was very quick and they were very friendly on the phone.  Prices are decent, but the pizza was extremely bland.  The wings weren't very tasty either and the fried zucchini/mozzarella was equally as bland.  I would not go so far as to say I would recommend them to a friend.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QQl4YXbqWvKqWSPo3fd_YQ", "review_id": "P5DiZdEu5S7D6aFUrnjdew", "text": "Pizza is awesome! Thanks really needed it while I was studying. Lol", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "SlCfUUr1Pa7CzzSxbMH1pw", "review_id": "E0VRFLouWy5CIaJ4bofPsA", "text": "Bottom line: best pizza at the best price. My boyfriend and I stop in and get their lunch special (2 pieces of pizza w/ a drink for $3.99). I like that the slices for the lunch special are larger than the slices you get if you just order a whole pizza from them (although their whole pizzas are a great deal too). So basically you're getting 4 slices when you get 2 for the lunch special. All for $8 for the two of us.\n\nAs far as dining-in, I don't usually like to. The place is run-down and not so cute. But I love supporting local businesses and this is a great one. Beats Domino's or the recently stingy Papa John's any day.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "9ZGzDs2nNxHz6QiCiiyZoA", "review_id": "GrxkGHqNUMPcea-tp9ZApw", "text": "The pizza was ok but the service was terrible. I stopped in for a quick lunch and got the slice special but it ended up taking an hour after waiting several minutes for someone at the front counter and then again for the slices. The place was empty other than myself, yet I couldn't get any help/service.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lFPYptue_uHxoCurnLWa3w", "review_id": "P8PDPOgyxDCWLO3yalopsw", "text": "lets just say i lost sleep thinking about eating my leftover slice from here.. but i maintained and was resilient in making myself wait for morning, rather than giving in to the inner glutton and going on an all night binge snack bender. im glad i waited, though. i appreciated it a little more the second time around. ill be going back to frank's. the slices, they haunt me", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "J9dYjTo3g0VRyB3NeSS7-w", "review_id": "SpgBdUrsG-w7D2thwe8ejg", "text": "I hope I happened to stop by on an \"off\" day.... Ordered a meat lovers pizza over the phone and was quoted a 20min wait. I showed up after only 15 because I was near by, but then had to wait another 25 min before my pizza was ready. When I got home with my pizza, the crust was so thick and the whole thing was under cooked (I'm not sure what was cooking for the 40min I waited for this thing!) Even after throwing slices into my own oven to try to crisp them up, they were still mush. The flavor wasn't anything to write home about.... It was just \"eh\".", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3_eH9bKwTsTqzwrsq_SWoQ", "review_id": "bv28NIhStTPeGQxQV-ERxg", "text": "After placing an order online, the delivery driver brought it to the wrong address and fought my elderly father on the miscommunication. After seeing my father being visibly shaken by the confrontation, I called Franks to express the concern. The manager I spoke with was immediately on edge with me and shouted \"YOU HAVE A NICE DAY!\" before slamming the phone and ending the call before we could even resolve the matter.\n\nWe were long term customers of Franks, but not anymore. We will be sure to dissuade anyone from using Franks for their pizza delivery. Too bad, was a pretty good pie.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DE2bNkraJhcVl1nxf0QTBQ", "review_id": "ODgTjO-9RULFIKwv36cqkw", "text": "I stopped in for lunch being I just moved in the area. I ordered the two pieces of pie and drink. Rather then it sitting around on a pan in the back room. This came right out of the oven and super hot. Had to wait a bit to cool down. The pieces were large and had great cheese and sauce. I will order again.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZWqipAEbDAy95DW4jr7BIg", "review_id": "_7CWXaP4vq5pRkecbRlJzA", "text": "Excellent pizza and Raviolis. I usually pick up and it's always 20min or less to be ready. \n4 cheese pizza is amazing  will definitely be coming back again!", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QWTeR_SU6ebqwTDiiSpf3w", "review_id": "hwvn4BKHDRVVF3uQXivJQg", "text": "My kids love Frank's Pizza and Wings! I love using the Yelp/ Eat24 app to order so thanks for getting on board with that Franks!!  I absolutely could not feel good about giving the fifth star because of pizza cost and delivery times. I actually drove in to pick up my pizza and was there and back with pizza in like 30 minutes the other day. When we get delivery we are usually waiting an hour at least. That is no fun. Also, we don't love the delivery cost (especially due to the extensive delivery times). Alas, we are mildly obsessed with you pizza because of its awesomeness so we will continue to favor you ALWAYS.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KSMJieKAYJGKgCBysgFZhw", "review_id": "QIR61_OdDA83JTWRLa1U3A", "text": "Pizza. Pizza never changes.\n\nFrank's used to provide pizza to my high school cafeteria 10 years ago. I thought I'd give em another chance now that I live in the neighborhood.\n\nThe pizza was alright then and it's still alright.\n\nThe delivery was not good. The person was nice enough but forgot my two liter and then came back with a regular and not a diet (I can't drink regular for health reasons) and made no offer to fix it. I wouldn't have taken him up on it, but just the consideration would be nice. He was super apologetic, but, that doesn't make up for the $3 two liter that will sit in my fridge until I have a party and need a mixer.\n\nIt also took sixty minutes which is absurd for a pizza I order at 11 AM.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QRQAruRsz9M9GOLn8b22pQ", "review_id": "adZvw2pcJatixpd5jD0BXQ", "text": "This was my first time ordering from Frank's.  I had seen them on Eat24, but since picking up an order from them involves a 9 mile roundtrip, I hadn't gotten around to trying them until tonight.\n\nMy overall impression:  just OK.  I've had better, and I've had worse.  I ordered a medium pepperoni pizza, and the crust had a dense, pillowy texture that I didn't much care for.  The sauce, cheese and pepperoni on top of the crust were actually pretty tasty, though.  Inexplicably, there was a small section on my pizza that was completely devoid of cheese and pepperoni.\n\nOrdering with Eat24 was easy, although I should point out that there isn't an option for extra cheese on the menu.  I left my house within five minutes of ordering, and when I arrived at the restaurant my pizza had about two minutes to go, so the speed of service was fine.  The quality of service, however, was a bit lacking -- much of which I attribute to the fact that the counter guy was young and probably didn't have a lot of experience.\n\nAs for the value...honestly, it wasn't great.  Without the $2 online coupon I used, the medium 12 inch one-topping pizza I ordered would have cost $13.53, which is higher than what the pizza joints in my neighborhood charge for a comparable or higher quality product.  (Overpriced, average pizza could be one of the reasons I was the only customer inside the place at 7PM on a Saturday night...)\n\nWould I return?  Probably not.  Frank's is just too far of a drive for me when better and cheaper pizza is available closer to home.  But, as always, individual results may vary.  If you're in the neighborhood, you should give them a try at least once and decide for yourselves.", "business_id": "VWcaFOSFcDwmFquycBzFyQ", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 8, "useful": 8, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "sZ_eIMTrDrNYdyE3n7ijdA", "text": "We had a coupon at work - buy one 6\", get one free.  Believe it or not, 6\" is plenty for this lil girl! ;}\nI got the #5 sandwich, which was turkey with cheese and cranberry.  There are two different breads to choose from and two different dressings.  I had the whole wheat bread and the garlic dressing.  They have the sandwich menu split into regions of the world, which I thought was cute, though then the number selection of the sandwiches was off.  It affected my OCD, but not too much!\nThis was one of the best sandwiches I've had in this area!  I'm in the Scottsdale Airpark and surrounded by restaurants.  Most are just trendy places that people go to, just to say they've been there.  And they suck, for the most part!\nSo, the sandwich was ooey-gooey and delish!  I had sauce running down my arm and cheese sliding out the sides.  That's how we do it on the East Coast, yo!  Oh, and a cranberry popped out onto my \"shelf\" (the chest, dudes!) but didn't stain, luckily.  5-second rule, right?\nAnyway, with the coupon, my co-worker and I paid $3 for 6\"!!!", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "opjBZ0ImnKv5eRNQZ-98DQ", "review_id": "cV63OFLu1p7X7fl9DDGe9A", "text": "Update:\n\nCroque has earned high marks with me. My office has put in detailed orders with several people, and our orders always arrive prepared well with no mistakes. The E-mail ordering make it easy. I've had salads, soup, rice bowls, and of course sandwiches and have yet to order something I didn't like.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 6, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "khPlizt3ava1xkbtAxHQnw", "review_id": "690_zh8n-161v8hxiWmkzA", "text": "I did not get a sandwich from here. I ordered the spicy ramen noodles since it was a chilly, rainy day. I was genuinely shocked on how amazing it was! Not that I didn't think it would be good, but it was seriously some of the best stuff I've ever had. I now crave it at least once a week! \n\nNot only did the amazing soup earn them the 5 stars. The service was awesome. I only ate about half a bowl of soup and asked for a to-go container. The lady came out and separated my noodles from the broth and put them in different containers. She also explained to me how to reheat it properly so it doesn't ruin the flavor. She then taped them tightly shut so it didn't leak in my car.\n\nFYI this is an \"order at the counter\" type of place. This type of superb service was totally unexpected, but greatly appreciated. I was able to eat the rest of my ramen the next day and it tasted just as fresh and flavorful as when it was first served. This was all thanks to the wonderful service of this sandwich shop.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FAxy_JuEOhhZl3C10LMY1A", "review_id": "z1Axe60gIObI8us-fI6rvA", "text": "Croque is a very different as well as delightful kind of place.  Legitimately there is nothing else out there like Croque's.  You think it should be some kind of Louisiana style restaurant full of fried Catfish and gumbo like dishes or maybe a French restaurant full of less interesting French food but instead its a place that serves sandwiches, soups and various Asian themed bowls.  They have 18 different kinds of sandwiches that are American, French, Korean and German motif, so there is a lot of variety and each sandwich is of the highest quality.  I've only had the Bulgoki myself(people I've eaten with their have had the Madame and the Tuna but say there were equally amazing) but I've had it in the less traditional \"sandwich\" form as well as the bowl and the flavor is spectacular, rivaling Bulgoki I've had at excellent Korean restaurants all over the valley.  I'm looking forward to trying the other sandwiches as well as various soups of the day (ex Mushroom Brie looked amazing), overall this is the best new sandwich place around, forget about boring Subway for lunch and try a sandwich worth eating at Croque's", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07ws7UFOvtDTLfHkt-XWEg", "review_id": "vpRmeu8pbcSgo_Wvl5v3oQ", "text": "Spicy Chicken Bowl is amazing!!! Fast delivery & nice people running the joint.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uSK-dcA9RES5xzo3Z58iJw", "review_id": "bNT0n6_3Ilahdat07gnOrA", "text": "The turkey was one of the best sandwiches I've had on a long time!\n\nI ordered the hot turkey, mozzarella and cranberry sandwich online and picked it up. The 6-inch was plenty for a decent lunch. The order was ready prompty, the online checkout system was simple, and I was able to pay in cash when I got to the cafe instead of paying with a credit card online when I didn't know if my sandwich would be ready or not.\n\nConsidering Croque is in the same shopping center as some (not-so-great but cheap) chain restaurants, I really hope they can compete. \n\nThe garlic sauce is amazing.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "O9cdgqzpVlEf9eWj2Iwk7A", "review_id": "TtaiUQ_ackwNSMuIg6EuYg", "text": "The food was delicious. They forgot one of my sides but got one out to me in minutes. Will definitely go back but hesitant on ordering another side.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bptNgd-ByCcDrK8LEeJjIg", "review_id": "Ckg1Y8iNKfhwF7e6a4hskg", "text": "Not quite sure why I can't give it five stars, but I guess I just wasn't \"wowed\".\n\nFound through Yelp, and ordered the 6 inch \"Madame\" through the Eat 24 Affiliate yelp site. I ordered no tomatoes and with onions if possible (it was), a small drink (which was pretty big, at least 16 oz's or more) and a small cookie (which was also a decent size) and paid about 10.50 including a 15% tip. \n\nAccidentally ordered pick up for the wrong time, called and they were able to correct it. This place is located in a shopping center next to a salon and across from school of rock I think it was. Sign is hard to see, so keep your eyes peeled. Sandwich was ready to go, gentleman behind the counter was older and a little slow but otherwise O.K. He asked me if I had a punch card, which I didn't, and gave me one. \n\nSandwich and the rest of the food was very good. \n\nI will be eating here again, even though a little out of my way.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LazV5JMetHSRD2UK2FxIww", "review_id": "BVepLxU2eMAjzWtwqNNvTw", "text": "I ordered for delivery it was the first time trying this place. It is one of the few places that will deliver to my work so I thought I would give it a try.\n\nDelivery time said it would be about 45-60 minutes, it took 40.. It is Friday so understandable. But still... 40 minutes for one sandwich? Have ordered delivery from other sandwich shops on the weekend and usually takes 25 min max. But again, it is Friday and they did quote 45-60 minutes so I will not hold that against them.\n\nI ordered the Philly Cheese Sandwich. I asked for no onions in the special instructions window, but there were tons of onions on it :(\n\nThe sandwich was okay.. not spectacular.. I probably wouldn't order it again. I did really like the homemade dill sauce that  came on it... it was the best part. The meat was a little chewy and just didn't have much flavor to it. Also, the sandwich itself was more on the colder side than the warmer side when I received it.\n\nI got a large chocolate chip cookie as well.. it is really hard. I was expecting it to be on the softer side.. Tastes more like it was either made another day or earlier this morning.\n\nAnyways, I will probably order from here again and try another option that people recommend. Hopefully it is a little better next time.", "business_id": "GSsq_y2PfYBzn51gAG_c7Q", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-DiV67RgRavonGYRa7mmuA", "review_id": "UmDdjXDG3IYkiFFdsm0BzA", "text": "So 1 hour before closing the chairs were already up and the soda machine was already off. I ordered a tuna sandwich and went back home. I have to say that this was the most disgusting sandwich I have ever had. The bread was stale and the tuna was so salty, I ended up drinking a gallon of water. I just threw the sandwich away.", "business_id": "9Dj2we91vaYDVhfq6t-Luw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "HOleI3jz1MLNUJ6cc1x0Pw", "review_id": "vXP9nPMzpXUnJnsEpc_l0Q", "text": "I have to fall somewhere in the middle on this place. Elie's gets high marks for being a family-run establishment and for having super-friendly and likeable service, but  it falls a little short in the food department. \n\nI can walk to this place from my work, so I decided to do just that one day last week. Alicia B was definitely right when she said that this place is \"dinky\" - the flooring is old, the tables are dingy, the bathroom is passable, and the \"decor\" consists of a few potted plants and some framed stock pictures of Greece. I might forgive the extreme lack of atmosphere if I felt that the prices were reasonable, since that would mean that the owners were skimping on style in order to provide a high-quality product. \n\nUnfortunately, the food doesn't quite deliver, especially given the high prices. I really wanted to order one of the vegetarian combo plates, but the cheapest one with falafel (plus hummus) was $7.85! That is really steep, in my opinion. If I had wanted to add baba and tabouli, it would have run me $9.10. Because this felt high, I ended up getting the falafel sandwich for $5.59. It only came with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini sauce, so I ended up adding green peppers for $.45 (a bargain compared to the $.99 they charge to add tomatoes). \n\nI waited 10-15 minutes for my food, which I understand given that there was a steady flow of eat-in and take-out customers. When the sandwich did arrive (with a smile from the again very friendly owner), I enjoyed it because I was starving, but again, wasn't all too impressed. The pita was very large but very dry, and it definitely could have stood to be more moist. Similarly, I found the falafel overly dry and crumbly. The tahini sauce was decent but not as subtle as some I've had in the past. \n\nFor $8 or so, I got a filling falafel sandwich and a large Diet Coke. I definitely prefer the $2.99 falafel sandwich at Al-Hana, although the uber-convenient location of Elie's may mean that I return a few more times. I will definitely update if I go back and try something more on-point.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "mMSWtsCiMkzGtd1aMhh5VQ", "review_id": "vKsat6ZIAfp68h17pZ8lKg", "text": "This is a small place that clearly show the love of the owners.  I found it to be spotlessly clean despite having older furnishing and decor and the food is made one order at a time.\n\nThat means it's a dollar or two more than the chain places like Shlotskys and Subway that're on the other side of Thomas Road, but the quality of the ingredients is like, 200% better.\n\nNext time I need a fix of good Greek / Eastern mediteranean food I will be back for sure. Their tzatziki is just perfect - cooling, yet hot at the same time from generous amounts of garlic.\n\nThey do commercial catering too, so if you're looking for a office lunch that's different, definitely give them a try.\n\nAnd don't forget CASH ONLY means no debit cards! BTW That's a shout out for the dude who came in behind me who said \"what, not even debit cards?\"", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OmkjKahBeUd0xb_d9ljCxQ", "review_id": "_lZfw3fgJmVcl75l2LHPBg", "text": "Wow -- what a find!  We thoroughly enjoyed our leisurely Saturday lunch at Elie's.  The food was delicious and filling, and he owner / chef was friendly and nice to talk to.  We had the chicken gyro with feta and the classic beef gyro.  The roasted veggies on the gyros added flavor and nutritional content.  The pitas were extremely soft and fluffy.  You must try the hummus -- it's homemade and fresh with a bit of lemony taste to it.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "2JelnbQWLLw8oH0p8dNO_g", "review_id": "rFbNTNfpk3Bgm4z63qqTgw", "text": "Just about now you are wondering are these reviews for real.well they are the food is first rate. It was just delicious. The brother and sister that run it are proud of their business and they have a right to be the food is first rate. They have been in the food business for 30 years and they care about what they do. They shop everyday themselves no deliveries because they are so particular about the food they serve. The place is super clean and they have an outstanding inspector rating. Best of all their 90 year old mother was still working taking pride in what she does not because she has to because she wants to. I am sorry we did not get here sooner, don't be sorry yourself go have some of their food.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "uDa5XWxHEpetG6Io2A1p-w", "review_id": "lIoUcqFzlPoghEOlvfFnQA", "text": "Tired of big chain restaurants while visiting Phoenix for an annual conference, I trusted reviews on Yelp and found my way to Elie's Deli. I am eternally grateful that I did. This little unassuming small shop might serve the best gyro I've ever had.... And believe me, I've had a ton of gyros. It's one of my favorite sandwiches. \n\nSince it was my first time here, I went with the beef gyro lunch combo. They also serve chicken. Nedda (sister to Elie) was sweet and included a side of her delicious made-from-scratch-daily hummus and pita quarters. All of the food was quickly prepared by Elie in the kitchen and it was served so fast I hadn't even had time to take two bites of the tasty salad Nedda have me as the side to my combo. It's incredible how such simple food can be elevated by super fresh ingredients and the deft hand of a cooking master. Both of these things are found at Elie's Deli and it shines in their food. \n\nYou also know a restaurant is special when the owners know most customers (who walked in during the duration of my visit) and call them by name, inquire about families and work, tell jokes and laugh together. Elie came out from the kitchen and chatted with everyone in the dining room for a few minutes and brought people's lunches out from the back himself. That kind of personalization transforms a simple lunch into a community experience. \n\nAnd to be clear, the menu is much more extensive than Mediterranean food . You can dine-in or take-out. They have American style deli sandwiches and burgers too...some things I'll have to try the next time I come to Phoenix. Maybe. If I don't get the gyro again.", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kJyR4gT1pfCcNjEY9-YMoQ", "review_id": "P4gto3wxalZkcUwlQNcx6w", "text": "Great lil mom and pop joint had the chicken gyro and salad. Salad was fresh and crisp gyro was tasty", "business_id": "ejfy33R1avFm7oygL34uQg", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "jWvzAN1czxypi-GM1KY62g", "review_id": "ZpkqUyXxQx3n2N9Vqx3Jpw", "text": "This place really is a hole-in-the-wall joint. I go with a friend from Brooklyn, NY.  He loves the Calzones.  I figure you can't go wrong with a Pizza joint that a Brooklynite loves. \n\nThree things to remember about Slice of Sicily:\n\nHole in the wall.\n\nWise-ass service. \n\nTry the Pizza wrap!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 3, "date": "2008-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NjcHcAq5iT-7B-Ka_WLKgg", "review_id": "EfzDTFF2DIciHQVMS2ymZQ", "text": "Great New York style pizza. I got slices to go which is so convenient! This is def my new fave pizza place.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "C8A0nTFO5JWTLqBwS_W3Rg", "review_id": "sB_MjhMhBxMKlwn8wcu46Q", "text": "For me, it's all about the food. This is the best pizza in Phoenix. For me anyway. This should have been picked on Best of Phoenix New Times. Not that they need it, this pace is always hopping. I am from Jersey and you're gonna get that Jersey feel there. The waitress, (I think her name is Donna) makes me homesick every time I go or for pizza to go. She is a true star. She is part of the experience god bless her heart.\nThe pizza is perfect- the sauce is so important, ( for me, it can make or break the experience ). The crust and cheese all blend and don't compete for flavors. I gotta tell you, that first bite and the end of that slice is sublime. Oh, and their calzones are huge. I really should try their other stuff, but I need their pizza.  Bianco Shmianco.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZsLPGNGap84hB1RzmAupbA", "review_id": "FkNypxOahcOz__eH1V7dTQ", "text": "I was working in Phoenix for a month and really wish I had found this place sooner. By far the best pizza I have had in a really long time. Good prices, relaxed atmosphere and good food. What more could you ask for. The owners made sure to greet us and came out to the table to check on everything. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the Phoenix area looking for some great NY style pizza!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "B-YKNNwFl5toJeUNXBj5QA", "review_id": "gsaObrJEaQHKg2_WJkUMZA", "text": "Great pizza. We've been searching for a reliable standby since we moved to Phoenix. It hit the spot. Better than the others in the neighborhood.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DrWLhrK8WMZf7Jb-Oqc7ww", "review_id": "ePIqy9OQjNFJUPTESAhIrw", "text": "Oregeno - all NY pizza contains this spice gently flecked on top of the pizza. Hardly any pizza places west of the Empire state building use oregeno and I have very rarely spotted this true symbol of NY pizza. (except in shakers) Finally stopped into Sicily to get some pizza after seeing the photos on Yelp. This turned out to be pretty good pizza. It could use just a bit of the orange grease that is also a NY tradition, but otherwise it was a great effort to replicate the Big Apple Classic. The cheese was not overwhelming, easily foldable and the cheese actually stuck to the sauce (sounds weird), but you just have to have eaten a million slices in NY to know what I'm talking about. Only about $12 for a 14\" cheese pie and even better and crispier when heated up. I also tried a Chicken parmesan hero which was top notch containing nicely breaded cutlets nestled in a italian roll with plenty of tasty red sauce and a good dose of melted cheese on top which also had oregeno dusted in for effect. THis is a really small pizzeria, but they are cranking out what so far has become the closest to NY style I have seen in Arizona yet. Oh, they also have Natural parmesan cheese in packets, which is brown instead of white, another unusual twist - I'm guessing white parmesan has been unhealthly for all these years? Anyway, white parm is better than its brown buddy.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NWEKM2JBpPCtvGtIsRAgMw", "review_id": "eApH0FfB7NWYCIRBU5xT3w", "text": "One of the best white pizzas I have ever had! I can't believe I waited so long to try this place out! I love the owners! So nice and funny. They hung out with us at our table and shot the shit for awhile. I've been meaning to go back but my only grip about this place is their hours. I usually don't get home from work in time to get here before closing! But I will have to make time and go back soon for this awesome local restaurant.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "meEGdTJvpp3GjNNXpesRMw", "review_id": "Baau_LSmifHoB9cUx5VRFQ", "text": "try it you will like it, and Donna is a hoot plus provides great service. ate lunch regularly there when i worked on 44th street.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 5, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "aKWeTGX_bgYxLaH_O74MuQ", "text": "How have I never even heard of this place?!?! The husband and I wanted to get Italian and were planning on going somewhere else.... but it was so far away... and we were so hungry.... so I looked on Yelp (of course) and found this hidden gem! This place is so awesome. It is totally a throw back... red table clothes that are wipe cleanable, a CRT tv playing true crimes sitting on the counter, and Donna. Oh my goodness, Donna is one of the most awesome ladies I have come in contact with in a long time. She is definitely an East coast kinda lady, she is a no nonsense straightforward gal, but also a really sweet and thoughtful person.... they were out of lasagna tonight, but she could tell I really wanted it and got the kitchen to make one special for me...how above and beyond is that? Not only that, but the lasagna was legit.... two different types of sausage, a ton of melty cheese, and a nice flavorful sauce. It was also huge, plenty for two meals. It came with garlic bread that was actually garlicky (I know, crazy) and was a great complement to the pasta. We also had a pepperoni calzone which was ridic good. The ricotta was well seasoned, the crust was perfectly cooked, crispy, and had garlicky seasoning on top. I would definitely get this again. Oh ya, it was also big enough for two meals. All of this food was 20$.... you heard me, 20$!!! This was quite the deal. I think we found our new favorite Italian place in Phoenix.... We'll be back and suggest you give it a shot too!\n\n\nPS they are BYOB\nPPS this place has 5 star potential, I just need a second visit to confirm the experience.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "JS6fc5FyOBC54kUb4b6lYA", "review_id": "muwpKNyB08U3Ny-3Jc7_LA", "text": "Calzones!! This has got to be THE best place for a calzone, hands down. Packed full of cheese, wrapped in a tasty crust,  and then, for a few bucks more, add all your favorite meats and tasty morsals...you'll be walking away feeling like you really ate something special.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K1_TTzqfGBbF-TWSMVz64g", "review_id": "WBDGdXYmcWyCHKbhkex3Hg", "text": "Best pizza in Phoenix!! This obscure family-owned restaurant makes the some of the best pizza that I've ever had. The crust isn't thin nor is it super thick-- it's between the too. The ambiance is casual and co-owner/wife Donna keeps the customers hydrated and engaged in the front portion of the restaurant while her husband prepares each meal individually in the kitchen. This hidden gem is located behind Bosa donuts. Highly recommend!!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "jA-G3OhCBX89WxCGPblFTw", "review_id": "ZFpBl04fMLfx3928Wp4bjg", "text": "The pizza, salad and Donna are amazing!  They are not that expensive but they have the  BEST pizza out there!!  I am so glad we found this place.  We frequent this place for lunch as it's pretty close to work.  You can't go wrong here!", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "gz71Hy61sfZaMKFd1kpyPQ", "review_id": "zo_fhtnn1MUw5EUlhtBMoQ", "text": "My buddy and I have gone there a few times now for the lunch special and the pizza is amazing. It's New York style. The crust is amazing, not sure how to describe the taste but maybe all that matters is that it actually has some taste to it. Love the sauce, the meats and all. The last time I got it well-done and I couldn't stop making this-food-is-amazing sounds. And it's family-owned - 'nuf said.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LTW6OgrHC__u-dMyJSdS6g", "review_id": "1aaU5gMiDSQMqhvylWAvQA", "text": "All the times I've been here and never written a review? Well, this is long overdue. I've always loved their real NY-style pies. And since Belfiore's closed it is, without a doubt,  my go-to for the real deal. They keep it traditional (other than pineapple) with toppings like mushrooms, olives, etc. \nIn addition to the pizza, they make calzones that are equally awesome. Not to be overlooked is the house made Italian dressing on a good, crisp, salad as well as a host of classic Italian-American dishes, like ravioli, masala, and (I love the) meatballs. \nDonna is the hostess with the mostest, and she keeps it fun and often funny. Bill is a stand-up guy who keeps the kitchen humming. Say hi to him if you see him step out of the back.\nThis is not your nouvelle cuisine, over-the-top $70 for two carrots and a slice of carpaccio. \"Slice\" is a neighborhood place where they serve very good, made with care, comfort food. There are plastic tablecloths, and its casual.\nCome a few times and they'll know your name. And bring your appetite, bring a sense of fun, and if you drink, bring your own wine.\nLet me just say that despite the distance, I drive here at least monthly for a fix.", "business_id": "j0Uc-GuOe-x9_N_IK1KPpA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5M96qhf3kE9D6hUl97xTGw", "review_id": "DZrqoT3osdWQxkVQ3itqSg", "text": "I like their coffee.  I believe it is some of the best for a corporate joint, but...\n\nThe quality of workers has declined since school started back up.  I hate to say it, but the black guy and the creepy-looking old guy just don't cut it, especially when there is no one there at 2 in the afternoon and they can't get my order of a single bagel with schmear right.  I'll wait until they get more help or school gets out again.\n\nEdit: They have cleaned up service a bit.  Haven't had a single problem in several months.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "z1c8uQv7tfgrP4-sVggbTA", "review_id": "Y7hx-fgIeZcoZ-r34z9ljQ", "text": "I'm a big fan of Einstein Bros Bagels, and I'd probably visit every morning if one was a bit closer to my house. But when did it become so pricey? Einstein was an old college hangout, and I had very little money back then. So why is it that, now, when I'm a filthy rich public school teacher, breakfast here is emptying my wallet?", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 3, "date": "2010-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcSzK5KQmnsyg0umeezTYg", "review_id": "TUVpzRRGEMb8n21K-zzMlg", "text": "Overall very average. The service was slow. We asked about our order and they had skipped right over it. The half and half is always empty and we typically need to ask for it to be filled. There seem to be a lot of people on staff but still very very slow.   Their prices seem high for the product that you receive.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 3, "date": "2011-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zcSzK5KQmnsyg0umeezTYg", "review_id": "6GakQicFV0HowxY3Amhv5Q", "text": "Again, out of creamer for the coffee.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DI1wmnA_Pg9mycZV84_syw", "review_id": "GkCRCLZeFUSLky1A6LkmRw", "text": "I am new to the area. And Einstein Bros is not in Cincinnati as far as I know. Before this I have only had it once in DC and liked it. But they have pretzel bagels. And pretzel bagels are my favorite kind. It takes the best of both worlds, the pretzel world and the bagel one. And I love their cream cheese. It is light and fluffy. Plus it actually fills me up. As far as service and other conditions of the place. Eh I never been too bothered to notice. The guy who takes my orders now remembers my name, which is a nice touch.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "eshIqohS-9FMLdKOhTr2Ng", "review_id": "6b_drzOjejb4U1-Lr2i2Hg", "text": "I just came in for an OJ and one of their fruit cups, I was in a deep craving of fruits and this was the closest spot to me that Thursday that offered such small craving to-go. The service was okay/good. Could have been better.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-10-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4D4UzEOu-QG4-jkyfynhPQ", "review_id": "cvFnaibZMr2vhiSQwTHz8Q", "text": "Einstein is a great establishment and the bagels are great\nMy last visit was a nice one as I stopped in for a light lunch\nThe cashier was very friendly and helpful as I had a hard time making up my mind\nI ended up choosing the deli sandwich on a wheat bagel and I also got a fruit cup and some tea...\nMy bagel sanny turned out to be very yummy and got a ton of likes on instagram\n:)\nIt was very clean and just calm inside of Einstein on this lovely Sunday morning", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nNr4hEet7h43szkdIwaXRg", "review_id": "Z-vc1o8z_GcnafTUobCFyA", "text": "My son likes to go there for poppers on the weekend.  His second choice is the chocolate chip coffee cake.  This is the second weekend in a row that they have been out of both.   The first time, I thought it was a fluke.  Two weekends in a row is a trend.  If you run out of something daily, make more of it.  Obviously, there's now more of a demand for both of these.  You can make more of them to meet the demand or don't and demand will go down from people like me not coming back to your store.  Dunkin Doughnuts, here we come again!", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "dqmXlUQyDh6d5U2_Zjb-Iw", "review_id": "bOnPDNjgqZD0liUlWkE_bQ", "text": "The place is hopping early on sunday. We  stopped by to purchase bagels they have a large variety  they are very fresh . They lines moves quickly and also a large variety of smrars.staff is friendly . Only issue is their parking lot", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "aThkIdpPnim8OLES1WVvgA", "review_id": "w7GdgKg9SdECvReU7sIySw", "text": "Service was quick - but all I had ordered was a sesame bagel with cream cheese. So I should be quick.  All I will say is that they barely put any cream cheese on the bagel!! I had to pull the bagel apart just to see they remembered to put it on!", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kSyETvyqGhEVwNWbCrIX7Q", "review_id": "Kf2ZqtCbzawcvvc7qIdpvg", "text": "What ever happened to the Great Bagel place?  I love Bagels!!!  I had to go again to this place, and was hoping that something changed.\n\nSad to say it has not.  Dirty, not organized, bad & slow service.  Manager running around not paying attention to the store.\n\nCOME ON PEOPLE - this is not rocket science.\n\nPlease, please find a manager that can lead and train staff! oh and clean.\n\nI will not return!\n\nPlease yelpians, suggest a good bagel place for me.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-10-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pgWFqsnLh4-yKc0-aVzzlg", "review_id": "iNpQmMQ8noqONxyYkBX1ow", "text": "I have a total love-hate relationship with Einstein's.  \n\nLove: fresh bagels, good cream cheese, and solid bagel sandwich offerings.\nHate: the staff that works here.  \n\nLast time I came in I ordered my standard Santa Fe Turkey Breakfast sandwiches to go.  The girl at the counter argued with me with the type of bagel it was to go on (1. I thought you always had a choice in bagel, and 2. I'm pretty sure I've ordered this sandwich more times than I care to count; I know what's what).  She said that it was supposed to be on an Everything Bagel, and I wanted it on an Asiago (the bagel it's slated to go on).  She then had the gall to ask if I even knew what I was ordering.  I politely smiled, and said I know what I'm asking for so please give me my order as I have asked for it.  She checked me out, I took my sandwiches home, and lo and behold my sandwiches were on an Everything bagel; not the Asiago like I've asked.  Whammy.\n\nThis is just an isolated incident from the staff here.  I think every time I come something goes awry with the staff.  I keep coming back because the breakfast is quick and tasty, however someone needs to start training the employees on proper customer service.\n\n4 stars for the food; 1 star for the service.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-10-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "zVj9f_PEzB5IZ4ZzoCTSrQ", "review_id": "wd7C9MfCA-uS9doZofyBRg", "text": "A bagel shop should have bagels....right? At 845 am this week and 800 am last week, out of nearly everything. Again, your a bagel shop. You definitely need some training in inventory/product management. Won't be wasting my time here again. Oh by the way, you only sell bagels, it shouldn't be that complicated.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "v9TgUtaxv5D95IlVsfu08Q", "review_id": "LPOmNPowGBNxXhucmm6dDg", "text": "Terrible service. The place is very busy on a Sunday morning,i ordered two bagels, not toasted, not sliced, and two sides of cream cheese. I've been standing and waiting for fifteen minutes thus far just for them to place two bagels in a paper bag so that I can leave. They've put me in a queue behind all other orders, which I can understand, but when my order requires NO prep I shouldn't have to sit and wait this long. \n\nIt's simple mismanaged.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "w7yGkXLhEJdF1VxTsV49RQ", "review_id": "OdrNdA18nNiTvV1SRLoVsg", "text": "This is the second time in less than a week that I have had horrible experience at this location.  The first time the service was just as bad as today's experience, but my kind, generous heart decided to try it again.  Big mistake!  Huge!  I arrived at 7:50 a.m. this morning and it took 15 minutes to get me a toasted blueberry bagel with cream cheese on the side, same time as last time.  There were two gentlemen working the bagel line, one older and one was in his 30's.  Both of them lacked the energy to get out of their own way.  I'm sorry but I should not have to wait 15 minutes to get a bagel, especially when it's an easy order.  I understand they do things in order as they come but you got it all wrong, Einstein!  For those orders that require minimal ingredients, do their order first.  It's totally ok if you don't go in order.  If there's a difficult order start prepping that while you make the easy ones.  Simple as that.  You'd probably have a lot more positive reviews than you do negative ones.  I understand that you're a busy store but there is no rhyme or reason to the way you operate.  No one likes waiting 15 minutes for a toasted bagel.  Totally unacceptable customer service and I will never return to this location.", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-g7pIOlhwA1Bkx0fw_Wzng", "review_id": "A6HJKqvrwftfNt4W73La7A", "text": "My friends and I stopped Monday morning for breakfast at the Bell and 7 th Street location.\nVery long line with only 2 employees working at the moment. Love the chicken pesto sandwich and my friend loved the turkey, as well.  Difficult to find a table,so we were troubled  by 3 tables pushed together being utililized by people who brought their food and drinks from elsewhere. We asked employee and she said that was allowed. What??? Not a very sanitary restaurant if you bring your own food, who controls this? We won't be back to this location!", "business_id": "5Js9G0axfWhbYlB9UgXLww", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5M96qhf3kE9D6hUl97xTGw", "review_id": "Zh3owhvfSVY_O21MpRa3aQ", "text": "Of all the Schlotzsky's in the Valley, I like this one the best.  Don't know if it's location or franchisee or what, but their prices are cheaper and always delivers a good sandwich.  Nothing beats the balsamic and hot sauce they have on the side.  The Original is great and the Reuben ain't half-bad either!", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_PzSNcfrCjeBxSLXRoMmgQ", "review_id": "IHjgaNTxOyKWlZ4yBDD1rw", "text": "This plaza is always packed around lunch time. I try to get here before 11:30am to avoid the lunch RUSH. This Schlotzsky's is clean, employees are nice, and they have food to you pretty quickly. \n\nMy favie is the sourdough angus pastrami & swiss. SO good. And the pizza meal deal for lunch is a great choice too.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "X_kPh3nt0AJPNPHye2rTlA", "review_id": "SuMtO1lHDcv4nEB-DxehEA", "text": "I would just like to say that I love the \"Original\" Sandwich with no olives or mustard and their garlic sauce on the side...how could you go wrong?  They have really good baked potato soup too!  The bread is all fresh and warm!  And of course you cannot forget the Cinnabon cinnamon rolls!  YUMMMMMMMMMM!!!!  The manager here is awesome.  My office uses this place for lunch sometimes and once I forgot one thing and he was soooooooooooooo nice and got me what I needed and even gave me a free sandwich for the next time.  He even gave me a packet of their orange spice chai tea because I love it so much.  Their pizza is good too!  I like that there is a pesto sauce on it!  It's great for a quick lunch...they have a drive through and have awesome Jalepeno chips!", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gmr1F-8sjzNns30aK2nXkQ", "review_id": "O_0Rquly-TU9iy4g5H9Zsw", "text": "I came here with my wife and child on a fun day trip to the zoo. The food was exactly what I remembered from like 7 years ago which was the last time I had it. I gave no complaints about the food but the cashier was was lost. I wouldn't be surprised if he was high. I didn't think it was humanly possible but I think he got dumber while I was at the restaurant.  If I were the manager of this establishment I would remove him from the eye of the paying public.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "CMzbI90bGj2rt0gOElnEZA", "review_id": "fVJU0xwiTavpI_AgE70I9A", "text": "Schlotzsky's is extremely overpriced. When I asked for a combo, the employee told me \"Everything is separate.\" As a result, I paid for:\n\n$6 sandwich\n$2 chips (1.5 oz)\n$2 medium drunk\n$2 mini cinnabon (tiny) \n\nThe bacon on the turkey club was undercooked. It's just that when I get mediocre food with small portions, I expect to pay less.", "business_id": "2dJ_UPPCpcjo5JeYPnjaYw", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "_LEQt7oTVjiaXyVHK_MM7g", "review_id": "IjiVIKST3c4L1Kd3Jj19qA", "text": "Meh..not particularly memorable.\nI've eaten at this location and the one by ASU, though I like this location better. I would probably only eat here if I was walking by and I was starving. \nThe cookies ROCK though, I like that you get one with your sandwich. And they have my favorite flavor of Jones Soda (Sugar-free Black Cherry) which kicked ass. \n\nWarning: The roast beef sandwich (Overture?) comes with horseradish sauce and it is hot as a mother.  I like the spice but it was almost unbearable. My nose pretty much turned into a snotty waterfall. \n\nGo to Opa Grill next door instead.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 3, "date": "2007-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FaIl5hn9UFz_x-K1e_pYMA", "review_id": "KuiQhTVvWWKefA4Dkwe7jg", "text": "Like so many other restaurants in the downtown Phoenix area, Sacks is overpriced for what it is and if you are expecting the quality of \"Sachs,\" the department store, you will be disappointed. \n\nThe \"sandwicherie\" title means they are serving sandwiches and not subs. Kind of like what you'd make at home on bread. \n\nI'm not sure it's done  any better here than at Subway or Blimpie. To me, the deli at the Safeway up the road has more exotic sandwich toppings than Sacks (including two different kinds of guacamole).\n\nLike so many places in AZ, every sandwich offered has some kind of cheese on it. It's like it gives the restaurant a reason to throw another buck or two onto the price. \n\nAdditionally, Sacks has numerous flies in the summertime. Covering your food is a requirement before going to the restroom, though most of them hang out on the windows. \n\nI've been to Sacks during the busy lunch rush and I've been there when there were more flies than patrons. \n\nThe one bright spot is their homemade desert cookies and bars. For some reason they are served cold, which takes some of the freshness away. Exotic flavors of iced tea like mango and pineapple green are a plus too, but by all means not the best unsweetened teas around.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hJBOxmNREXmMGTfXgMcGug", "review_id": "uG1rEVLsqKvpj6SRGbUvtA", "text": "Great place to get a sandwich. Oh, and did I mention the cookie?", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "prNDsstT2y8g5lT2LG9NPw", "review_id": "jx7AVMCP-is_0_GJK2jYWg", "text": "nice atmosphere& the drawings & it's convenient because it's on campus(:", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "afxp8HYfJdewtuOgFNnK4g", "review_id": "YZEoSY_yhJlObni3XqHxqg", "text": "Sorry to say this folks but I went by Sacks (Indian School & 48th St) today and it is GONE! I can't find any info about the closing online so am hoping that the other locations are still up and running... Really liked this place too!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "ATxbUTytzwQw7Ogu2SHGvA", "review_id": "5r1zD1B94OPz3iwHnk3dow", "text": "We went to lunch here for the first time after passing by it 100s of times, we went on a tuesday afternoon at 12:30, it was busy but not too crowded. \n\nThis place is NOT vegan friendly in the least, all of the sandwiches have some sort of dairy in them as do the soups. You can make your own sandwiches but I can make a sandwich with cold veggies or sauteed veggies with mustard at home. I would suggest offering grilled zucchini/eggplant with a sauce that is dairy free. \n\nAll of the sandwiches are placed in sacks with plastic utensils and styrofoam cups, even if you eat in. This is not eco friendly, my pasta with marinara (which I can make at home) came in a nice plastic to-go container. While I realize this is not a restaurant per say, it would be nice if they had real forks/knives and plates if you plan to eat in and get something more ecofriendly than styrofoam. \n\nI did ask if they recycled before we left, and was told that the kitchen does, which is great! However, there is not a recycling container in the restaurant for the sacks/utensils or pasta to-go packages. \n\nI will not be returning to this non vegan friendly, non planet friendly sandwich shop and would not recommend it.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 1, "date": "2012-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "KF8KKcVH2Wy-JgdeGmcqwA", "review_id": "81dWuS0TYYnWq6ySxmDh0w", "text": "I have been going to Sacks for 10 years.  I typically go at least once per week.  The quality of the food has gone down hill in the past year and the customer service is marginal at best.  I really want to give 4+ stars, but recently I have encountered too many negative experiences.  I truly hope they turn around the quality of the food and their customer experience.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pAeYPIapHTaAgdXFso4_6Q", "review_id": "O96Sjfsw_dX3qkIb-pJq0w", "text": "My favorite thing here is the cajun chicken caesar salad! They have one of my favorite caesar salads in town.  They also have great sandwiches.  I'm pretty sure I have never had anything I don't like.  It can get busy at lunchtime, but they do a good job of providing fast service.", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bys4bLWR6cVHkWZVEJQSwQ", "review_id": "eMo8r4I_PL-70SIaVEw1LQ", "text": "Love this place. Their sandwiches are amazing but I'm personally a fan of their salad specials. They come up with the most interesting combinations for salads, and are always super tasty. All meals come paired with a cookie which is great. \n\nThe service is great and so is the atmosphere. I definitely recommend this place for a lunch spot!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "U2Ez3lMr3CHuNl8NFww4QA", "review_id": "9u5o5FG0cIHgctjoXww-nQ", "text": "The Sacks Symphony is one of my favorite sandwiches E.V.E.R. If you LOVE cream cheese like me, this sandwich is for you!! It is packed with turkey, avocado, tomato, bacon, sprouts, cream cheese and mayo on 12 grain bread. I have been going to Sacks with my family since I was a little girl and literally ate it AT LEAST once a week when I was in high school. Another one of my favorites is their Mixed Chicken Salad with balsamic dressing. It is FABULOUS! I always recommend Sacks to anyone who is in the neighborhood and looking for a great lunch spot!", "business_id": "S8R5c7-plWe3NtmijYAJvg", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Cp-PV8rsypbO-xBrQ6KmQg", "review_id": "w51A2NV7ezd8l2k1ogy8nw", "text": "I used to go here for lunch when I was in high school (forever ago). I've kept this as one of those places I still go to once in awhile. The food is still good. They have great subs and the people that own it are very nice. I haven't had their soups, but apparently they are the bomb. The seating is cheap and it's not a fancy affair. Just a good place to grab a bite at lunch.", "business_id": "lwgBIboXZ4j9uuZthAvTEw", "stars": 4, "date": "2007-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LhUE4c6gfuImp5XZcF-_DQ", "review_id": "OWaSh8NaRMhn05pIEj8Flw", "text": "Great pizza when I'm in a hurry or have friends over. \n\nA special shout out to my usual delivery guy Nick. He delivers to my house super fast and is always friendly. That really makes a difference.", "business_id": "ZN9aiuiCPAXWHmV_hB3KXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A3eKPByM8kP779ZnvGovWg", "review_id": "7zKLWNm7GBvyS6xz9QzDDA", "text": "Placed order online. Loved watching the status!! It arrived as promised...it was correct and arrived HOT!!  Love this option when I just do not feel like cooking (or going out)! Thanks Domino's!", "business_id": "ZN9aiuiCPAXWHmV_hB3KXw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TR5ypsCA4p5_R2nLNbOvKg", "review_id": "SUk0TcEELpB6CNHgJcaaNw", "text": "Never again. 2 guys working on Monday 11/3/14 around 230pm were talking about my wife's \"big titties.\" The bread was hard like croutons & deserves a refund. Been here before with a couple of younger teenage boys & the service & food was great.", "business_id": "PeswraYFyhr33CmAK5oW5A", "stars": 1, "date": "2014-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ND95DgvN7ba8MabfXE3lsw", "review_id": "NjgWXdpaiw_lsjTVnxOGCw", "text": "It's better than nothing. \n\nIf you work in the area (16th and Morton) and have a limited amount of time for lunch, or if you didn't have time to eat breakfast in the morning the Veranda Bistro is for you. You will be completely not-excited-but-not-disappointed by this exactly as expected food. \n\nThe breakfast menu is essentially 4 ingredients (egg, meat, cheese, starch) served in several varieties. They all pretty much taste the same. One warning, the home fries are typically undercooked. The eggs have an amazing characteristic, that being the ability to crumble into a pile of bits too tiny to be picked up with a fork. I sense some breakfast fairy magic at play. \n\nLunchtime is a bit better, with several sandwich options, both cold and hot. There are salads and soup, and a variety of deep fried snacks. I've eaten a few of the cold sandwiches, and they are moderately tasty. The salads are premade and sitting in a cooler, which makes for some drippy lettuce. \n\nSpeaking of lettuce, I would love to meet the monster that's strong enough to cram THAT MUCH lettuce into one container. I'm not exaggerating when I say I pulled off enough lettuce to make two more salads of equal size. No one in this world needs that much lettuce in one sitting. \n\nVeranda Bistro serves a valuable purpose and is blessed with a great location. It's the only restaurant within walking distance for a few thousand people. I only wish that they tried a little harder rather than delivering exactly what I expected. Curse my low expectations!", "business_id": "C4_VnxikagdjSbNQiblzYw", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wttePGxhTumTTUinL5tlTg", "review_id": "q5Nu9MZYp8M3MaUCMtFsww", "text": "\"The Bistro\" as we call it, is right next door to my office. I walk to work every day and this is my breakfast and coffee stop most mornings. \n\nA bagel, English muffin, or a croissant with a breakfast meat of your choosing and some egg and even the dreaded cheese (we have got to stop putting cheese on everything, America) can be yours for about $3.50. And this is a big muffin/bagel.croissant, not a mini-Mickey D's sized meal. \n\nI've had quite a few lunches here as well, and the Veranda Classic on ciabatta and the Chicken Soprano Panini are my #1 & #2 respectively. With fries and a drink, it's about $7.50. Asian Chicken Salad is pretty good, too.\n\nDifferent menu items show up as a special now & then- one time it was General Tso's chicken with fried rice, a chorizo burrito another. Hot dogs have been spotted at The Bistro.\n\nEveryone here is friendly and now that I'm a regular, Pam makes my coffee for me just as I like it and I don't even have to add my own cream and sugar anymore. \n\nOnly open til 3pm and only on weekdays.", "business_id": "C4_VnxikagdjSbNQiblzYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9MKtWhsqGXrMstepsBJkpw", "review_id": "Hy4qU1XHgH6FJ3--lm6kFQ", "text": "Work in the area and love having a place so close that I can get breakfast and lunch that is fast and tastes great.  Staff is always friendly and remembers your favorites.  Food is great and is warm when it should be and cool and crisp when it should be also.  As for French fries and home fries, they are the best!  Crisp on the outside just the way I like them!", "business_id": "C4_VnxikagdjSbNQiblzYw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "h0SC-I2BfpmwlMtw0VewCg", "review_id": "p7romTL9evNqhnEfx58iug", "text": "I love the bistro as we call it here Arthur office next door. The prices are a little high, but the food and people who work there are great.", "business_id": "C4_VnxikagdjSbNQiblzYw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_GVAV2LjUWEs9fGjslex_A", "review_id": "3E1FNeVgaxk-z8aKla4Tdg", "text": "Tastes great, good price.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6A22FjfZUdUmN8bMTlWfmQ", "review_id": "gKeuiihNu9W--uvWGGhGrw", "text": "I grew up on Pat's Pizza and I can't think of anything else I would have rather eaten for the past 20 years.  Yes, the staff is not usually too friendly, yes, there are signs everywhere telling you what you can and can't do, and yes, they don't like it when you use a debit card.  However, none of that matters once you take a bite of their heavenly NY style pizza.  The smattering of sauce is bright red against the perfectly thin, white crust, and the cheese is loaded with herbs and toppings.  It's not too sweet and not too doughy.  It's consistent and mouthwateringly delicious.\n\nPLUS, you can bring your own beer and get too drunk to even see the 1,000 signs bossing you around.\n\nI used to live right down the street from Pat's, but now, sadly, I have to drive 22 miles once a month just to get my fix.  It doesn't matter... I'd drive 500 miles for a slice of Pat's.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "lG6Q5OvamVHUSk9MPE6Q4A", "review_id": "mrzSMQKi4mYqvtvaV-L-pw", "text": "Best pizza in AZ, hands down.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w8sViP2o4YIK5-YEc75fzg", "review_id": "IXiVfwsr8ZqpzDM28zqR7Q", "text": "Meh.pizza was super greasy,cheese was gummy,crust was bland. $60 bucks for 2 pizzas and 24 wings not a good deal at all. Pat's seems to be a staple in the neighborhood but there are wayyyyy better places within a 1 mile radius. Since stumpy's was closed on Sunday we had to resort to Pat's. Never again!", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 1, "date": "2013-09-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qxnFi49a-i0O_t_RROWYdg", "review_id": "6r1jPJh0OW29VJ-3k2_BFw", "text": "LOVE Pat's pizza!!!!!", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-07", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "wFweIWhv2fREZV_dYkz_1g", "review_id": "yzUbf5RmAU1_saI9bCAbtw", "text": "I had forgotten about this place but I worked in the area in my early twenties and some coworkers and I would frequent this place for their awesome lunch specials.  \n\nI came here recently while staying  Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak at the for an alternative to the terrible frozen pizza they serve.  Call it in, 8 mins round trip from the hotel. Delicious pizza.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9dlndu7o4xJ0zwMFg_hLqw", "review_id": "RtSXCo_tXgt_rtbg9RM0oA", "text": "My husband and his family have been coming here since 1982. We haven't been here in a few years so we decided to see if it was as great as  he remembered it to be. Well, we were very disappointed. It was not as good as he or I remembered. In the early 80's and 90's this place was good. The pizza was awesome and the inside of the restaurant had some charm. That is definitely not the case now. The pizza was extremely bland and not very flavorful at all. We decided to try the wings but backed out after trying the sauce. It was very vinegary. Seems like the quality of the food has changed and the inside is just like the pizza.......boring. After so many generations of eating at Pats, we will have to say goodbye.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 2, "date": "2014-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7ifc5BmZ4YO5bjYImmStVw", "review_id": "TrnxEofhPs6rrDJlHp931w", "text": "I love it. Great crust, not soggy. Great tasting toppings and nice cosy environment to eat in. I haven't tried every pizza out there. But I enjoy the taste every time I get one. That's what counts. So far the best in town that I've found.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sO7eccljiBw4GiThp-JNyQ", "review_id": "taTtU8Tabk_ZAZ5KNdKglg", "text": "I love pats! My friends and I have been going there since high school for the amazing lunch special, back in 2001 it was $2.50 for two slices(that are huge) and a drink, and today I think it costs like $4, def a hot deal. This is also the fianc\u00e9 and I's go-to pizza delivery spot. Best ny style pizza in Phoenix in my opinion. Always friendly and the delivery is typically quicker than the time they quote you. When doing delivery ordering the pizza well done helps the crust to hold its integrity since sometimes it can be a tiny bit soggy by the time it gets to you. Wings extra crispy bc crispy wings are the best! Keep up the good work Pat's!", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Jjdt5xR1vGVT3p98e_VemA", "review_id": "TEtpM6B8LEQAuPcaenbrUw", "text": "Being a transplant from NYC and a big fan of pizza and hot wings, I must say that Pat's has been my go to here in PHX. The crust is unbelievably good, even the dry outside crust is a treat. If you feel like indulging in some meaty greatness, you have get their specialty, The Bensonhurst Blast, every meat topping imaginable with garlic and onions. May not be diet friendly, but you have to treat yourself once in a while. Perfect thing to impress your beer drinking buddies.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S3UHNa8tV83AHhX9959ruA", "review_id": "FfUfymsbvoSS2tmEBlrEEw", "text": "Love the pizza, great crust!\nTasty sauce and light on the cheese, just what I like. The 2 slice special is a deal, comes with a drink!", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "yR04yrpjBf1BH5mTnG54ZQ", "review_id": "-nJ50it_Qqxcf8w7IVyjHQ", "text": "We are in town staying at the nearby Squaw Peak Hilton resort. We decided to get delivery and called to order pizza and wings. We ordered a special they had for a large pizza with two toppings plus 30 wings, and added a small Hawaiian pizza. The guy on the phone was VERY nice - we had a lot of questions and requested sauces on the side. Unlike many places you call in an order, he was very friendly, accommodating, patient and helpful. We really appreciated this.\n\nWe ordered a large pizza with two toppings - pepperoni on the whole pizza and half of it also with meatballs. This was perfectly executed and tasty. The crust and dough was perfectly cooked - fluffy and fresh with a little crisp. The pepperonis were tasty with the right amount of spice, and the meatballs were flavorful without being spicy. They had a fair amount of black pepper but it wasn't overwhelming. The pepperonis were thinly sliced and laid on top of the cheese and pepperoni - well balanced and easy to eat! The other pizza was a small Hawaiian without sauce --- sadly, it had NO pineapple on it. How do you forget the pineapple on a Hawaiian. Since it was delivery, there was nothing we could do. So, we ate what equated to cheesy bread with Canadian bacon on it.  \n\nWe also had 30 wings with medium sauce on the side - and ordered them extra crispy. They were perfectly cooked and the medium sauce was good (when getting delivery or to go, getting the sauce on the side keeps them crispy!) It included two small (2 ounce) ramekins of ranch, so we ordered 6 extra (which was only 30 cents each, much cheaper than the nearby Stumpy's cost for ranch).\n\nThe Hawaiian (well, cheesy bread with Canadian bacon...) pizza's crust was much thinner and crispier than the large pizza. Just something to note - the crust was completely crusty. Which is fine, just know it wasn't soft like on the large. We were quoted 35-40 mins and paid cash... But it arrived closer to 25 mins. I do recommend this place. Despite the goof on the small pizza, the friendly service, quail delivery and wing quality leaves me with 4 solid stars.\n\nIf this review helped, let me know with the voting buttons. It encourages me to post these reviews.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VSdzZSLgihjENbCZpMLCvA", "review_id": "uo59Lk_LI-rXh8t2fkqpqw", "text": "Giving these guys a five because the were so friendly and the pizza was great.  We had the margherriti pizza.  It had a a good flavor.  The extra crispy wings were good too.  If you want a small local place come here and help them out.  The prices were good also.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i94JgBKT4T7pGco7W1S0OA", "review_id": "imiy1AaBz5n8omoVzW9RsQ", "text": "I went with two New Yorkers who agreed that this little, hole-in-the-wall place is the closest Phoenix comes to NY style pizza. We had the slice special and were very happy. We're going to try them for take-out next.", "business_id": "GvwDppcJLm9lso9iS2hSIw", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "EScPF4SpSncPwC3bf0VW3g", "review_id": "5MCwMqdQKHd_51igQqGIIQ", "text": "Blue Saguaro has been doing the same menu of breakfast sandwiches (seriously delicious - toasted sourdough drenched in salty butter, egg over medium, crispy bacon and melty American but not Kraft cheese) and lunch sandwiches & salads for over 10 years.    There's a reason that it hasn't really changed:  It works. \n\nThe lunch menu has specialty vs regular sandwiches.   Most of the specialty are loaded up with sandwich fixings you're not going to get in a chain shop - cream cheese, sprouts, avocado that wasn't spread on thinner than mustard.   The bread is bakery quality and there's a decent selection.   The ambience is non existent, but when you're grabbing lunch on the run it really doesn't matter.     \n\nThey are super fast, but that may be because I always tip a buck.   :)", "business_id": "3rJE7qliy8_ylKhY5FdlIw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4sIK_74UwkKU9YQXIfgCdg", "review_id": "R1WUeWZUK07eSsivcofhqA", "text": "The Blue Saguaro is a place you'd probably not find unless someone told you about it, I can agree with Erica on that one.  The interior is nothing to right home about .  It is nice enough for what it is and that is just a nice little cafe style restaurant catering to the surrounding businesses.\n\nNow let's start talking about what makes this restaurant great and that is the food.  It's simply a nice little restaurant that proves if you have good food it will be successful.  I am saying that on the basis that everything I saw served looked put together right.\n\nI had the Mediterranean Vegetarian Sandwich.  The bread was nice and fresh which was the start of a really tasty  meal. It didn't taste like the bread at some places that give you a variety of 8 different kinds but they all suffer from a bland sameness. There was plenty of hummus, feta, roasted peppers, all in about the proper combination so as not make any one overbearing.  There was also plenty of it, enough to fill you up but not enough to make you feel like Jabba the Hutt.\n\nI am looking forward to going back to the Blue Saguaro and trying their breakfast sandwich.  I was ten minutes to late to get one but boy did the ones I saw look yummy!  This is a real compliment from me.  I am not a big breakfast eater and am likely to end up at MacDonald's just be cause their big breakfast is usually consistent.  I admit if I am going out for breakfast, usually the place I go is going to be fairly expensive.  Not at the Blue Saguaro.   The prices are quite reasonable. \n\nThis is one of those reviews that really has been writing.  Thanks, Blue Saguaro!", "business_id": "3rJE7qliy8_ylKhY5FdlIw", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "n_0XAt7H6pClkQgKbEZRkg", "review_id": "xtv4krhtHKLGCn5bZYuzrQ", "text": "Well, my buddy and I went to eat here, but the sign said closed and there was a department of health sticker on the window. Apparently they did not renew their business license or something. Or could it be something else??? who knows. \n\nWhat I do know is that they were still open as staff was inside and there were people eating. The door was ajar. My friend and I decided to go to Bamboo China instead.\n\nHere is why we left and why I post a bad review. If you fail to operate your business legally, then skirt the law by continuing to operate, you more than likely will cut corners elsewhere and I certainly do not want to spend my money there. I pay my taxes and play by the rules and i expect the businesses I do business with to do the same. \n\nBlue Saguaro, you are not blackballed from my lunch list.", "business_id": "3rJE7qliy8_ylKhY5FdlIw", "stars": 1, "date": "2011-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8EnQxVnEKsKqyF7sReRbmg", "review_id": "J5yj3HZ2fx_TIK3lYYeHWg", "text": "Stopped here for lunch today and had the turkey sandwich with the humus ..... DELISH !! My friend had the Greek Salad with chicken - he said it was WONDERFUL. Nice sandwich shop that's clean and has good food !!! Recommended :-)", "business_id": "3rJE7qliy8_ylKhY5FdlIw", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6kmu0mYbdpMIOZ6Y0eVsxg", "review_id": "I3uYPMBhXxxCqgRvf5rhew", "text": "When my boss orders us supervisors lunch, he always gets Spinato's!  I'm more excited about having it than I am having him pay for it!\nI love the square pieces and thin crust.\nAnd, yes, there is just something about the sauce!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2007-11-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "cZEVW_x0NKI69Xm55tknBg", "review_id": "nmRkPfpBgXjgc69f0qe8tA", "text": "I was craving great pizza and this place was recommended by a friend so I went to check it out. The service was awful and was given by high schoolers who obviously had more important things to be doing. I think they must of screwed up the batch of sauce because it was so sweet I couldn't even have bite number 2. I don't like sweet marinara or pizza sauce. The party I was with was a bit less picky but needless to say we didn't box the left overs which were plentiful.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-09-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 5, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "Q90tzPZYppaGQwwyC4bKJg", "text": "I had the blessed chance to have some wine and pizza at my apartment on a Friday night after a terribly hectic week. Spinato's is a spot that is on my list of places to try in my 'hood. So I called my order in; a large Get Meaty with extra cheese. I went to the store to pick up a bottle of Peachy Canyon Zin, and grabbed my pizza on the way back home. HOLY COW, my pizza was huge! Oh well, I'll have leftovers. It seemed like it took forever to get home because the pizza's aroma wafted through my car and drove me crazy! I got home opened the box, and marveled at the sight of my yummy pizza. The pizza is not sliced into triangles, rather, they are sliced into squares. I grabbed a couple squares and noticed the GREASE that oozed through the cheese on the pizza. Uh oh. I grabbed a few paper towels and firmly patted my pizza. I thought to myself \"This is one greasy pizza! This is going to be awesome!\" I felt guilty and rebellious taking the first bite of my pizza. I was immediately struck by the sweetness of their sauce! It wasn't too terribly sweet, but I must say I like a slightly sweet red sauce. It may catch some people off guard. The meat on the pizza was delicious! The sausage was flavorful and I think it's home-made. I ended up sticking the leftovers in the freezer for future indulgence. We'll see if it's just as tasty later on.\n\nSpinato's offers pasta dishes which I'd like to try as well a garlic bread and antipasti. I look forward to visiting Spinato's again!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "DNXdO9-uDc9PKNXTICIZWw", "review_id": "4JjFpHYLToQSsUWD3bjwfQ", "text": "This is my FAVORITE place in Phoenix for pizza. I discovered Spinato's years ago when I still lived in Tempe/Mesa and my then-current girlfriend took me to their original Spinato's location on Smith, which is hidden away in an industrial park. Despite the obscure, hard-to-find location (even when you've been there before, it's very easy to drive right by it), this place is ALWAYS busy.There is nothing else around there to draw in business, at least not after all the industrial park offices close at 5pm. That is how good it is.\n\nI live in the Dreamy Draw area now and I get my Spinato's fix from their 12th St and Glendale location. My all time favorite is their sausage pizza. The cheese is very, very good. They make their own Italian sausage. There is something about the sauce OMG it is SO good, slightly sweet. As others wrote, this is Chicago thin-crust-style pizza, cut into squares. Oh, and the crust is so good too. I'm not gai for Chicago pizza but I just love Spinato's.\n\nEvery single person - and I mean, EVERY SINGLE ONE - I have ever taken to Spinato's, they love it and they go back for more and introduce their friends to it. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Nello's gets lots of props in Phoenix but I promise you, Spinato's is better than Nello's.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2008-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 5, "useful": 6, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "6hRKotVFPYL7Ci0hipN9Eg", "review_id": "hjyj5aw9cgHAbkU7D2kA0g", "text": "Let me share my Spinato's experience with you.\n\nI have had their pizza a few times, but the last time was the last. And I mean it. The last experience was with their food I ordered \"Traditional Vegetarian\", with added pepperoncini. Got home, no pepperoncini. Oh well, no big deal. Started eating it and discovered a strange flavor. Kinda like dog treats. Went to kitchen to inspect pizza. Well, low and behold, under the inch or so of cheez (I don't think its real cheese) was PEPPERONI on the \"Traditional Vegetarian\". UHM OK?! Verified the receipt and it was entered correctly! This household doesn't eat animals. I'm sorry, between the overly sweetened sauce, too much cheese, undercooked crust and the mixup I will never again waste my money here.\n\nPlease, if you want pizza, do not come here.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2008-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 4, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "gTCM7qlVrwdml-hFB6aJqQ", "review_id": "BrTFSmZsWpwYeDt2s3q8yg", "text": "A little background.... \n\nMy husband is from a sleepy community about an hour south of Chicago. My husband could/would eat pizza everyday of his life if I permitted. When we went back to visit his parents he actually took me on a pizza tour of the area all of which ended with his absolute favorite pizza, Aurelio's. His love for this pizza stems from childhood and I honestly do not think you could convince him that there is a greater pizza out there. I even once looked into shipping Aurelio's for a birthday present and quickly realized that that was insanely expensive. \n\nFast forward to this summer when I discovered a review on Yelp that mentioned that there used to be an Aurelio's here in AZ that eventually became Spinato's. Well my husband insisted that we get in the car that moment and check it out. The sweet marinara is exactly what he was looking for and while not exactly the same this is the closest pizza in Arizona to his beloved favorite. The crust is thin and the sausage is hand crumbled (or appears to be). They are very generous on the cheese and toppings in general and leftovers the next day aren't too shabby. We have never had an issue with service or our order on the several occasions we have been One of my favorite things about Spinato's is the ice, seriously I have a passion for crushed ice and lots of it!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "g6rlp5No6GjEDXkrjvg1kQ", "review_id": "ckLwSck2iF7kU7Fp3Ysn_w", "text": "I have never actually sat down inside but Ive ordered out from here 2x. I think they're the best pizza in town..not for the crust..( I myself am a fan of doughy crust not deep dish but not thin either)...but for the sauce. It's fantastic. It has a hint of sweet to it which just makes it unique and delicious, I could drink it. Im not really a fan of the standard Heinz tomato sauce. THIS sauce has flavor and add garlic and spice, friggin perfect.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ceKoQX0_IJZ6Lr9-9LGcbA", "review_id": "M6b3YBXmkQtDzOo6M9m6zA", "text": "I was born near Chicago, moved away by three and have never been back.  So as an adult I have missed out on all the great cusine known from this midwest mecca of a city.  This place makes me feel like I'm taking a journey away from the valley and right into a neighborhood restaurant in Chicago.  I love the pizza here as well as the down to earth relaxing atmosphere.  Servers have always been great to me.  I don't know how anyone could say anything bad about this place.  Until I take a vacation to the windy city, I'll have to come here to get my fill.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 4}, "user_id": "A_O8wZOsMTPwyeYA4-Rsow", "review_id": "nJergbNOmydzRW_KJq9YEg", "text": "HOLY SMOKES! I now have FOUR favorite Phoenix pizza places! \n\nWith pizza I'm all about the sauce, and this is the shizz! Yeah it's sweet, like really sweet but I freakin' LOVE it! It's soooooooooo good that I don't even want a topping,  just cheese and that fabulous sauce! This maybe my new favorite pizza but it's such a tough call. \n\nFor the record ... the best in Phoenix (for me) ... in no particular order.\n\nPizza A Metro (pepperoni) \nSpinato's (cheese) \nCibo (Diavola which is the best topping I've ever had on a pizza)\nPane Bianco\n\nAll three just rock my world, man do I LOVE Spinato's!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2009-11-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4dnDsoHuxUtzhaumxbpR5w", "review_id": "KZ3raFU6NMNgYOvAVFaYgw", "text": "There is something strangely addicting about Spinatos. I don't like to think of this as traditional pizza, as the sauce is much sweeter and the combinations unexpected. BUT it's still delicious and I find myself craving it ALL THE TIME. \n\nTwo thumbs up for \"The Signature\" and \"The Other Signature\" pizzas, as well as the calzones (with ricotta!) and desserts. The garlic bread is yummy, too. We always order the same things (see, above), but I am looking forward to branching out trying some other dishes (see: Antipasto, Sandwiches).\n\nTo all of the sauce haters: accept it for what it is and get over it. The sauce works with their pizzas, and if you don't like it, don't eat it! But don't hate.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "2KNPtV5E44vAiEr5BvMkUA", "review_id": "_N2Iw_nRT9pwiovD5DFmfw", "text": "Scrum-diddly-umptious. \n\nWe were getting ready to buckle down for a tv marathon and so we chose Spinatos as the pizza to try.  We walked in and ordered take-out on a Sunday (we didn't call ahead because we were just getting back into town from up north and didn't have any menus). The place was pretty busy and there was no where for us to stand, let alone sit, so we went back to my car and waited for them to finish. (Note to self: order ahead of time for takeout and you won't have to deal with the wait)\n\nI had never had their pizza, but my friend absolutely swears by it. Anywho...I decided to go with 'The Classic' on a thin crust and my friend went with the 'The Signature' also on a thin crust. Mine was delicious, but hers was unfreakingbelievable. It was absolutely perfect. \n\nThe only downside for the experience was they didn't have tshirts in any adult sizes so we had to run down the street to Oreganos. Oh well!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 5, "cool": 5}, "user_id": "vsXP832M0kOxKpfduD7dWw", "review_id": "1tZBBGFVzXaCmKJpz_kjrA", "text": "Yu-u-u-M!  The sauce is a sweet and not too acidic and the spaghetti and meatball calzone (add ricotta) is cravable! I saw the meatball sandwich and can't believe a single human being could consume one on their own. I swear it must be three pounds of meatballs on a full french loaf! I only wish they were open for lunch on Sundays because for some reason that's when I always think, \"Yum! A spaghetti and meatball calzone would be great right now.\" Oh well. My loss, I suppose...", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZXXNfqQfydJFLAqBtzwM-Q", "review_id": "VtAH3j8zTZmJawX_43rY-A", "text": "I was so excited to try it because people rave. NOT a fan. I guess if you like super sweet sauce it will be up your alley. I couldn't eat it. I will stick to Joe's pizza or Slice of Sicily, pay much less and enjoy much more.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2010-10-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yexVL0RzRYAgnIzgCRrKTw", "review_id": "kFihZ5wPopwAdB3Gz-3PNQ", "text": "My family and I have been coming to Spinato's for 13 years and obviously we love it. We order one of their pizzas at least once a week, but our favorite is Mama's Spinach Special...gotta luv the garlic for this one.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_XqWWWbZMHTUbNrPge9VxA", "review_id": "BWEwfJBgdQ91-II6Z8ITYw", "text": "Can't get enough of Spinato's pepperoni and sausage pizza.  The combination of the sweet sauce and cheese blend makes for the perfect pizza.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-02", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "DfxzHI4TjGTUuFELonH5wA", "review_id": "uRbeNjdJW35YQ_3nOZIiNA", "text": "idk...i've gotta say, i've had far better pizza than this.  i too was excited to try this place based on the reviews.  we got decent service, in fact our server was super nice and cute.  we split a salad that was simply lettuce and spinach with a tomato thrown in. the 5 bucks we spent on that could have purchased both 1 bag of lettuce and 1 bag of spinach.\n\nmy first glass of wine was corked and so much so that when i went to take a drink it burned my eyes but they were very nice about getting me a new glass of wine.\n\nnow on to the pie...  \n\nwe got the spinach special which came with a saccharin sweet sauce; personal preference would be a bit tangier but it was the grease and the crust that was the bummer.  when i get thin crust i like it to be crisp but this? not so much.  mush to the sogg town. \n\ncan't say that we will come back, there are just too many good pizza places in town.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "_je3JpAk2SghGPgd9LIJ_A", "review_id": "lV-druBZ1zxim54wIxNgMQ", "text": "I L-O-V-E Spinato's, and have for many years.  Their sauce is so packed with flavor, but not overwhelming.  It's just right, and tastes very fresh.  Service is always awesome, and their delivery is always great.  \n\nRecently, I found that I'm allergic to gluten, so I tried Spinato's gluten free pizza.  WOW!  I would order this bad boy over the original.  I don't know what that scrumdillicious gluten free dough is made from, but I now crave it.  I just wish it came in a bigger size than the 10\" pizza.  \n\nOne other thing that impressed me about Spinato's recently.  When ordering for delivery, I advised the kind lady on the phone that I was gluten free... she took the initiative to look at my previous orders and let me know that I should probably discontinue ordering meatball on the pizza, as they have gluten in them as well. Yay for customer service!!  \n\nIf you haven't tried Spinato's, I highly recommend them, for many reasons.   Enjoy!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "MbJOllFenYqRpwOCoaWXtQ", "review_id": "5j97aKUJdA0dYeZjKpm52A", "text": "This place is fantastic. It's a little family owned joint that is totally non-descript but has some of the best pizza around. My wife has Ciliac disease (no gluten diet) and they make a wonderful gluten free pizza. The get the dough from a local bakery and it is seriously good. The only negative I have is that its a little expensive ($14 bucks for a 10\" gluten free pizza). Our servers have always been friendly and knowledgeable about the ingredients of the food.    \n\nI will definitely be back!!!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "82IMwHfXtr8bjidycFMyIA", "review_id": "U1Gzsqjz5n6S5WWCwlImmA", "text": "Hnnngffff their signature spinach pizza\nIt's the only thing I've ever ordered there\nAnd it alone warrants 5 stars.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-10-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "3gIfcQq5KxAegwCPXc83cQ", "review_id": "_GqVyrwuzdQwfQ2y3xuV1g", "text": "My whole family went here last night for my oldest brother's birthday. This restaurant was very accommodating to our large party. They even sat us before everyone was there, and we appreciated that. We ordered a bunch of food, a couple pizzas, a couple sandwiches, bruschetta, salad, ravioli, meatballs.... a lot of food. Their pizza is always good and my brother swears that this location is the best and has the best crust of all the locations. I thought the pizza was good, the italian salad dressing was very good, and the ravioli and meatballs were tasty. I thought the bruschetta was just ok... but overall, this place is very good. I would recommend it to anyone for some classic italian food, plus about 10 of us ate for 100$....pretty good deal.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-31", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "hieVDOyVxxitOi1v2m1lhw", "review_id": "HD1w17LfJqNP33Xe6b-s6Q", "text": "I love the thin crust classic signature.  So does my mom.  My husband thinks the sauce is too sweet...but his opinion doesn't really count.\n\nI tried the antipasto with the house italian.  pretty decent salad for a pizza joint!\n\nWe ordered online and picked it up...I am always a fan of not having to call and place an order.  I have an aversion to talking on the phone.  I have no idea why.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vhxFLqRok6r-D_aQz0s-JQ", "review_id": "dPeC1Rtu_fOB3QeYZNzo5w", "text": "Neighborhood pizzaria right across from my other favorite, Pat's Pizza.  Pat's excels at the New York thin crust while Spinato's has a great deep dish Chicago version that is excellent and not at all greasy.  The sauces (both the pizza and the pasta) are great and you can get extra on the side.  In the rare event you are still hungry I'd say get frozen yogurt across the street and skip the desserts which are a bit weak.  But how can you not love a family restaurant that feels like every pizza place in America?", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-09-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WDeRa1X8B1J4tTtAv47BIA", "review_id": "b7JHb8IUMeOIMr-r1QLUAQ", "text": "After about 5 failed attempts at finding a pizza joint worth the money we were invited to Spinato's.  The only thing negative I have to say is that our service was not great.  The watier seemed way \"too cool\" for his job.  My daughter never got her meatballs.  When she finally did, 20 minutes after the pizza, they were free.  But still, she was hungry.  The service didn't take away from the fact that the pizza was SOOOO cheesey and delicisous.  I love the cross cutting style.  I can't decribe it any other way than utter cheesy goodness.  If you love your pizza cheesy and gooey and messy..this is the place for you.  If you are in the mood for whole wheat, less cheese and health pizza...find somewhere else!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "vSX6oTKzVbvUBl9f0rk1Bg", "review_id": "jYuuLNXF6hzRP0N82p6NAg", "text": "I am craving pizza right now and know that I will be placing an order at Spinatos to take home for dinner tonight. I have been a customer for about three years now and it is my favorite pizza ever!!! It will change your life...", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7DmuMXlFUn4xwqjBz642Rg", "review_id": "XjnG0VK74gGlJDzYytVOiQ", "text": "Only one word comes to mind about this place \"OVERRATED\" i ordered the sausage with extra sauce, the extra sauce was spread around the top of the pizza...COLD which made the pizza disgusting already the sausage was nothing to write home about. good service i suppose and that's the only reason i'm not giving it 1 star, as far as Chicago Style goes i think Johnnie's pizza is light years ahead. Not worth it if your in that shopping center and you must eat just go to Codfathers.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "aWqMr-R1LQhS6GR4AKPhmA", "review_id": "DIQ0WIxIg02p_fcI-HCDAw", "text": "Unbelievably delicious pizza - the marinated spinach on a couple of them - L'Italiana and Mama's - is fantastic. We tried the calzones - I think they were the best I've ever had. We tried the Baked Spaghetti and Mama's spinach calzones. I don't know why we would go anywhere else for pizza or calzones unless we're out of town! \nWe have only gotten take-out so far but look forward to eating in next time we go out.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZtgihhYR1fy_4CNwTqCUyw", "review_id": "2ro_4g2lAAxjOjoklA5fRQ", "text": "Visiting or live in Phoenix??? NEED TO GO HERE for Pizza!!  MMMMmmmm", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "bwvqudblZOjta6tw_I45QQ", "review_id": "7f1RpTP1wiVWFdrhMBen-w", "text": "I'm from Chicago, and I have not found a pizza place that even comes close to Chicago for me here in Phoenix - until now.  Spinato's is a pretty darn close Chicago-style pizza.  I was pleasantly surprised with the atmosphere, taste, and service at the restaurant.  Wish they were close enough to deliver, but we are just outside their delivery zone.  Other than that, I'm a fan - I'll definitely be back!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "S3zdZ4PYZOWqBUHjOj3cIQ", "review_id": "S_u-xYdzgijkUDbsvTJIsg", "text": "Best pizza I have ever had!! \n\nI dream about this pizza, no other pizza comes close... I feel like I'm cheating on Spinato's when I eat other pizza. That's how good it is! Spinato's is an all around great restaurant, family owned, service is friendly and accommodating... good for dates, dinner to catch up with a friend, lunch with a coworker, great for a group dinner for a birthday or just family. \n\nI usually start off with the garlic bread, which comes with marinara sauce.. But I recommend making it a little more fun by adding mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and tomato. The salads are tasty and come in a good sized portion... For example, a side salad is good for 2, entree is good for 2-3. My go to pizza is the Mamma Spinato's which includes spinach, tomatoes, garlic, and toasty cheese tossed with love! I always add onions for that extra kick.. Pizzas can be shared and split into 2 different combinations (they even separate it with a line of tomato sauce so you know which is which) dessert is the only department they lack in.. Cannoli's are no bueno :( the dough tastes old and the cream filling is too sweet.  Overall, this is definitely on my top favorite list of restaurants in the valley.. Eating here always makes my day.. Heck even my week!! :)", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "7_Guwn2NaXSRdrY7DA84Ag", "review_id": "qCkzub6fufJgkJNa1zQtGw", "text": "My boyfriend and I just moved to Phoenix, and we were looking for a nice place for pizza. Luckily, Spinato's was just around the corner. The service was fantastic, with a wait time around seven minutes. Curious about their tea, our server allowed us to have a sample (in a rather large cup) of their green tea. Ultimately, we didn't order any tea, but our server provided consistent, positive service. My boyfriend and I ordered a large Da' Greek pizza for our meal. While the pizza combination was delicious, I did find a slight flaw. The only thing I didn't like was the amount of moisture soaked into the crust. I'm not sure if that's how the pizza is supposed to be, but it was almost impossible to eat without a fork. There was enough pizza to take home though, and the leftovers lasted us for a couple of days. Also, be sure to try the Cider. SO GOOD!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2013-09-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5l8UKoc6Lhy3R0xWtjbhfQ", "review_id": "8dlMo0Y4x_TrBb2zxDD9GQ", "text": "I really had to take time and taste this pizza and some how the thin crust with sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom was very salty either due to the sausage or pepperoni but either way its not the quality of items that I am use to in a pizza, a little history about myself I was raised in a family of catering I really get into the taste of food, the tomato sauce I really did not get that feeling on my taste buds of oh that's good, and by the way when a pizza place starts using a dough press instead of kneading the dough themselves looses 2 stars off the the top, you cannot replace kneading and a rolling pin . I have made pizza's before and i make my own sauce and use quality ingredients once you do it yourself for a while then you can really sharpen your taste buds for  quality pizza. I have to say CIBO has a better pizza, and Grimaldi's due to the fact that the dough, tomato sauce is much better quality.\n\n\"The Gastro\"", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xgDlV_6vp7BMBxnaB03h3w", "review_id": "UYtMa4-4w1ReT7TRrE5hFA", "text": "This place has the best gluten-free pizza in town. Even if you aren't gluten free if you like thin crust, you will love Spinato's gluten-free pizza. I got it to go so can't speak to the restaurant ambiance, but staff were very pleasant. I'll definitely be going back.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "8B1Vek6nKlIFwU4JaAhm9w", "review_id": "MK5sxloY4-MnLUhgonXxeQ", "text": "I love Spinato's pizza.  I usually get a gluten free Get Meaty.  The gluten free crust is better than any I've had.  Their regular crust is, of course, delicious as we'll, but I have come to enjoy the gluten free crust even better than the regular.  My family loves to go to Spinato's.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 4, "useful": 12, "cool": 6}, "user_id": "4ozupHULqGyO42s3zNUzOQ", "review_id": "1REHIhEb8PnNEKkX7AVJYw", "text": "I have an obsession with Spinato's pizza. It could have something to do with the sauce, or the homemade Italian sausages or the soft chewy pizza dough, but whatever it is, I just can't get enough. This past weekend, I finally had the chance to visit this location. We dined in the intimate dining room amongst families enjoying a pizza on the town. The service was on par, the atmosphere was nice but the best part of the night was the delicious pizza. It's so good I force myself to enter a food coma just to have another piece. The pizza is Chicago thin-crust pizza with fluffy and soft square pieces of pizza with their signature sweet pizza sauce that makes their pizza what it is. For pizza parlor pizza, this is hands down my favorite. I just wish they had one closer to where I lived!\n\nNews alert: While there, I learned that they are moving locations in the next couple weeks, so before you visit, give them a call to make sure they haven't moved locations yet!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QCJjdS6UXzLtsUpnc8Fk-Q", "review_id": "jNNlAm1bLt1ILLBYa-ddvw", "text": "***Moving to 5509 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014***\n\nThis location is closing at the end of November 2013 to a new location on 7th St and Missouri. They will offer some great new menu items, as well as introducing a caf\u00e9/marketplace/bakery!\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nFrom article at http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2013/11/spinatos_pizzeria_pizza_central_phoenix_restaurant_new.php\n\nThe family-owned local chain that's been making old-school Chicago-style pies in the Valley just shy of 40 years has announced their newest location, a 10,000-square-foot space at 5509 North 7th Street in Central Phoenix (7th Street and Missouri), will officially open Monday, November 25.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "UUyk7B2t-w2vtgl7QB23EA", "review_id": "483zvj3w8E5l_MWOgGVArg", "text": "I just visited their new location at 7th Street and Missouri.  The baked spaghetti calzone (with meatballs and ricotta cheese) put me into a wonderful afternoon food coma.  The personal size is more than enough for a filling lunch, but you need to get the regular size if you want to take some leftovers home.  They have such amazing food and they have a beautiful new building now too!", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "y0kTrVVLQBIyPEH2lNCK4g", "review_id": "yxTmgCunw43YDk-OHji-Xg", "text": "I really like the pizza. We ordered the 7\" personal size custom toppings ! The red sauce was the best I have ever had. On the sweeter side but amazing . Crust was perfect fairly thin and crispy . I loved it.", "business_id": "YldXB1hRpnE1CWLF3mvgpQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PzTP2RCSdBrZLbaxXgZ3kA", "review_id": "ZX5vUqFrt5o_qnkqWlr2yw", "text": "I generally brew my own coffee at home, and if not, I usually end up at the St*rb*cks drive-thru, but when I have time to walk down the street for coffee, this is where I end up.  Excellent house roast, roasted on premises, good people behind the counter.  I enjoy the croissants, flaky and light (like me!), but haven't tried any of the other 'home-made' pastries they have available.\n\nBetter then your corporate coffee, made by real people.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "0rRTTYnjOtMDD32RvlxPow", "review_id": "rO2GYD4DxLvkRQngrhE6rg", "text": "a nice place. kind of amateur service, but i'm sure with experience they'll improve by leaps and bounds. mediocre espresso and milk, but a nice atmosphere. i wouldn't make the drive if you're not already in the neighborhood, but i'm sure it's an asset to the area nevertheless.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 3, "date": "2009-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "RMWXk-o0zbZua459V0Y_RA", "review_id": "qtR0RyjQabaGP-U9lAijbw", "text": "I popped into Grinders yesterday afternoon (a bit after lunch time) for a pick-me-up.  I just love this neighborhood gem.  There's a nice comfy vibe and the staff is welcoming and accomodating.  They patiently fielded my questions about available sugar-free syrup options and happily indulged my request for a combination of syrups for my iced latte.  It was fantastic!\n\nI've recently been informed that they host blues music on the 2nd Saturday evening of each month.  I can't wait to check it out next month.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "vG8e2d_hxqpu2fW68kTESw", "review_id": "UUibx7Fe5MvfUxSmOlqB5A", "text": "I am a bone-fide coffee snob. I hate Starbucks, so when I moved two blocks south of Grinders, I was giddily giggling all the way to the register... Not literally, 'cause people would stare.\nHowever, it has been nearly a year and the only coffee item I have tried is the Viennese. Am I really just a creature of habit, or is this coffee filled with nicotine? It's delicious, anyway. Get it! \n\nI like the names of their sizes, it's cute and I take it as a jab at Starbucks, which pleases me immensely. The atmosphere is very \"living room\", with local art they sell to customers, comfy couches, and tables that have seen lots of use. Their patio is getting nicer now that it's cooling off, and usually the baristas if they aren't too busy will walk your coffee or drink of choice out to you. \nThey roast their own beans, and sell them to you in cute little paper bags! Mum loves the Heavenly Bliss, it's not too acidic like some roasts are, and has an amazing aroma when it's going through the coffee machine, plus it isn't too pricey for in-house roasted beans, which can often get expensive.\nI live close enough to hear their live bands play when I'm out and about, and they're usually good falling in to the Blues category, A few friends say it's definitely worth the trip over there to check it out!", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OcR-H4PiO31PE5Pb5mqQKQ", "review_id": "5kLBdgCnVNlviSJ3XQIcFQ", "text": "The staff is very friendly and they bring your drinks out to you.  The artwork and jewelry by local artists is usually quite good, and something I'd consider buying if I had the spare money.\n\nTheir coffee has a great taste, much better than Starbucks, and I like putting money into small businesses instead of the Wal-Marts of the coffee world.  They make my finicky customized orders with no issue and I always prefer to visit them rather than a Starbucks, but I have to hold a star back due to their pretty limited hours.  They close especially early on Sundays considering their line of business, so sometimes I end up having to hit the Starbucks anyway. :(", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iQbk1wH9tP-y9n_oS_ezGg", "review_id": "K8F0x-TZUyiPlbSCwFGmbw", "text": "Grinder's is a great little coffee shop in the Sunnyslope district.  Each week I purchase my two pounds of coffee that has been roasted in their shop (the roaster is part of the decor).  The staff is always friendly and lets me know what is the best roast that week.  Since my tastes change, sometimes going for the super dark roast or perhaps a lighter flavor the next week, they help me pick out the best bean.\nThis little shop is full of locals and in the afternoon, be prepared for the Sunnyslope High School crowd.  The staff is sometimes a bit slow getting out orders, but they make up for it with friendly service and a great product. Another place where they get to know their customers by their names!", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "1jJktRMj1OfMDo-clbYvrg", "review_id": "wko0t-Dbpt2ajfu61etipA", "text": "Superb Coffee. Pathetic sandwiches and paninis. Hated the place after i ate the sandwich. i was told there were not veggies available at all. Then why sell a sandwich? They threw some chicken on the bread and gave it, after which i threw it in the trash.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "k2u1F6spBGhgk2JtAe97QA", "review_id": "F64APN2MK4lra2TuZA54NQ", "text": "I really liked this place. It was kind of kooky, full of art and all sorts of odds and ends. The staff was great. Very friendly. They roast their own beans and have selections from different parts of the earth. My latte was just what I needed. Love quirky little places like this. They make me feel like I belong somewhere :)", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "BHLMwsKIFaZQYSjQ5j0KOA", "review_id": "N1Q-C9O2IJ9U2oQHCnS5Uw", "text": "Very cool little coffee shop! Right next to my friends salon she works at (salon forma) so it makes it that much better ! Staff is awesome and the cinnamon buns are yummy ! I got a white chocolate mocha and it actually had a white chocolate taste unlike most chain coffee shops , double yay ! :)", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0wlruMVrEUSyTaJyvBMrGg", "review_id": "l5-nKRe_v_ItQxEmHmfUHw", "text": "This is my second time at Grinders and I really enjoy this place! Will be coming back again and again!!", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thVKnHeNocIkvDU6EYyRXw", "review_id": "LAKX4TEIxhUnyIum_MrDuw", "text": "The place is nice, the coffee is good. The highlight and charm of the place is truly Shaleena (forgive me for probably butchering your name). She speaks with everyone, is always smiling, and greets people by name. She's so wonderful!! Without her there to host and connect with all patrons, it's just ordinary.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "kmLjttqFkbvwaxQ51PyFRA", "review_id": "7EHOPcF-gXv9CHhNtKDEmA", "text": "Not impressed.  Not horrible.  Service was fine.  Had a latte but really it just tasted like milk.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sMisLX2bcQnJYCf3OH4fyg", "review_id": "xoh12fh4AcAoK-229bZJPw", "text": "I love supporting local businesses. Grinders has great coffee and amazing people working there. I always get an iced coconut latte.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "thVKnHeNocIkvDU6EYyRXw", "review_id": "6TDcGBEGScRilijIKmqfLQ", "text": "The crew at Grinders is very friendly. They learn your name, greet you by your name when you enter, and ask if you'd like your usual. I usually arrive as a morning stop on my way to work, and there's a group of regulars lounging there which adds to the friendly atmosphere. \n\nThe coffee is great and it's awesome to see the collection of wares from the local artists.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xEq4eEOYlX-hONqBLWH8oA", "review_id": "Sow65f78PqTNfnYFqicx5Q", "text": "I found this location using Yelp, and was really excited to try it out as a new study spot. It's a lot closer to me, and easier to go here than travel to a downtown joint. However, the barista working didn't even acknowledge me until I reached the register and she finished the drink for a regular standing nearby. She then just asked for my order, and I informed her it was my first time, and was looking for a recommendation. She gave me one, but made no attempt to connect on a relational level, not even taking my name for the order. She directed me to the Viennese Mocha, which was incredible - if I came back it would definitely be for the coffee. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich, which was nothing memorable. I wouldn't get it again - if anything, I would try a pastry; they had a decent selection and they all looked incredible. Anyways, interesting atmosphere, and had the service been better, I would definitely be returning.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "07pUh-U0FXJ9XYhQbZoJIQ", "review_id": "Ueg6WhBypYv8eZX2o3--3w", "text": "Absolutely amazing coffee! I love that they roast their own beans. I got an iced mocha and it was super smooth. Staff was decent I guess... not super friendly which was disappointing because the atmosphere seemed great. Loved the experience, would have given 5 stars for friendlier staff.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K7_V1afjrzpjtTvYsMANlw", "review_id": "fMpDp0iHjKjzEXB8YBbmSw", "text": "It's the COFFEE knuckleheads!  Who cares if one staff person has a bad day, or if your overly sweet tiger milk drink is not right or the art is tacky... I go here for coffee.  The rest of you stay away from this place... I want my pick of their fresh roasted beans including the hard to find Peaberry.. that's right... these guys actually get green beans from around the world and roast them there on site... I know what day of the week they do it too... and I am not telling you.  Stay away!.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4zzBiBoBazOdBWJjQioDgw", "review_id": "SDl7leZRGLKbLUKEAYH0fQ", "text": "I'm just giving them a 4 star review because the coffee is great. To the young barista with the hat on, you are in desperate need of a hug. Please remember that you work in the service industry. I know people have bad days but you sir have a bad attitude all the time. Be nice to your coworkers and be nice to the people you serve. Unless they're being jerks like you. Then be an ass. But then again, you already know how to be one.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xr3FLa94ohllSln5T0cflg", "review_id": "JoI2l-B0rIF_9DFV3ENlxA", "text": "Better than Starbucks. Always friendly.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ct4E5WJu91biNZcMZDTvNA", "review_id": "ETd4MCHOBeR7ExXn6K2wfw", "text": "They seemed to offer really good tasting espresso drinks here with not too much milk. They looked like they had a steady flow of regulars", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-10", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "faVvuyxRutEkKX1hK1GuQA", "review_id": "tXkfWIbKpPK_iugK1UXCow", "text": "I was hopeful...beans roasted on site - check.  Hipster baristas - check.  Drinkable espresso shots - ummm...barely...really meh espresso, and, seeing as they're Grinder's Coffee Company, it seems that this would be the most important thing.  Kind of seemed like they didn't tamp the grounds enough before pulling the shots, maybe?  \n\nIf I'm in the area again, I may give them another shot at shots, but...I wouldn't go out of my way to do so based on the first impression.", "business_id": "4eFIVmbeCvJGCrhzmd-VYA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-11-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "nJ5UZqX_WrP0DAvZ_aE9IA", "review_id": "7xw5Vr3W0yEJcKdMOgmHyw", "text": "This has got to be the worst Streets of NY in town. I ordered mozzarella sticks and they not only looked disgusting, but they tasted just as bad. They were either extremely freezer burnt or the breading was not supposed to be on a mozzarella stick. The pizza was jusok but not great. The cheese ravioli with meat sauce looked like it had dog food for meat sauce. I feel sick just thinking about what I just ate. I think they just ruined Streets of NY for me for life, thanks a lot.", "business_id": "hIe65VALe8rxseYECVj08w", "stars": 1, "date": "2009-11-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 3, "useful": 3, "cool": 3}, "user_id": "7cR92zkDv4W3kqzii6axvg", "review_id": "TjZi9JsqTTz0So3yWSs_FQ", "text": "Love the @StreetsofNY lunch specials!\n\nTwo slices of cheese pizza, plus drink; or one slice, and a salad (caesar or garden), plus drink, for $5.\n\nWent with my girlfriend, and loved the atmosphere at this location.\n\nTheir pizza is some of the best to be had, and though our waitress was ostensibly unable to distinguish between ranch, and bleu cheese, it was a pleasant experience.\n\nI will definitely return to this location, as it's very close to home. :)", "business_id": "hIe65VALe8rxseYECVj08w", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qassJAfg8Pz4VSaI-Z4TyA", "review_id": "M21xQZFpBjf2Z1cUs6zp9Q", "text": "If for some reason you end up at the Northern Ave location...drive a block and a half further east and go to Stumpy's instead. The pizza at SNY was OK. Not great but not worth seeking out. \nI was in Phx on business and was staying a few blocks away so I decided to try both of these local joints. This place tastes like pizza hut on a good day. Crust is decent. Toppings are decent. Cheese is OK. \nLike I said. This isn't a bad slice but it isn't a good slice of pizza either. Very nice staff. Nice location. The patio has cool atmosphere. TVs have sports showing. Just missed the mark in my opinion. \nNothing NY about this pie.", "business_id": "hIe65VALe8rxseYECVj08w", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "4DtBamDdmuYGozIHJN9cig", "review_id": "7sw4imZyIbR9QAziBYy5bA", "text": "Anchovies!\n\nI adore anchovy on pizza, and it's relatively hard to get here. SoNY has anchovies. They also have kalamata olives, which is surprisingly upscale for strip mall pizza.\n\nThis is where I went after being treated as Ms. Invisible at Red Thai. Here, I got impeccable, good-natured service, plus a thin-crust pizza that was better than my last trip to Fired Pie. (It doesn't hurt that I prefer crispy crust, but the cheese is also a better texture.)\n\nThe house wine is surprisingly drinkable (well, come on, no great wine would have had a chance against anchovies). Now I know where to go to satisfy anchovy cravings.", "business_id": "hIe65VALe8rxseYECVj08w", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A1t7ALyoKwf5H_4bn_9tAw", "review_id": "_bwZj6N7EwuQXFjyGlov4Q", "text": "I eat here often because it's in my neighborhood and the food is phenomenal but the staff isn't always professional. Every time I've gone in, I'm either waiting a while to be helped or my order almost seems rushed. The restaurant doesn't give off a warm welcome at all. But the cooks keep me going back lol", "business_id": "hIe65VALe8rxseYECVj08w", "stars": 3, "date": "2015-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "GjLv5CBxbnqJ16XBQQ9kTg", "review_id": "4-LovkPmTtTzOiYaI_3iYA", "text": "Pizza - such a good choice when you have a group of friends over...or is it?\nWe were having a night out with some friends! Had drinks at home, called uber, hit the bars and had a great time and then came home and we crashed! As we woke up we were obviously starving, hadn't tried Streets of New York so we thought hey this is perfect we can order food stay in and watch Netflix! (No \"chilling\" LOL) \nWhen I called the girl who answered the phone didn't appear ready to take my order or really know what she was doing. I could tell she was young but hats no excuse. As I asked her a few basic questions I didn't get the the most speediest of replies that I would like. She needed to place me on hold as she was taking my order...my perception was that I was on hold longer than necessary but that was perhaps due to the fact that I was already upset by the way she was handling my order...now at this point I should not have placed my order because I could just feel it was not going to be right however, I proceeded on! So at the end of the ordering process I asked her to repeat my order and she did and I felt OK. At the beginning I asked if there were specials and she told me but when it came time to pay the price was significantly different, she had to get a manager because \"she did not know what was going on?\" Ok whatever I thought lets just get this done I have a house full of hungry friends LOL! So it was done and they deliver- 30-45 minutes that's pretty reasonable I thought. An hour and 25 minutes later there was a knock on the door...FINALLY FOOD!!!! The delivery guy was on point he was funny and really made it a great time and his service was AWESOME. I had to tell him about the girl in the phone and I let him know how I felt he gets 10 stars out of 5 stars!  he was great even though I was complaint about his fellow co worker he was great at not throwing her under the bus and never \" agreed \" with with what i was saying but you could tell in his face this was not the first time he had heard this. He pulled out the receipt and asked is this your address I replied no and he says oh ok that explains why I was driving around and couldn't find it. Really? The girl who took the order totally go it wrong! I tipped very well and he was great! Now the food , pizza was ok not warm obviously but taste was good we ordered 2 pepperoni and it was good - ok but not great- at this point we were just starving! Now we get to the 2nd box and to our surprise it's a whole different type of pizza and I'm like really? Man....we couldn't even eat it it was completely not ours.. I didn't have the energy to call and complain so we just sucked it up and made pb and j's. The girl on the telephone had us starving. Because of that I have to give one star maybe take your time on the phone next time and hit the right button and then it will be right... The delivery guy made up for this!! Streets of New York=streets of hungry.", "business_id": "hIe65VALe8rxseYECVj08w", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w7wPLrfk_UWxLxIbfGvHaQ", "review_id": "ey2rDGvnahmIUgxBUD9zdw", "text": "sorry folks this place is over priced for the quality I ordered two slices and a salad the pizza was not good quality the peperoni was not good quality for the price I don't mind paying for good food but 20 bucks for poor quality no thanks wont be back.", "business_id": "hIe65VALe8rxseYECVj08w", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qMCT8OblN3finTvXcba-oA", "review_id": "0Q2l3ob6ltbS9jkeBW_KpA", "text": "So, I am new to the Sunnyslope area and work nearby. Choices when you have a half hour lunch are pretty slim around here. We have Jack in the box, McD's and a Subway. I had never seen this little place because it's so well hidden. A friend who lives in the area recommended I try their sandwiches. Since I'd like to think I'm open to trying new things I walked on in. The deli is quite the interesting little place. Italian posters have taken over the store and it's kept dark. They seemed to have a vast array of authentic Italian foods for cooking at home. The menu offered variety of sandwiches as well as pizza (sold by the slice) and spaghetti. I settled on a salami sub. Wow, I have never realized a sub can taste SO good!! The salami with the cheese they used plus the condiments gave the sub a nice little kick. Everything tasted quite fresh. The tomatoes were smaller and shiny, bright red. The prices are great. What I could tell a sub runs 2.50- 4.00. Well worth it for its size. They also have the option of getting a side with your sub. While waiting for my sub to be prepared I did grab an orange Italian ice from the freezer. Once at work, I found it had no taste. It was just orange colored ice. All in all, great experience! Can't wait to try some more sandwiches!", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-09-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qHCEXMPiIuT8gyPCVce5AQ", "review_id": "5qnd89eYvCPuT_ng97suHQ", "text": "I've stopped into Tony's Italian Delicatessen twice now, so I guess it is deserving of a review. It possesses that \"real\", not manufactured old world delicatessen that seems to be on the verge of extinction. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. In my two visits I've had the meatball sub and the hot pastrami sandwich, both were just okay. They were reasonably priced, so no complaints there, but they just seemed to lack the full flavor I was hoping for. I would def. stop here before a chain/franchise sub shop, but I have had better in the valley.  I still have plans on stopping in to try out their pizza, I'll update my review once completed.", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 3, "date": "2012-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "otXShZG3QHxcKS8s825EhQ", "review_id": "35NZozraxuYs979Vkc1ARA", "text": "First time in here, friendly service and an old school store. This place reminds me of the deli my grandmother used to take me to when I was a kid. The sandwiches are wonderful and a bargain price. Yes they keep the lights off in the back but they do turn them on. Can't blame a guy for conserving some electricity (you aren't paying his bill). Awesomely unique items in the store as well. If it had some indoor seating I'd give it a five star review. I WILL be back.", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-05", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "K4HLjl8C6QGYr2J65xM-Rg", "review_id": "f-xSXnOSXhddaGE06MLT9Q", "text": "When my friend had took me here to eat lunch, I fell in love with subsandwich. I love it", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "3L0OCdYesZR9toR4ZFaYdg", "review_id": "cQSRl0Q0tYEOWh0AHbYZfg", "text": "I go here on occasion but the only thing I have bought is their pepperoni it's the good dried pepperoni.   The kind you used to be able to get in the grocery store but for some reason they don't sell anymore.  It's a tiny little store that dark they don't put on the light and loaded with Italian things fantastic reminds me back home in New York for some reason Phoenix just doesn't have to many Italian delis around here so for now I'll stick with Tony's", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 3, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "azj8vFl7JuSyHqamSVhd4A", "review_id": "PwHx-1HdWatF9YjqrFdWwg", "text": "Great little spot to grab an authentic Italian sandwich!   They are both a grocery and deli and while I just stopped in to grab a bite to eat while I was waiting on my vehicle to be worked on across the street at Mad Hatter Muffler, I noticed that they have some great looking Italian grocery items in the store.    \n\nThey handmade my \"Italian Special\" sandwich while I waited, and fixed me a side of their delicious macaroni salad.  The very tasty \"small\" sandwich was plenty for me, and I'm a 185 lb guy.  Also, for the size of the sandwiches, the prices are a smoking deal.  \n\nI will definitely stop back by Tony's on my lunch break for a sandwich in the future!", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ys-CD-veey-QnK87IHjz8g", "review_id": "XjZz0SYFCE2CoFBfgnUc3Q", "text": "This is a small Italian grocery store, not a restaurant so some of the survey questions don't apply such as \"waiter service\" which is really \"counter service\" in this case.\n\nThe Pros: I stopped in for a sub sandwich. I ordered the hot pastrami sub, with extra meat. The guy behind the counter asked if I wanted it hot....\"yes.\"  The sandwich was large, so full of meat it was difficult to eat. The meat was really tender and juicy...the way you want it.\n\nThe Cons: After I ordered, he disappeared into the back, returned and asked if I wanted mustard. Yes, but I didn't realize that there weren't any condiments or condiment packages out, you had to trust that he would put on the amount you wanted in the back. The sandwich was \"hot\" but not because it was \"toasty hot\" it was because it was microwaved. The roll was so soggy that it wasn't easy to keep the sandwich together. \n\nRecommendation to owner: get a commercial toaster oven or alert your customers that \"hot sandwich\" means \"microwaved.\"\n\nThis sandwich would have be extraordinarily good had I been able to add my own condiments and had it been heated in a toaster oven.", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-09-18", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "PBAqIiakxI1SV2R0lXew4Q", "review_id": "u9QKCdbyMzPYWofscYllfQ", "text": "Tony's Deli has been there for 48 years. Yep, right there on the corner. His family wants to renovate the store to make it more modern, and he wants to keep the Nostalgic, old time feeling. What's a guy to do? \n\nI think he should renovate, as an Italian groceries store, I think that would add credibility and people would go there for that specifically. It's a great location, just west of a 5 point intersection, so maybe making it a bit modern with seating in a room with the collectors memorabilia would bring in more customers.\n\nI shop at local, non-chain type places, because these people have heart. Here's a guy who descended through the family, to run this store designed to look like little Italy. He has achieved that. His heart is good. He wants to pass the store down to his son's, they want to make it more modern. see the dilemma?", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "FFldnQj2MR3Z9olzvfCt4Q", "review_id": "N1MyAyd9xsDgLslRbcoXzw", "text": "Was so surprised when i walked in. Didn't know what to expect. This place is classic. Great cheeses and meats and some unusual items you can't find in a regular store. \n\nWe also ordered a sandwich. Unbeatable for the price. \n\nLoved the Sicilian olives!!", "business_id": "unPzS1QJJctlZyLGFSk_HA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 2}, "user_id": "4UUIpbOTPmu43wuC2aSGkg", "review_id": "22yNiDajMeUA79eaowQf3w", "text": "The Saturday after breaking my liver and recovering from a hangover, I decided that pizza sounded great! I love supporting non-chain establishments, the mom and pop shops of my hood. I decided to order a pizza from Stumpy's. \n\nMeh. It wasn't awful, it wasn't inedible, but it didn't knock my socks off. The sauce was a little plain and I ordered extra cheese on my pizza and got just enough cheese to cover the sauce.  I am willing to try Stumpy's again because the service is so friendly and the pizza is prepared right in front of you. Maybe I should start with a plain pepperoni before going into the sausage and onion realm. Maybe I got a little crazy on my first trip. No...I don't think so, but I'm willing to give them another shot.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 2, "date": "2008-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ZHDv3b9ydYpLoG-Ez4HBhA", "review_id": "tfG25X5fqBeMWxTufsS3Kg", "text": "We've had takeout and delivery, and it's good pizza!  Woodfire oven baked goodness!  Definitely will continue to frequent this shop - especially on nights we're too pooped to cook for ourselves.  So glad to have them around!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2009-10-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "OYpsdMcpdCdlkknpgpFMLA", "review_id": "XT4Tuuux8jAs0KnMKjEERQ", "text": "Stumpy's is a family-owned restaurant just off the 51 Freeway and Northern. I love them. They have a zany-garlicky homemade house Italian dressing to top their crunchy salads. Yes, they told me you can buy it by the bottle, if you end up loving it as much as I do. Their pizza? Delicious crust, tons of cheese and generous toppings. Their baked wings? Tangy and delicious, perfect for dipping into their homemade bleu cheese dressing. Even though they are normally crazy-busy on a Friday night, they still called my cell just to make sure I received my order and enjoyed it. Online ordering, too. http://pizzabystumpys.com/\n\nJust go. (Closed on Sundays.)", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-09-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "pumDVwnU2DEr5Nra5PT09A", "review_id": "kiTXzNkdFzQ8tXAZsXN2Cg", "text": "I have a passion for great pizza.  It's been my favorite food since I was a kid. I've outgrown my fondness for the typical pep & sausage as my tastebuds have been seeking out new flavors. The first time I tried the Gourmet White Pizza at Stumpy's I believe I heard the chorus to Hallelujah! Another favorite of mine is the Hot Blue Chicken Wing Pizza...an explosion of flavorful deliciousness! So good...I am actually salivating over my keyboard just thinking about it! Anyway...Stumpy's is by far one of my most favorite pizza places. Another giant plus? The owners and staff are the most amazingly friendly people I have ever met. They greet everyone with a warm smile and a wonderful pizza!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-10-09", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "ASznE0w8Gy29BPulgJ3cWA", "review_id": "9x6rKAzT4B-QxUAXisj8Rg", "text": "The ultimate calzone.  I've had a lot of calzones, and this one takes the cake hands down.  I think I could eat one every day.  Made with ricotta and whatever you want.  Even the marinara to dip in is extra fabulous.  Friendly staff, always busy.  I hear the pizza is good too!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "VCgMaGghu3OhiMDAkVsRzw", "review_id": "nlxXPSqibzwg4rNcWH8FkA", "text": "Great local pizza, and the employees are always friendly!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2010-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "UJJ1HilQl4qgmJKoVduWXQ", "review_id": "DnzEbuWa6tY1T4VagFfLJQ", "text": "We're out of towners using Yelp to eat in tonight.  We were really happy with The Works from Stumpy's - excellent flavor, nice bready but crisp crust periphery, complimentary fresh garlic :), and fast delivery.  I'd recommend and definitely order from again.  (Please send napkins with delivery).  Did I mention the great fresh garlic?", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "MUgZ2JMK_ku1Hg1CLIg2yQ", "review_id": "N9ZR5kQXYduaB1ga-93U1g", "text": "Literally, the best pizza in the whole Phoenix Metro area.  If you don't like this place chances are that nobody likes you and you're a complete moron.  You know who you are! Lol!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-09-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "TCnWZgGuV3oRsXb_fJmoZg", "review_id": "BNql7j5zLEbn5sjMPHhPhQ", "text": "Great local pizza.  Not as fast or cheap as a chain but worth the wait and expense.   If you can pick it up that is the best and fastest.  I would not recommend ordering on line as on two different occaisions, my online order was not noticed until I called wondering why my pizza had not arrived.   The cannoli are stuffed to order and quite delicious - I haven't had one that good outside of the East coast.   Now, if only they were open on Sunday, I wouldn't have to ever go anywhere else for Pizza.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "iQbk1wH9tP-y9n_oS_ezGg", "review_id": "Xi92nYTWemOvXqX4nY4NuA", "text": "Stumpy's has been our go-to place for years.  I remember when they first opened and I'd take my small kids over to watch them make our pizza.  The service has always been wonderful and they make a great pizza.  Our favorite happens to be the works: topped with fresh ingredients, sausage, onions, pepperoni, mushrooms.  Yum!  They know me by name, know what we like, and always have a great big smile for us when we come in to pick up our order (even though they deliver, I enjoy going in to see everyone).", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-30", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gQhHDBekmBHSKdQ2j5mmQg", "review_id": "5Ov98x6BWdmwANcTThGxow", "text": "This place is a hole in the wall they have great pizza and salads. It was a small place but I would still say it was kid friendly.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IBxgFchRh2VblFbqCyvOng", "review_id": "dV3859YC1ugyLkxkmYAnzw", "text": "Just found my #2 pizza spot... \nI worked the holidays and one of our vendors brought in Stumpys\nPepperoni\nCombo\nCheese\nHawaiian\nAll were very good, decent crust cooked through and not cardboard :-o// the pepperoni was really good with the extra grease/oil, not over bearing but delicious. I will try their Subs next,,, its a little far from the office, but should be worth a trip to get out.\n\nYAY !!! ITSA GOODA PIE!!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "FFfBjFZWkjMnlZPwbufAkw", "review_id": "Ln91zouQj9L3RN3f--bciw", "text": "Their pizza and subs are great.  I would have given them a 5 star, but for whatever reason they totally got my last order all messed up.  I don't care though..... going back again to get the veggie pizza and hot italian sub!!!!  Totally laid back crew and delicious food.  Nobody is perfect :)\n\nGO!  GET SOME GOOD EATS!!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2012-11-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "L7ibgjSxmrKuzi15NnMo3g", "review_id": "vz69S66RPJoCKIfaXMSJQA", "text": "2nd time here,  and the food is still good!  We tried the Greek pizza...I'm normally a carnivore,  but this would make me become a vegetarian. \n\nSmall place, big flavor,  will be back again soon!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "w8sViP2o4YIK5-YEc75fzg", "review_id": "6JT7zjzoq9VzFWRYp2vqWw", "text": "Best place everrrrrrr! The pizza is what you crave! If you like New York style pizza:) my husband gets the works, I get pepperoni and man! The toppings are SO fresh! You can also get a monster slice which is clutch during lunch. But I am writing this for their SUBS. God Bless Stumpy's and their subs! It's the mayo...believe me, don't skip the mayo. If you like heat, get the habanero mayo, you won't be sorry! This place is so unassuming! It's in a strip mall in my hood but it is always bumping! Closed on Sundays :( the wings are amazing too! Yikes, now I'm hungry! Cheers!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "i0A-c2yoHySmFhRV2sDR1g", "review_id": "xcMwj8LKLLpZdAKUT4Tbew", "text": "I was at the American Italian club playing bocce and decided to grab a pizza on my way home. Opened up the phone to Yelp and found this place right up the street. Had good reviews so i gave it a try and was really glad I did cause this place is awesome! Got a large The Works and added the garlic and jalapeno. Was really a great pizza and everyone loved it. Next time I tried the Whiteout, it was really great also. It's a small place and I don't think they have any beer but the pizza is awesome. I recommend it to anyone who loves a great hand tossed pizza!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-09-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qassJAfg8Pz4VSaI-Z4TyA", "review_id": "sb9xvqWVgLXN_VU3FhePNg", "text": "Stayed a few blocks away at a hotel on business. I like to do the local thing when I'm away from home so I looked for a local hike (dreamy draw was awesome) and I ALWAYS have local pizza. \nStumpys was awesome. Generous toppings, awesome crust, fast delivery. Good stuff. If I come back and stay all the way on the other side of town, I will drive back here for another pie. Got a half works, half cheese and jalape\u00f1o. Never did that before. Definitely doing it again. \nOn another night I went to SNY just to get some variety and perspective on Phx area pizza and it was a total let down. Stumpys was closed so I had no choice but next time, I won't deviate from the best. I may even try one of the highly recommended specialty ones.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0YAfgx6nqopRnmb-BffkVw", "review_id": "vLnFrMc_Mgo0Ewzh_KaQgw", "text": "I have only been there once, but man! It's one of the best little hole in the wall places in that area! I wouldn't call the food good...I would call it addicting! I can't wait to go back there with my man! If you haven't gone there, you should. At least once. It's an adventure!!! Go!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LEp2KBNPgPDgDSR6o5i6TQ", "review_id": "Rt__aQzncml8GRACflZBNw", "text": "A local eatery recommended by a neighboring business. I tried to order two slices to go and was told all slices are made to order; no ready made pizzas;  please choose from the menu. Hmm. Waited approximately 8 minutes and boy was it worth it!  Fresh delicious ingredients, crispy oven fresh. Bustling (it was noon rush) but very friendly staff. We will order again, probably for delivery next time. Competitive prices. Definitely an superior alternative to the traditional franchises.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "NqWHy3qhW6_DUVT6Vvm7pw", "review_id": "dsQrTkl5_Z4iAq12BaC-Qw", "text": "I've eaten here a few times now and I was hooked at first bite. Everything so far has been delicious. The whiteout pizza is one of my favorites as well as the hot subs. So far I've tried the veggie and Italian. Both were awesome! I'll be coming back for more! For those ordering delivery, you might want to skip getting a hot sub because mine was soggy on the bottom. Next time I'll eat there or pick up myself, which is no big deal. The staff is very nice.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "z6x4tek1G0MWrPAvoQ90KQ", "review_id": "knwHBCouoyofi2VlQjaFfw", "text": "Got into town yesterday and started looking for good places to eat.  This place had a lot of great reviews so we decided, why not!  Got a pizza and breadsticks.  BEST breadstick we have ever had. Pizza was really good but didn't come close to the breadsticks.  My only regret is that I hadn't had the last vodka drink because I want to remember more about dinner.  Lol.\nNot the cheapest pizza round, but definitely worth the price.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "7_fWTA_80IEJ9DTZpSQjjw", "review_id": "P8nZPkTDltIyPiA_rdHrGA", "text": "When I first moved to the neighborhood, I was skeptical that I would find and solid dining places. Lucky for me I stumbled upon Stumpy's during our move in process. It's cheap if you have one of their coupons that they give out so often, and it's better tasting and a lot less greasy than any of the chain pizza places you usually go to. \nMy advice would be to spend the extra dollars on their specialty pizzas because they are definitely worth it. They and huge and loaded with toppings, and there is something for everyone. Stumpy's is really good for their prices and I go here for a movie night or a birthday party or for a little guilty pleasure. I love The Works pizza.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "HFu9gUYhfH1MvTV71S9AfQ", "review_id": "ix7BbUdfpA6Q_KdabDlMeQ", "text": "From out of town, I was look for a good take out Pizza and I was not disappointed. Fresh mushrooms, good hand tossed crust, just the right amount of sauce. Well done. Good price also. Service was good. Definetly recommend.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-11-16", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OdjIlCTnJrZfF97oRlDJWw", "review_id": "UpQwiHwFfXQ0G-p308MhYA", "text": "A great local pizza, with a thin foldable crust and an interesting choice of cheese. Still not quite 5 star worthy, as this pizza does have more than its fair share of grease, but worth repeat business.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-01", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "5Al_qpC5L-A6LVBD75sEDg", "review_id": "u9mUHzx24tacZ8rEnwh3Fw", "text": "Went in recently for lunch and it was my first time at Stumpy's. I ordered a chicken salad and have some food sensitivities so I asked the girl who took my order if the dressing had oregano in it. She said no, none of the dressings have oregano. I discovered my sensitivity through a blood test, and now if I have anything with oregano I experience dizziness and just feel out of sorts. \nI ate the salad, which was fine...nothing spectacular, but it was a good salad. As I waited for my daughter to finish, I started to experience dizziness. I asked the cook if there was oregano on the chicken. She said yes, and there was oregano in the dressing as well. I told her that the cashier told me there wasn't, and her response was, \"Oh, she's new..she doesn't know.\" Another cook said to both me and the cashier, \"This is an Italian restaurant. There's oregano in everything.\"\nNo apologies, no concern...nothing. Won't be going back.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "APcVBxRZsiAYX6em1MNaTw", "review_id": "IZG4v9H5REeAVUj_hHAX_A", "text": "So good!! Very friendly staff and patrons. Everyone always seems to be a regular when you go in there. I've had their plain cheese and also a pepperoni with sausage. My New Yorker boyfriend gave his seal of approval by eating almost the whole pizza lol. We'll be ordering again for sure! Call ahead for take out. They are great, so it's busy.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-15", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "0ptAu6qSB9dmxj1h-wbfiQ", "review_id": "w-yPcrbqUMPPd5aFDFa3Nw", "text": "I love this place. The pizza is great. Amazing calzones. I only had a sub once but it too was delicious. Not to mention the friendly staff. Everyone there has always made me feel welcome.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "qH3hOjRyizyy9xL-jbAwAQ", "review_id": "iRl2BqOQzqD84AET2sRdKw", "text": "We are in town for vacation and decided on pizza. We ordered the Whiteout & the Barbey as well as some hot wings. This pizza was the best pizza i have had in a long time. The wings were great too. Not to hot and cooked just right. I would suggest this pizza place and if there was one closer to home I would make this my go to pizza place.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "mt47Tw0QhjkLjd4Zj7Xzow", "review_id": "qGV9LT34Dv4rsb-yCHK5gA", "text": "Stumpys is the bomb!! \n\nPizza, 'the works' is GREAT!!\n\nThey have an Italian sub, get it hot. It is delicious!\n\nWings, BBQ, luv em!", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "i3PhWs6cSJDZtjbDrehcHA", "review_id": "J5m1MCxQY8YdsuCr26_MKQ", "text": "I love whole in the wall pizza joints....great slices...friendly staff...fast...and quite fulfilling", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LpIkQhwn7C2bB3AK5pFZyQ", "review_id": "6-D_20Ufs8S8D9ir1JyZeQ", "text": "Best pizza and sub's around.  If you don't get the Italian sub you are missing out, I'm hooked on habanero mayo.", "business_id": "kxDGexkbP30fBvxVI0CzFQ", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-11-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "qsQriS27VYvyTxxy50usFQ", "review_id": "esQIoTFciDEEXUvc7pvRfg", "text": "The Indian lady that owns this franchise here is extremely racist and didn't let me use 2 type of breads for 1 sandwich even tho I was willing to pay more ughh hopefully subway sees this and stops her rain #sandwich#nazi", "business_id": "Y9V4EebKsaBmvKPlxXVheA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-11-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 7, "useful": 11, "cool": 10}, "user_id": "fczQCSmaWF78toLEmb0Zsw", "review_id": "BOITMGmI4uK-Wp7AJRfNLA", "text": "So before we dove into the rice pudding last night, I thought we should eat something with some more substance and nutrition... and although I'm not the biggest pizza fan, I swear I've heard somewhere that pizza is considered the perfect balanced meal!\n\nI did make a spinach salad to go along with it, but calling ahead to Ray's was quick and easy.  We ordered one large Sicilian cheese pizza (actually, Jared ordered it this way - I would've ordered some fun toppings but oh well) for the four of us to share.  Turns out it was plenty... One piece was just enough for me - they are big slices and even with the guys eating two slices each, there were a couple leftover slices too!\n\nRay's was pretty impressive - if you like a little bit of grease on the pizza, Ray's delivers just that... I followed my friend's lead and blotted it a bit with a napkin before diving in and devouring my slice.  I would 100% take out from Ray's again... it was reasonably priced ($16.50 for a large - actually, that may be a bit pricey for pizza but since I don't eat it very often, I am kind of clueless); it travels well, and I bet leftovers are just as good if not better - actually, I'll find out today when I have them for lunch!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-09-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "YVtK_dqhTW2ucFx-YGVkog", "review_id": "WHnRSMR-JQ42TQMJhkmwWQ", "text": "It was my birthday a couple weeks ago, so I figured, what better way to celebrate than with some NY pizza!\n\nGranted, the place was a little out-of-date, sorely in need of a soapy scrubbing and the guy who took my order could have been polite enough to HANG UP THE CELLPHONE while he took my order.  Honestly, I didn't know when he was talking to me or the phone.  Other than that, he was friendly enough, the pizza didn't take long (I stood & waited while it baked), and the order-taker guy helped out an elderly gentleman to order more food for less money (how sweet, right?).\n\nI had my favorite combo: mushroom & onion.  it was greasy, cheesy & just perfect!  The crust was crisp, the pie was hot.  The only thing I could complain about was I did have a couple of onionskin pieces on the pizza.  \n\nOverall, tasty slices & I'd be pleased to enjoy another pizza, but I might order beforehand.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2008-10-13", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "UV6WkH0W-OC_OVEeN9GD3g", "review_id": "cI5xu69Z5Bk3ow7DnaBFEg", "text": "Excellent pizza and fantastic selection of Italian food. Prices are wonderful as well.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2010-11-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "joIzw_aUiNvBTuGoytrH7g", "review_id": "1P3XGwU8scWi2MGX_SRXgQ", "text": "Good slices here, including Sicilian.  Good deals too, the usual stuff - couple slices with soda.  Nice residual flour on the crust.  Sicilian sauce was tasty.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-09-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Y0SdckBxI5SlUyjTdqak4A", "review_id": "zIhoTiQBi2wWu1AWs1-ihQ", "text": "closest thing to NYC style pizza I have found in PHX. Sandwiches are decent, garlic knots are doughy and have real minced garlic. Lots of great NY sports/news/pictures on the walls. Has a real old school feel to it. Staff isn't the brighest, and comes close to authentic NYC service.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2011-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rtLNlsi9vtKqwk61Y8tMpQ", "review_id": "Y9Y68mOqvJ0GyDgq11Ru9w", "text": "2 slice sheese, 15 hot!!!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2011-11-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rKMJaCa-hUjeZDXEa6rKMg", "review_id": "5oXsy6i2pPFub7UWqF7HFQ", "text": "New York ghetto feel in a strip mall but delicious pizza!!!! Not oily and crunchy thin crust with plenty of toppings if you want. We ordered a large with jalopenos, mushroom, and sausage. Nom nom.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-09-06", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "rjZoXU3OOPJc0-_jqx1iTA", "review_id": "SSnCRx14ZcUYYrRor8mvDg", "text": "2 words.    Yum Yum\n\nI havent met a Rays that I dont like,  and thats a scientific fact.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "-VAjRXWhlTkB-hu20Nakag", "review_id": "8eF38GLGiPQ5j7oUBAVPMg", "text": "Great pizza and wings but some of the employees are rude.  Lot of good pizza in the area think I will start going elsewhere", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 2, "date": "2012-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 3, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "LZxnr-c-VsG0N4Ef-9iAyg", "review_id": "ExhhNpUulh2Yjog-nb6O7A", "text": "I'm from Chicago so I'm picky with my pizza--this place does it right (NY style)! I love the \"hole in the wall\" feel. Every customer that walked in was a regular which was a good sign. I ordered the Mozzarella sticks and a large Monster Pie (Sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, onion and cheese). The mozzarella sticks took a little while to come out but they were cooked to perfection. They also threw in a few garlic knots which was awesome. The pizza was unbelievable--I think the crumbled sausage really did it! They have great deals like large pie & 20 wings for $20 which I definitely will be taking advantage of during football games on Sunday. Glad to have found a new place where I can also be a regular!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-23", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "sZnasdMranpEybGgTj-3gA", "review_id": "p2bocQQESc3SFgOGcwsd1w", "text": "When I saw the $20 for $10 deal at Rays I jumped on it.  Ordered the breaded chicken w/ spaghetti dinner.  My buddy ordered the sausage hero sub.  I was amazed when they told us we needed to order something else to use the entire $20 deal.  We choose the cheese garlic bread.  The food was great and the service was good. Could not have asked for more!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2012-10-24", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 2, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "28nsy0LMP9C7K_4bnuSpDw", "review_id": "48c2bZyyurw0Ur4FUPK01A", "text": "ALWAYS GREAT NY PIZZA! The original Ray's and still the best! Calzones, sicilians, wings, you name it! You'll feel like you just stepped off the number 2 train and landed in NYC.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xh7BCxb46RLw7elbovuvWg", "review_id": "BTBymh7b8B7SVCrmMqFleg", "text": "I have been craving New York pizza & am soooo happy I found this place!! Everyone was extremely friendly & welcoming. The lady at the register who had just flew in from NY was my favorite, I enjoyed conversating with her. I purchased the $10 for $20 deal on YELP & tried getting the special large cheese pizza with 20 wings for $20.95 but the owner said it wasn't valid with my coupon, that was the only thing I didn't like. Pizza is HUGE, garlic bread & wings are amazing & fullfilled my craving! I will definitely be back soon!!!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-09-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 4, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "zeXc5-T-nxwXTmNmZpIM2w", "review_id": "HqPbBrJUmiqKWuYSG80K-w", "text": "Pizza was ok , personally I thought it would blow my mind but it tasted a little better than frozen pizza. And the hot Wings were disgusting , they were literally stone cold and some were hot. It like they were frozen for a month and left in the hot sauce , really dry wings. Never coming back... Btw the guy who answers the phone is not very friendly at all when asking for specials and sounded very annoyed when I called.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 2, "date": "2013-09-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "s12uX531jbdQJdcxS-cTDA", "review_id": "klxn-sH30l6AFIopqHFdIw", "text": "Not bad for Phoenix.  The pizza was way too thick for any place associating itself with a Ray's NY style.  Also, upstate type wings are fresh and served with blue cheese not ranch dressing.  Almost $50 for 2 pies with a couple toppings and 20 wings.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 3, "date": "2013-10-19", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "6NacLxOp02Qg8LWaw9n9gA", "review_id": "8XdUuEOpASC52_ZmStGTOA", "text": "Ignore any negative reviews of this place, best pizza in town. Ill be the first to admit I'm a snob about pizza, probably since the majority of my family is from new york, but I drive 25 minutes to come eat here. You won't be disappointed.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2013-11-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 2, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "oXnp_Gn9sdL3dJ_nauxfig", "review_id": "ZK4FdyCMJk-kMQ1m9NTP7w", "text": "I suppose if you're form the East Coast, this is a great place for you to go. It will be exactly what you're used to. Floppy pie cut pizza.......It was ready when I got there, hot and steamy. \nEast Coast Folks.......Stop reading this review right now. \n\n\n\nIf you're from Chicago, don't go here. Don't waste your time, you don't need to convince yourself that Chicago Pizza is better. I've tried East Coast Pizza several times now and its very clear they don't know what they're doing, and its not a personal stab at this particular place. Sorry to jump on the age old debate, but it is what it is. Chicago simply does it better. Razor Thin to 5lb Stuffed and everything in between. \nNot a place THIS Chicagoan is going to go back to again for pizza, although I'd still like to try some of the other things on their menu as they looked very enticing. I will stick to my local Chicago Style Pizza Joint for a nice thin crust square cut pizza! :-)", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "OmFoRumgQVH4whfsthuAew", "review_id": "xpTa9Ry1qvWr0uX65r2oHQ", "text": "Best pizza ever and the staff is extremely nice I was so happy when I found this place right by my apartment!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-04", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "QGYEYVHm4YeX65qpAA9lUA", "review_id": "AltWqEjsQt1kg4W0pZSXEw", "text": "Everything is yummy ... especially the Monster Pie! They're not the friendliest guys in town, but that almost adds to the charm of this being a NY-style pizza joint.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2014-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "dW7dXceuBcQ2UgNbEmAiZQ", "review_id": "nrXCs7Dd5shujt--T39WyQ", "text": "I like Rays pizza not only is it NY style but it's perfectly cooked and not soggy. It's easy to order for pickup or dine in. \nOur favorite is the white pizza. Very flavorful and does not require anything else added to it. The garlic bread is also very good and I would say this is our go to place for authentic NY style. The prices are reasonable and the service is always good.\nA plus is they sell slices also and have small individual sizes as well.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2014-10-27", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "9VBrPQxkQTsQBAcjYM8FIA", "review_id": "o-HRMjDp08mNLKOjj5dEKw", "text": "It's good but not as good as the Ray's located on Greenway. Which is some of the best Pizza in the Valley.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-03", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "nInyv2BIXBqxh-4v-QYTmQ", "review_id": "TvizOji2xSrHIHa7qLOB8A", "text": "Pizza is really quite delicious, they've achieved a great crust, both crispy and chewy, not too much sauce, just the right amount of cheese...but it is also very greasy so if you're sensitive to that, (which I am not!), then be forewarned. \n\nThe reason for the three stars is due to the service, I really hope the guys behind the counter were just having a bad day because not once did they smile at anybody or even say thank you. Everyone there just seemed used to it and maybe that's how people from New York are? I prefer friendliness, and a little goes a long way, especially if I chose your place of business over the hundred other pizza places dotting Phoenix and you'd like me to come back. \n\nI probably will, because as I said the pizza is delicious but probably not to dine in.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 3, "date": "2014-11-08", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "A5f58R_2yosKTBrl4IIreA", "review_id": "OKP9zOZxOODU9cnu1WKA0g", "text": "For the record I been here maybe a total of 5 times and the pizza isn't very good but it's cheap for a slice. Due to it being so cheap I have Ended up getting sick of there pizza 3 out of 5 times I have no idea if it because it's under cooked or if it was bad ingredients. I just end up getting a vibe I shouldn't be there, so I'm never going again. so people be aware the pizza I has was always a different texture.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 1, "date": "2015-09-14", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "WBhNrILB7BzllrAoixWoig", "review_id": "nEB5LeZ0EO7vRjqIsL9h0A", "text": "We love this place. The servers aren't always the nicest, but I will overlook it for some of the best pizza.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-25", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Ni0SC2zIhemP_3rDGeN9AA", "review_id": "hOT8Z9SU_4mqsOx1nsJ13A", "text": "Good Pie; Half Sausage and Onion, other half cheese pretty good East coast old school. Wings good and the Spaghetti meatballs were good w/ really good portion size for your hard earned dollar.\n\n Solid place for sure!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "yTDLdg_xNgSHtcxc8SMnqA", "review_id": "bsF5S3reqmo9PaG5bQEGrA", "text": "Always come here on our yearly vacation in Phoenix. This place is the great. The pizza is definitely authentic New York style. They also have good Yelp offers too.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-09-28", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 1}, "user_id": "Uo3RF-pYe-KJd2EQZ21Xhw", "review_id": "U0n-Ilc5R8CiY1ms0Tcl3w", "text": "I used to live just up the street from here. How could I have never tried this delicious pizza??!!! I'm dismayed at all of the mediocre pizzas I've had while missing out on this amazingness. \n\nAftet having a very expensive Scottsdale pizza, I was craving another New York style creation and Yelp'd New York pizza. And got a coupon to boot!\n\nWe picked it up and it was delectable. Had the last piece reheated for breakfast the next day and it was no less than excellent. \n\nThe canned mushrooms crack me up, but, as my husband says, they don't have fresh mushrooms in New York City!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-09-29", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "D1Q1me4EqtcK8g1pPG_OsQ", "review_id": "_z4R2_UOb7UqtWi-Ol10ag", "text": "Been eating their pizza since I was a kid. Best pizza in Phoenix, it's so good!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-11", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tnEt8wojvRjC4ifaibArQg", "review_id": "jWr-PcAH8Pl9onGfqhHqkw", "text": "Love your pizza, the hot wing were REALLY hot...yummy! Great food yelp wants me to add more to make the review so here it is but again great food", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-12", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "tjWh1RIkBla3W85YVUInLw", "review_id": "3k01yukOrKvT-O7DuQ0ByA", "text": "I am terribly sorry *kinda* for this less then magical review. I have frequented this place some many a' time. I like this place. It's close and tasty. I feel like this is the point of the review I present my uncertainty! Enter sad face. Wife ordered...per super awesome phone thing, a large pep and idk maybe 20 wings. Non the less $30 later I walk in, like I have many times b4, and dude looks at me like I am bothering him. With the secret two digit numerical code my wife relayed to me I was able to get my hands on the order. After acquiring the ordered items I shuffle slowly towards the register. Before 1 1/2 shuffles buddy behind the counter gave me some serious angry eyes asking if I paid! What!! I was obliged to promote their high traffic area and simply moved closer to the point of business where I could pay. Not cool. Insulting and honestly.... Never again. I hope they trained that staff to make sure they never get return business because in that scenario.... Job well done", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 2, "date": "2015-10-17", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 1, "useful": 1, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "gsIB0BIiG_kaX8__0Lf3uA", "review_id": "0WyJsvIUaA3qPAe4sKWYMg", "text": "This place does serve some pretty good pizza. The atmosphere though doesn't look all that great. I do like though is that they do have pictures around the place that do scream out America. Any kind of pizza that you order would be good.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 4, "date": "2015-10-20", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "xB9Yze6uC1mJXEzA8wpWSw", "review_id": "T8Rmd-K3t0JLdbUC-M9xYg", "text": "Great pizza, fantastic wings and great service. I always order my wings with extra sauce so they reheat in the oven without becoming too dry. With the local chain I used to order from switching their ingredients to cheaper ones and changing over to fastrack ovens, Ray's will be my go-to place from here on out.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-21", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "c85otEc4m0UvskqWu4fSCQ", "review_id": "5O4aZ1O5bnvSZm_mPOpiOg", "text": "We love Famous Ray's. We have had the pizza and wings here and have never been disappointed. Plus I have a weakness for that NY accent. Nice guys!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-22", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "IYreDD08yVPDg9ncj2pFdQ", "review_id": "sYkPEM4OSaOQel7_r-1fsw", "text": "The pizza here is amazing, every time. I've been coming here for years and I've never been disappointed. The most recent visit I got \"The Monster\" (peppers, mushrooms, onions, sausage, and pepperoni). The crust is crunchy and chewy, and never soggy. an absolute must next time you want pizza!", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-26", "type": "review"}
{"votes": {"funny": 0, "useful": 0, "cool": 0}, "user_id": "Z-XRnwJxPFqZmW14lHjy6A", "review_id": "ruAPQ5Q5m20guUhQ08pG4A", "text": "We were in the area, and search yelp for a place to get a slice of pizza, when I check in they had an offer for a free slice which was cool, because when I should him he was more than happy to accept the deal.  (as some places I have gone to try and say its not valid any more or something like that).\n\nBy far some of the best NYC style pizza I have had. the crust was cooked just right, perfect balance of cheese and sauce, that burst with flavor.\n\nnext time on this side of Phoenix will stop in again for sure.", "business_id": "V3lQtk1LgwAEcF9j-BzchA", "stars": 5, "date": "2015-10-30", "type": "review"}