Chuy's Mesquite Broiler

1831 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283

joe i. writes: Great place for a cheap meal. The food has always been great and the beer is relatively cheap. The atmosphere is not generic or too corporate. Try the fajitas or breakfast burrito; both are always great!

Wahsun Chinese Restaurant

8056 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Alexander C. writes: Dear Rose,

I have to be perfectly frank with you. While you are sweet, kind and fun to hang around with I have to admit something, I am in love with your husband.

I know, I know.. I have never even seen his face though I have heard him sensually…

Black Bear Diner

2410 W Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023

Matthew K. writes: Take a flying leap Denny's!  It's the Bear or nothing from now on.  I knew the portions were going to be huge so I ordered from the Senior/Small Plate section and  there was still a ton of food, easily 2000-3000 calories.  So a half order of chicken…

Pho Mesa

502 S Dobson Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209

David S. B. writes: Dobson Road in Mesa and Chandler is one best places in the Phoenix Metro Area for dim sum, bulgogi, and other Pacific Rim treats. Pho, the Vietnamese rice noodle soup, is also popular along Dobson, and its northernmost outpost along that street is…

Terra Nostra

16740 E. Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269

K M. writes: Terra Nostra is located in a strip mall, across from a Goodwill store.  You may find this a reflection of the taste within the restaurant, but you would be very very wrong.  Terra Nostra was a happen chance choice for my family while visiting…

Salazar Bros Mexican Food

2602 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282

Robert A. writes: I've been going here regularly for the past five or six years.  They've recently changed their name, but the menu and taste remains the same.  Get the Bombero if you want a mouthful of awesomeness.

UPDATE: Salazar got bought out and re-branded a while…

Tempe Bicycle

330 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Lauren V. writes: I've been here severa times in the last month it seems, and the employees here rock!

it all started when i purchased a 20 " Hot Rod. after riding a friend's and falling in love, over breakfast at Harlow's (across the street) the next day, i made one…

Phase 54

1700 W Drake Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283

Lauren V. writes: This place gets automatic coolness points for being in the middle of an industrial area in south tempe.

it is totally hidden, and you're driving alongside buildings like the coca cola factory when all the sudden these trees appear with lights and you…

iPowerWeb Inc

919 E Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Tiffany D. writes: I used them for two years and got disgusted with their customer service and switched to another host.

The Good Egg

6149 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 111
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Kristin S. writes: I freaking love The Good Egg. It's a great straight up, no frills, breakfast place. It almost reminds me of the diners back home in NY. You can pretty much get eggs any way you want them along with all sorts of other breakfast goodies. (They have…

Salvation Army

2324 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

w w. writes: I went here awhile back and found the best books for crazy cheap prices.  You know how sometimes you'll go to a thrift store and they basically have crap books that no one wants? Not this time!  I was so excited.  They must have just received a…

Alphagraphics Printshops of the Future

815 W University Dr Ste 101
Tempe, AZ 85281

Kelly G. writes: Nicest, most helpful people I've ever dealt with! They are very professional and know exactly what you're doing, and give you a perfect ETA, and make sure everything will be done right the first time. I was so surprised at how helpful and personable…

Mayo Clinic

13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Stevey P. writes: I almost did backflips when Human Resources told me that my health insurance covered Mayo Clinic.

HR - So do you want to select the option for Mayo Clinic?  it's standard with your HMO.
Me - Um, let me think about it for a while.....uh, YES!?!?!  Do…

South Mountain Cycles

3636 E Ray Rd Ste 2
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Robert A. writes: For the past ten years, this place has been the one-stop shop for my biking needs.  From BMX at age 13 to road cycling in adulthood, SMC usually has what I'm looking for.  The prices don't really compete with larger chains like Performance, but they…

Domino's Pizza

709 E Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283

Diana F. writes: Delivery time was amazingly quick. Pizza was good, and hot. Drunk food never tasted soooo good! Delivery guy was actually quite nice, and normal looking. I had to speak to the manager because 1-800 dominos couldn't figure out where i lived. He was…

56 East Bar and Kitchen

7131 W Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Lauren V. writes: I finally made it down here for drinks and dinner, and it was fantastic!

I had worked with the owner for a year, as he wrote out monthly wine column, and had always heard good things about this location, and their downtown Chandler sister restuarant,…

Movies On Central Inc

4700 N Central Ave Ste 121
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Thomas S. writes: Movies On Central. Look. I feel bad I don't visit more often. I really do. You're like that quiet little cousin I see and think, "Hey, I should really hang out with you more." And Blockbuster is that loud, obnoxious cousin that's always getting in…

Keep On Truck'n Towing Service

Phoenix, AZ 85073

Korina A. writes: Ken might not have the prettiest or newest truck, but he is prompt, his prices are a steal, and he gets your ride to its destination safe and sound.

TruckWerks

6315 S Kyrene Rd
#105
Tempe, AZ 85283

Korina A. writes: I love these guys!

Jason and Josh have everything I was looking for in their new shop. They know their stuff, they're honest, timely, their prices are more than fair, and their customer service ROCKS.

They worked on my ride quickly, and kept me…

The Trunk Space

1506 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Noodle T. writes: The Trunk Space gives me food to eat out of a hand-made ceramic bowl that they set on the ground.
Sometime the food isn't so good, but sometime they do give me people food.
And sometimes, people I don't know try to pet me, or worse, pick me up!

But…

The Rosson House Museum

113 N 6th St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

w w. writes: The Rosson House Museum is a restored home from the 1895's.  And it's also conveniently right next to the Teeter House Tea Room and across from Pizzeria Bianco.  

For under $5, you can take a guided tour of Rosson House and learn what life was like…

Champlin Fighter Museum

4636 Fighter Aces Drive
Falcon Field Airport
Mesa, AZ 85215

w w. writes: Lately I've been all about going to places I've never been before.  Champlin Fighter Museum was on my list.

It's takes awhile to get there, but it's worth the drive. The museum houses World War I and World War II aircraft, as well as jets and…

Jupe's

2655 W Guadalupe Road
Mesa, AZ 85202

Lauren V. writes: i spent all of last summer in this bar. yeah, it's in mesa. yeah, you can...oops, could smoke there, which was my friends were in love with it.

it's small, a dive bar complete with white trash/cowboy patrons and bar flys and kick ass juke box. it has…

O' Kelly's

2120 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202

Lauren V. writes: right down the street from good ol' Jupes is O'Kelly's... i only ever go here on thursday, because they do karaoke and it's pretty fun.

also a dive bar, it's large with lots of tables and booths to accomodate a large group of rowdy kids ready to knock…

Johansen Kent DDS

3800 W Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85226

Lynn M. writes: Dr. Johansen is WONDERFUL. I can't say enough great things about him.

He is awesome with children even though he is not specifically a pediatric dentist.

I used to dread going to see a dentist, but Dr. Johansen's chairside manner has helped me…

Gallacher Michael R CPA PC

1839 S Alma School Road
Mesa, AZ 85210

John S. writes: I have only dealt with Michael, but he has been awesome.  If you didn't know better, you wouldn't think he is an accountant by his personality.  He is so very personable and savvy.  

He not only does taxes, but he has helped me with business…

Harper Russell V Chiropractor

864 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210

Lindsay L. writes: Well this was the first time I tried a chiropractor. Cash payments are $25 and well worth it... but I also got the student discount, which made it $18. First there was an initial consultation. Then an assistant (nurse?) came in and used an ultasound…

Cafe Rio

1939 E Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85233

John S. writes: Cafe Rio is one of my favorite Mexican fast food spots.  The portions are large and food is great.  I highly recommend the steak or chicken salads!

A few unusually nice things about Cafe Rio is that they give a free kid's cheese crisp with an adult…

Cafe Rio

4902 E Ray
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Lauren V. writes: pretty dang good for a subway-style mexi joint.

I just went and it was PACKED on a friday lunch hour. the star is knocked for the wait in line - took probably 10 minutes from getting in to paying and walking away with our meals.

but it's not too bad a…

Mama T's Pizza

995 E Ocotillo Rd
Ste 1
Chandler, AZ 85249

Sarah S. writes: I agree with John.  The pizza is good if it is fresh.  The service can be good or not so good.  In the beginning it was not so good.  They also have had a few problems with their credit card machine.  It seems like the kinks are all worked out…

Cold Stone Creamery

4990 S Gilbert Road
Chandler, AZ 85249

Sarah S. writes: This is a great spot all year around.  They are everywhere now as well.  They recently started a birthday club where you get a "love it" size ice cream valid from your birthday to two weeks away.

This Cold Stone also does great fundraisers for…

Chick-Fil-A

2900 E Germann Road
Chandler, AZ 85249

John S. writes: My favorite fast-food place.  Great food combined with best-in-class service.  The people are always friendly!  I love their chicken.  It beats KFC, Church's, and anyone else you can name.  

I especially appreciate three very unique things about them…

Target

3931 S Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Sarah S. writes: I LOVE Target.  They not only give free cookies for children, have a great dollar spot, groceries, and everything else you expect from Target.  I check their clearance sections regularily.  I have found canned apple pie filling for $0.38 a can,…

Hair Extension Salon

832 W Baseline Road
Suite 11
Mesa, AZ 85210

Sarah S. writes: I have been going to see Lori Rourke for the past 5 years here.  She cuts my hair as well as my mom and sister's hair.  She is really great and easy to talk to.  She is at the salon 3 days a week.  Haircuts are $30 for female and $25 for male.  I…

Mimis Cafe

8980 E Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Doug T. writes: The new just enough menu is just enough but could even be a little smaller.  In looking over the new lunch menu there was a variety of salad and sandwich choices.  For a little extra one could add one of the soups including my favorite French onion.…

Mimi's Cafe

21001 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Kelly B. writes: I have a love/hate relationship with this place.  On one hand they have one of the most delicious salads I've ever eaten with all my favorite stuff in it.  The "Bleu Cheese & Walnut Salad" has dried cranberries, tomatoes, strawberries & balsamic…

Deseret Book

1350 S Gilbert Road
Mesa, AZ 85204

Sarah S. writes: This is a great bookstore if you are looking for a gift or even for yourself.  They have everything from religious books, top sellers, music, art, CD's.  They have a great children's section as well.

Sign up for their members reward program.  They…

Deseret Book

144 S Mesa Drive Suite A
Mesa, AZ 85210

Sarah S. writes: This is a great bookstore if you are looking for a gift or even for yourself.  They have everything from religious books, top sellers, music, art, CD's.  They have a great children's section as well.

Sign up for their members reward program.  They…

Deseret Book

2860 W Chandler Boulevard
Chandler, AZ 85224

Sarah S. writes: This is a great bookstore if you are looking for a gift or even for yourself.  They have everything from religious books, top sellers, music, art, CD's.  They have a great children's section as well.

Sign up for their members reward program.  They…

Seagull Book

409 E 1st Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85204

Sarah S. writes: This is a great bookstore if you are looking for a gift or even for yourself.  They have everything from religious books, top sellers, music, art, CD's.  

This store is known for being lower priced than the other stores.  I have found this the case…