Auntie Anne's

4550 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: Oh Auntie Anne- you buttery temptress.  To know me is to accept my pretzel obsession.  And if you go to the mall with me, just be forewarned that I will try to bring you down with me.  My biggest decision that day will be deciding between Wetzel's…

DC Ranch

20715 Market St
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Thomas S. writes: DC Ranch. Wow. What a spread. And this is not the place where they make the ranch dressing. That, my friends, is Hidden Valley. Here at DC Ranch north of the 101 up Pima and just off Thompson Peak, is a unique collection of upscale shops and…

A Touch of European Cafe

7146 N 57th Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301

Dennis B. writes: If you need a reason to go to downtown Glendale, this is it.  A Touch of European will remind you of a small lunch spot in large urban cities surrounded by tall buildings even though it is in a small cottage in the middle of downtown Glendale.  

The…

Auslers Grill

1339 E Chandler Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85048

Nancy D. writes: At the end of a long day and you want some great food in the neighborhood stay away from the chains and visit  locally owned Auslers Grill.  The daily specials truly are, do yourself a favor and enjoy one.

Those Were the Days

516 S Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

Tracy G. writes: So as we were driving down Mill, I saw this store and had to drop by.  The fiance should be glad that I wasn't in the store too long and that I made a great effort at not looking at all the books they had.  I could spend days  and do a lot of damage…

Mountain Side Chiropractic

1170 N Estrella Pkwy
Ste 106A
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Katie P. writes: Chiropractic in 100 words

Aches and pains are signs that your body isn't working right.

Your brain, spinal cord and all your nerves control how your body works.

Physical, chemical or emotional stresses produce a defensive posture.

Muscles contract,…

Tikey William DC

7139 E Thunderbird Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Kathy B. writes: Dr. Tikey is the BEST chiropractor ever! I have been going to him for more than 20 years and he knows his stuff!

Crate & Barrel Kierland Commons

15220 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Ann Marie K. writes: Some people like Pottery Barn I LOVE Crate and Barrel. As much as I love Target they don't always cut it in the cooking section. If you need some crazy and fun cooking gadgets Crate and Barrel probably has what you are looking for plus a million…

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers

4929 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308

Laura B. writes: I decided to go for a drive and noticed Freddy's on Bell this afternoon.

I pulled into parking lot to check it out. What a cute burger shop. It reminds me of Steak & Shake back east.

I ended up getting a Freddy's Famous Concrete and a diet soda (ya, I…

White House-Black Market

6166 N Scottsdale Road
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Ann Marie K. writes: White House Black Market is a women's dress shop where everything is you guessed it...black and white! Tres chic!

They have great LBD's here, that means little black dress guys, as well as tops, skirts, pants, jewelry, home decor, and accessories.
If…

Import Auto Crafters

1115 W Broadway Road
Tempe, AZ 85282

Misty T. writes: I was very pleased with this place. I brought my car in for several issues: broken door lock, brake replacement, and a broken rear light.  I had researched the door lock issue prior to coming in and checked reviews on all the Nissan repair places in…

Grimaldis Pizzeria

20329 N 59th Avenue Suite A9
Glendale, AZ 85308

Matthew G. writes: What is not to like about this place?

Their pizza is awesome.  I cannot rave enough about their pizza... did i mention that it is good? All of their other food is great too, but 90% of the time I couldn't pass up the pizza pie.

I love their happy hour…

The Brickhouse

1 E Jackson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

John V. writes: So you wonder, (as you wander) does Phoenix have any history that pre-dates 1911? What happened to all the old brick and western style buildings that housed, cotton, supplies, cactus jelly, or whatever Phoenix would have had stored in a warehouse in…

Robertson W Scott MD

3099 N Civic Center Plz
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Debbie P. writes: Dr. Robertson is the best!  He's not only a great cardiologist but a caring individual.  He sits and listens which is very rare today.

Empire Bagels and Deli

15601 W Bell Rd
Surprise, AZ 85374

Margaret L. writes: You know it's family run when you hear the staff arguing with each other behind the counter while little old dad is slowly wiping each table, grinning happily at you as you sink your teeth into one of their bagels.

Can't help but grin back, gloppy…

99 Cents Only Store

12805 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Ann Marie K. writes: This 99 cents store is awesome. Great selection of everything, very clean, huge, and not creepy (very important when it comes to dollar stores).

Last year I was able to find a huge amount of kitchen supplies for my apartment here which are still in…

China Grill

7518 W Thunderbird Rd
#3
Peoria, AZ 85381

Michael S. writes: Long live China Gate! If there was a mecca of Chinese food for me in Arizona, it was China Gate which was torn down in the construction of Metro Center to make way for a Petsmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Subway, Blockbuster, and Starbucks. No joke.

It…

Phoenix Metropolitan Magazine

3131 E Camelback Rd
Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Jack T. writes: dear phoenix metro,

i miss you. come back. the couple of issues you put out were pretty freaking good, especially considering what you evolved from.

please, i love you, come back to meeee.

Mike and Ronda's The Place

4925 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308

Nathan S. writes: This is the number one hangover breakfast joint of all time.

Breakfast's are huge and delicious, just like mama would have used to make, if mama were one of those mamas, that used to make such meals.

Mike and Rhonda have the sort of joint that my…

Ann Taylor Loft

7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Christy L. writes: I really love this store. I always hit up their sale rack and usually find something cute for $40 and under. The petites section is a nice touch for us short gals and the staff is always really friendly to me. I don't look like the typical Ann Taylor…

Arizona Reptile Center

2025 W Broadway Road
Mesa, AZ 85202

j w. writes: love them love them love them. Any question you have, they have the answer, and the patience to answer them all. Prices for feeders are the best around short of ordering in bulk online. I have come in many times with strange and unusual requests and…

JC BodyWorks & Massage, LLC

2942 N 24th St
Ste 108
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phil G. writes: I heard about JC Bodyworks and questioned what kind of massage I could get for $39.00.  I decided I needed to check it out.  I am after all a massage nut.  I love massage.  

I went to their web page and used the easy on-line scheduler and had an…

Easley Brian F

4901 W Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85308

Luke S. writes: Have been going to Dr. Easley for a few years now after a brief stay with Nationwide. He is a very knowledgable Dr, and i always receive top notch service. They are also an Oakley RX Dealer!

Estrella Cleaners & Laundry

432 N Litchfield Road
Suite 324
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Luke S. writes: Great service. Have been using their dry cleaner service for about 2 years now without even a hiccup. Staff is usually always friendly and their prices are very reasonable. Service usually takes 2 days to return for dry cleans and regular cleans. In…

Smoke-M Goodyear

378 N Litchfield Road
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Luke S. writes: Located south of Fry's on the Northwest corner of Litchfield & Van Buren, this smoke shop has a nice selection of mid to lower priced cigars. They also have an assortment of hookahs and legal substances for your pipes. They also have a variety of…

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

21001 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Matthew K. writes: Average, average, average.   Had a few beers and tried several others.  All were fine but seemed watered down a bit.

Had a few apps and they were standard issue.  Meh.

I'd rather go here than an Olive Garden, I guess that's the best way to sum up how I…

Black Bear Diner

6039 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308

Kimberly S. writes: HUGE PORTION'S
friendly staff
inexpensive
great kid's menu (but don't order the pizza), comes with free sundae
clean

Lenny's Burger Shop

2545 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051

Nathan S. writes: It had been awhile since I had been to Lenny's and I was really looking forward to it.

The food is still great but you should take it to go...unless you want a hooker with your burger. Yeah got propositioned by a hooker in the drive through.

The…

Gamestop

1703 W Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015

Luke S. writes: Have purchased several games from this location over the last year, and their staff is terrific. Sometimes at these kinds of places, the persons behind the counter are very arrogant and rude to the non-hardcore gamer. I have had no such problems from…

Big Heng

7530 W Peoria Avenue Suite A
Peoria, AZ 85345

Luke S. writes: This place has the best beef and fried rice in the valley, and the second best in the country. It seems to be family owned and operated, with familiar, courteous staff. Dine-in or take some for the road!! Now i'm hungry....

Super Subs Deli

507 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Abe J. writes: Sometimes I go to Super Subs, a small deli, across the street from Saint Joseph's Hospital.
If you blink you'll miss it, but's in the same strip mall as 5th Avenue Cafe...I usually enter from the back parking lot off 5th Ave.  
It's management seems to…

North Phoenix Baptist Church

5757 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Debbie P. writes: This is a wonderful church in central Phoenix.  Pastor Dan Yeary is so kind and caring and has a story telling type of preaching so it's easy to understand.  It is Biblically based.  Even though, it's a large church there is something for everyone…

Hampton Bay Service Center

Glendale, AZ 85311

Margaret L. writes: I bought a ceiling fan and after installing the humongous thing, it was discovered that there was a small crack and chip in the glass portion of the fan.  Of course I didn't see it before I put the durned thing up...doesn't it always work that way?

In…

Zipps Sports Grill

211 E Warner Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Luke S. writes: Great east valley sports bar! Have been here once with friends who are regulars there, and can see why! Tons of TVs in a newer, clean sports bar! The wings are pretty good, not the best, but well above average, and the beer specials rotate - always…

Reliable Auto Glass

Valleywide
Phoenix, AZ 85226

Casey C. writes: They came out to my home and replaced the windshield quickly. Not much else to say, they did a good job.

Papa Joe's Video Cuts Barber Shop

2018 N Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225

Casey C. writes: If you are looking for a real barber that is like it was back in the day this is the place for you. A real Chicago barber and Papa Joe is great.

Bring your cash as they do not take credit cards, cash only.

Quizno's

635 E Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Thomas S. writes: "I'll take an Italian sub with American cheese please"
"Oh. You mean cheddar cheese man?"
"Uh, no. American please."
"Well, it's like the same thing you know." (he says with a Jeff Spicoli chuckle.)
Hmmm...
"Well, no it's not the same thing, uh, Pedro."…