Abacus Inn
In 1985 we opened our first Chinese restaurant in Phoenix. We bring the Valley authentic Chinese food by bringing an authentic Chinese chef directly from China. However, we did not stop at simply serving traditional dishes, as tasty as they may be, but we developed new and unique recipes to match the tastes of Valley residents. In 1999, we were awarded a "BEST" by the Arizona Republic for Chinese food in the West Valley!
Now we bring you our newest restaurant, with not only our special recipes blended with traditional Chinese cuisine but a choice menu of some of the best variety of dishes for your pleasure. We also strive to bring you an engaging environment, rich with the intrigue and attributes of the Far East, along with the humble and gracious service. Abacus Inn features a menu based on fresh, flavorful, and familiar ingredients—transformed into food that is intended to be shared and enjoyed.
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Bosa Donuts
THE BEST DONUT IN TOWN
The apple fritter will change your life. The classic glazed is as good as they come. The eclair is worth every wonderful calorie. We’re talking, of course, about a little donut shop that’s taken the Valley by storm and now operates over 20 locations and growing! Bosa Donuts is everything you want in a classic donut shop – affordable. fluffy donuts served in a no-frills atmosphere by friendly staff. There’s also coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, fruit smoothies, and hot cocoa for the kids on the menu. Although all of those items are worth trying, it’s BoSa’s unfettered take on donuts that has won them love from Valley residents. Bosa doesn’t try to reinvent donut recipes or show off donut bravado with culinary skills, they just simply make the perfect donut. Period. Whether you’re in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Casa Grande, Phoenix, or Scottsdale, you’ve got access to Bosa 24/7. (Seriously, they’re open 24 hours a day, seven days per week.) Bosa is opening soon at 32nd Street and Shea, as well as University Drive and Greenfield. Some locations even feature a drive-thru. which is perfect for early morning commuters or late night snackers. Will you order a chocolate-filled glazed donut or a maple covered bar? Will you choose multi-colored sprinkles or dark ones? Will you throw in a Bavarian Cream or cinnamon roll? Donuts cost around $1 here (a dozen costs between $9-$14, depending on the style), so maybe you want to forsake all the decision-making and simply grab a dozen for the office or family.
– David Tyda. Donut Connoisseur
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Chino Bandido
Chino Bandido Takee-Outee has become a cult favorite among foodies in the valley (and around the country!) since its inception in November 1990. Founded by Frank and Eve Collins, who still own and operate the company today, Chino Bandido blends traditional flavors from Mexican and Asian cuisines — based on Eve’s Chinese heritage as well as their local roots as both Frank and Eve are native Arizonans — and some Jamaican flair added in for good measure!
When the husband-and-wife team originally opened their doors, Chino Bandido was just a humble 1,000- square-foot restaurant with seating for just 16 guests modeled after the “hole in the wall” establishments that Frank and Eve love. And the love for Chino Bandido rapidly grew among local diners, which quickly necessitated the restaurant’s growth. As the couple realized most diners wanted to come in and enjoy a sit-down dining experience versus taking out, they expanded year by year until the restaurant encompassed more than 6,000 square feet and provided seating for 150 guests.
In early 2021, Chino Bandido announced the closure of its original location after more than 30 years in favor of a new location at 310 West Bell Road, which is underway. Eve, who carries on the restaurant’s legacy solo since Frank passed in 2013, decided it was time for a change. The new location provides 6,000 square feet, much of which is dedicated to an expansive kitchen where the brand’s favorite dishes will continue to be handmade from scratch using the time-honored recipes and lots of love.
Chino Bandido’s iconic flavors, such as Jade Red Chicken, Chinese BBQ Pork and let’s not forget those scrumptious snickerdoodles, have gone beyond earning the restaurant a true cult following. Chino Bandido has received local and national media attention — including being the recipient of Phoenix New Times’ Best of Phoenix “Local Eatery We Wish Were a Chain” award as well as coming in first place in AOL’s Best of Phoenix “Cheap Eats” category. Chino Bandido also caught the eye of Food Network star Guy Fieri, who visited the restaurant during 3 episodes of his show “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”
Chino Bandido operated a food truck until June 13, 2021 on the site of the new location featuring a modified version of its menu, allowing fans to get their fix as the restaurant near completion.
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Village Inn
In 1958 the first Village Inn Pancake House opened its doors in Denver, Colorado and began offering what has since made us famous— made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, fresh eggs cooked any style, sizzling bacon and a pot of steaming hot coffee.
More than once, vacationers in Denver stopped at Village Inn for a bite to eat and enjoyed it so much that they inquired about franchise opportunities before leaving. Such requests inspired co-founders Merton “Andy” Anderson and Jim Mola to place an ad in The Wall Street Journal for prospective franchisees. Soon after, the first Village Inn franchise started operating in 1961, leading the way for successful franchise development.
Our reputation for serving quality all-day breakfast endures and carries over to our lunch, dinner and our award-winning pies. Village Inn serves The Best Pie In America® – like French Silk, Lemon Supreme, Country Apple and Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme. We are proud of our tradition—and happy to be part of our guests’ daily lives.
With six decades of success, we have corporate and franchise restaurants totaling more than 200, located primarily in the Rocky Mountain region, the Midwest, Arizona and Florida.
Our guests visit Village Inn because they know they will enjoy great-tasting food and extra-friendly service in a clean and comfortable family environment. Many of our guests who visited our restaurants in their youth now take their children and grandchildren to Village Inn— when they’re hungry for life’s simple pleasures.
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Angela's Kitchen
Angela's Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Sun City Grand. Our menu includes classic American comfort food with a fresh twist. Everything is made in-house, from the salad dressings to the handmade pasta. Our meat, seafood, and produce are of the highest quality and our portions will satisfy the strongest hunger. We have a full bar, showcasing boutique wines, craft beer and handmade cocktails. Come let our friendly staff accommodate you while chef Mario Rana conquers your appetite with his daily specials.
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Blaze Pizza
Fresh dough. Artisanal ingredients. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing oven + dedicated pizza smith + 180 seconds = fast-fire’d perfection.
Ok, we're gonna keep this quick. Because exceptional quality at crazy fast speed is what we're all about. Blaze Pizza. Head food guy, Executive Chef Bradford Kent (aka "The Pizza Whisperer"). Fresh, made-from-scratch dough. Healthful, artisanal ingredients on the assembly line. Inventive to classic. You decide. Blazing hot oven + dedicated pizza smith + 180 seconds = fast-fire’d, perfectly crisp perfection. Sound good? Enjoy the rest of your day.
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Scrunch Dawgs
Scrunch Dawgs specializes in Chicago-styled hot dogs prepared on a freshly steamed poppy seed bun. Using only Vienna beef for our hotdogs. Choose from our Classic Polish, Spicy Polish, Bratwurst, Classic Jumbo, and a regular-sized hotdog for those that enjoy the classic dog. Freshly prepared topping such as tomatoes, sweet onion, sweet green relish, sport pepper, dill pickle, sauerkraut, chili, cheese, celery salt, yellow mustard, spicy mustard, ketchup, and mayo. Four different chips to choose from and a variety of soft drinks, teas, Gatorade, and water. We also carry a full line of premium sodas - choose from 6 different flavors: Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Orange and Cream, Grape, Cream Soda, and Black Cherry. Come out and enjoy a meal with us. We do have covered seating, and music, and are family-friendly. Retail products are available upon request: Vienna Sweet Relish, Sport Peppers, Celery Salt, and boxes of poppy-seed buns. The business hours listed above are for both of our locations (Home Depot in Surprise, AZ, and Lowe's in Surprise).
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Bibiano’s Mexican Restaurant
Bringing the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine to Peoria. Panza llena, corazón contento.
For 10 years, Bibiano's Mexican Restaurant has been bringing the authentic tastes of Mexico to the heart of Peoria. Since day one, we’ve made every customer feel like part of our family -- whether they’re a regular or a first-time visitor. On our menu, you’ll find a wide variety of fresh, flavorful meals and margaritas. From green chili to chimichangas and carnitas, there’s something delicious to try every time you stop by. We take pride in every meal that leaves our kitchen, and can’t wait to welcome you to the Bibiano family.
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The Sicilian Baker Peoria
Build Your Own Cannoli Bar & Sicilian Market
The executive chef, hospitality visionary and entrepreneur behind family-owned The Maggiore Group. With the help and inspiration of his father, culinary legend Chef Tomaso Maggiore, Chef Joey has conceptualized successful restaurants from Italian fine dining, to a creative brunchery and build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Joey brings a fresh perspective to The Maggiore Group, with his latest creations, Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, and The Mexicano.
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Charley's Sports Grill
Charley's Sports Grill specializes in exceptional food, drinks, and service. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Join us for our Famous Friday Night Fish Fry or our mouth-watering Prime Rib on Saturday. We have daily features, along with an expanding menu. We look forward to your visit!
History
Established in 2020.
Charley's Sports Grill opened July 17, 2020! We have expanded the menu to feature fresh, homemade meals along with great drinks and exceptional service. You can still bet on the ponies, enjoy our patio, try your hand at cornhole (Tuesdays), Trivia (Wednesday), and check our website for additional special events.
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Well Coffee Co.
We’re very proud of the beautiful shop that we’ve built in Peoria, Arizona. We’re very proud of the great specialty coffee that we serve from Peixoto. We’re even proud of the matte black Not Neutral mugs that we serve our drinks in. But anyone could build something nice, serve something delicious, or buy some neat drinkware.
We’re proud of a lot of things, but we’re most proud of the community that we get to experience each and every day in and around our shop. And we certainly didn’t build this community – it was here in the surrounding neighborhoods and schools long before we broke ground. Rather, we saw an opportunity to serve and host this thriving community and concluded that a great coffee shop would be a great way to do this. Our doors opened in August 2019, and we haven’t looked back since.
Community matters to us, and that’s exactly what pushes us to serve the best coffee with the best service. We aim to make the world of coffee simple, welcoming, and approachable for anyone who walks in through our doors (or through our wall – you’ll have to come to check it out!). More than that, the world of coffee is about building relationships and we hope to foster that spirit in everything we do.
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NakedQ BBQ
At NakedQ, we want you to feel like you’re at home, wherever home is. That’s why our mission is to give you the freedom to eat the BBQ you love. Rewind back before the birth of NakedQ, Pitboss Oren traveled all over the country & ate a lot of BBQ. While he enjoyed every bite, he also learned that it means something different depending on where you’re from:
In the Carolinas, it’s not BBQ unless there’s pork and a vinegary sauce.
In Memphis, you better be craving ribs.
If you’re from St. Louis or Kansas City, you’re going to be expecting a tomatoey sauce.
Texas BBQ is all about the beef brisket.
Oren took all of these BBQ experiences from across the country and created NakedQ, where we rub, smoke and serve our meats naked (without sauce) like pork, ribs, brisket, links, turkey, and chicken with our tried and true recipes.
From our North Carolina-style vinegar sauce to South Carolina mustard sauce to traditional sweet or spicy sauces you can choose to enjoy it, the way you love it because BBQ is as American as apple pie (even though we prefer peach.)
Eat Naked!
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PICK N' ROLL
The amazing health benefits of purple rice have made it a very popular grain to include in meals and use as a health supplement. Purple rice (also known as black rice) was revered by the ancient Chinese for its healing power and nutritional qualities. In fact, because purple rice was kept for the Emperor and his family, it was referred to as ‘forbidden rice’.
When compared to other types of ‘traditional’ rice like white and brown rice, purple rice has much more health-boosting properties. This type of rice is a rich source of dietary fiber and contains many antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. That is why many people include purple rice in their diet to help improve their digestive health, maintain a healthy heart, lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels, and boost cognitive function.
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Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill
It's game day, baby, and Tailgaters is the place to catch it. With a TV on every wall and a sports-fan in every seat, no knockout or touchdown ever goes unseen at our hometown bar and grill. Boasting a dive bar feel with serious grill-house eats, we let you have your cake and eat it too. Never overpriced or under-cooked, our food and even those serving are known for being top-notch. With events happening every night of the week, there's never a dull moment here. From every NASCAR turn to UFC hit, we've got you covered. So get your game face on and join the crowd at Glendale's favorite sports bar.
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