Yum! Went here on a double date after an event today in serious need of a good meal. I had bookmarked that is place but totally forgot about it! The bahn mi bowl looked absolutely delicious so I went for that! It had tofu, quinoa, arugula, avocado, and jalepenos. All things that I LOVE! It was amazing. We also got pretzel bites to share. My husband dunked one in the mustard thinking it was cheese haha, but that's on him for not reading the menu. He got a burger and fries and enjoyed it, I also had a few fries. Also had a few sips of a drink with mezcal and it was delicious, I don't remember what it was called. We all liked our food and would dine in again. Good service and atmosphere too! Kinda a 70's vibe and also they were giving out free mini cocktails. And it wasn't super busy on a Saturday night. read more

Alter Ego - Banh Mi Bowl - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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This is a hidden jewel. The food was on point and the drinks were good. The menu changes and they have themed events that I think would be worth the time. Fun spot. Great vibe read more

Stop what your doing and go follow the Alter Ego Instagram page. They post about all their awesome events and special menus. The experiences sell out fast so gotta keep your eye out. We were thrilled when we snagged a spot at the May the fourth be with you Star Wars event! It was a planned 6-course with drinks menu and was a blast! Perfect surprise date night for my husband and I. They had Star Wars playing on a projector, Star Wars photo back drop, lightsabers on the table and so much more. The chef came out and explained each meal and drink with a fun story that really put you into the Star Wars realm. All the food and drinks were so unique and phenomenal! I felt like my taste buds discovered a whole new pallet on this night. Things I never even had before so it was such an incredible experience to try new things like quail's egg, kale, beetroot hummus, monk fish, short rib, blue noodles, pop rock sorbet, and so much more. And it was all so flavorful. The drinks were all sweet, beautiful looking, fun and they definitely weren't shy with keeping the drinks full size, score! Can't wait to come back for just dinner or brunch and another event. I believe they have one every month or so and theme always changes. Can't recommend them enough. Thank you! read more

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Located inside the Canopy Hotel in Tempe near the Arizona State University. We had lunch and it offered a Pan Asian fusion meal. We had Korean rib and charsui chicken bowls with bok Choy. We also had the ego burger and chicken sandwich. All tasted fine and service was good. read more

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HERES the issue squadR: When a restaurant has like 5 items and charges pretty high prices, you expect it to be good. Unfortunately it wasn't quite up to par. Lmk if it changes by replying and I'll revisit but yeah. read more

We were so hungry as soon as we checked in. Glad that we are staying at this hotel with easy access to food. They fairly have big servings, food is good, service is kinda slow but it's understandable bec there is only 1 server available. Price is okay & the vibe is hip! read more

Alter Ego - Sweet Pear Salad Hearty Arty Flatbread - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We were in town for Spring Baseball and prior to our visit I looked for some breakfast spots to try. We had breakfast/brunch here twice, that's how good it is. Over the 2 days we ordered the Egg Sando (delicious, egg cooked perfectly) and hashbrowns crispy. Mimosas were really good, the fresh fruit was plentiful and good quality, get the jumbo cinnamon roll (definitely big enough to share, or not), ordered the Continental breakfast and 2 eggs scrambled. All of it was flavorful and served hot/cold respectively. The coffee was good and they offered coffee to go. The service was slow but very friendly. We weren't in a hurry but refills were slow and food service was slow. When we visit AZ again, we will be back, they suggested we visit the roof top restaurant but we never made it. Will make it next time for sure. read more

I'll start by saying I only do yelp reviews for exceptional or atrocious restaurants. Here are a few reasons this spot is getting a 1 star. 1) the octopus was 16 dollars for the smallest tentacle, been to higher scale spots that give more for less than that. 2) the Flat bread was undercooked, loaded with excessive cheese, missing other ingredients that was listed on the menu, and covered in black pepper on 1 side but not the other? (See pic) 3) the server checked on us 1 time while we were waiting quite a while for the food and only refilled waters 1x, to be fair I am here for a race and need to hydrate so maybe I was hyper focused on that, but still not ok. 4) my fiancé ordered a cocktail, and was given something that didn't taste right at all, and she sent it back, and she has never done that before. 5) I ordered the sticky rice, and they sent the fried rice that was over seasoned, I just ate it bc I was hungry but it was not enjoyable. 6) some of these mistakes may not be typical for them, but at one point the host was in the kitchen making pizzas for the chef, it's an open kitchen concept. So they were clearly understaffed, and probably why my pizza looked the way it did.. read more

Alter Ego - Calabrian Flatbread - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Cool, stylish little place to go for dinner if you're around ASU. I wouldn't go out of my way, though. It's nothing quite special or memorable. I will say that the service from Brian was great, and the singer playing on his guitar up front was wonderful. For appetizers, we got a side of fried tofu and a pear salad. I liked both, especially the tofu. For entrees, my husband got the burger and I got the steak salad. Both were good, but nothing amazing. It was just a standard meal in a modern environment, which is what you're paying for. I will say that we both left hungry, which breaks my heart after dropping that amount of money. read more

Alter Ego = where locals and tourists alike mix n mingle in a really cool bar/restaurant. I've passed by here multiple times being that I attend classes at Orangetheory next door... more often than not salivating from the smells coming from Alter Ego. In the last few months it's been nice to see traffic pick up. The menu hasn't changed much since it opened. Cocktail menu is wonderful! Best thing on the food menu are the chicken sandwich and fries (get the fries as a side by themselves/an appetizer) and the pear salad. The sandwich packs the perfect amount of sweet heat for someone like myself who doesn't do a lot of spice. I'd be weary though to order it very late/near close-- did so once and the chicken was rubbery/hard to cut. Service has been a little spotty, but like most of the industry, they've had staffing issues. read more

Heads up - were strictly speaking brunch here! TL; DR: I've eaten in my fair share of hotel lobby restaurants, and this one is my favorite spot for brunch hands down. You can find Alter Ego in the lobby of Tempe's Canopy by Hilton, in the heart of the Shady Park "district" on University. It's south wall is nearly all garage door style sliding glass, which makes for great people watching, especially considering how close it is to ASU's main campus. This feature also brings me to the *only* negative part of my review: the roaring engines of college bros speeding down University is frequent and jarring. Maybe I'm getting old and grumpy, but I don't really want a side of 2 Fast 2 Furious with my breakfast. The good stuff: Aside from the noise from the street, the atmosphere is perfect! The decor in the lobby and restaurant is a beautiful clash of retro chic and stark modern concrete architecture. There's even a faux "canopy" of greenery that creeps down between the wooden slats that bisect the ceiling in a jagged line from the lobby to the rear of the restaurant. The music is kept at a volume that isn't too intrusive, even on the weekends when they host live acoustic artists. The restaurant and bar have always been adequately staffed in my experience, and I've never had to wait to be greeted, sat, or served. There is also an open kitchen towards the rear of the dining room, which is always pristinely kept and fun to watch. There is a full bar, complete with specialty cocktails, a modest wine selection, plenty of top shelf liquor, and an espresso machine. My fave - THE FOOD. Wow. I've had a broad sampling of the menu over the last year or so, and everything I've had has been incredibly well-composed. You can tell there has been careful attention paid to flavor profiles, textural composition, and variety. A must-try here: "The F.R.O." It's a fried rice filled teppanyaki-style omelet and it's effing incredible. The Smoked Salmon Board (pictured) is not only full of incredible flavors, but it's also an almost ridiculous value. The portion size is wild considering the price point. Places like Postino would charge the same for bruschetta made with the same ingredients but a quarter of the portion size. If you like smoked salmon and all the traditional pairings, this is a win + a fresh twist. The Varsity breakfast is a great option if you're looking for standard breakfast fare. It is also well executed, despite its simple composition. Locally-sourced smoked meats are the star in this one. I'm seldom inspired to Yelp about places - but I couldn't help myself here. This spot is definitely worth a stop if you're in the hood around brunch time! read more

Alter Ego - Smoked Salmon Board is - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The only time I ate here was for a food week event. I had heard amazing things about them but I was horribly disappointed. The only good thing was the upstairs bar and getting the view. Skip this overpriced place in my opinion read more

Super disappointed with this place. My friend wanted to come here for cinco de Mayo since they were promoting a special for margaritas and tacos. We never received service. Nobody came to our table even though we were told to sit anywhere. We walked up to the bar after a while of waiting and the bartenders just ignored us. I have never received such bad service before in my life. We walked out. Do not recommend and will not return ever. read more

We popped in for breakfast on a Sunday. When I saw the place was empty and had numerous servers, I thought that boded well. However, we were there 30 minutes. My husband got a coffee quickly but was never asked about a refill. My water was empty after we were there 15 minutes. Meanwhile, the staff chatted together at the bar. We ordered one jumbo cinnamon roll that took 15 minutes to come out. It was okay, the outside a touch tough and the heating inconsistent, though the fresh cream cheese was nice. We waited yet again for someone to notice we were done and we finally gave up and approached them at the bar to settle the bill. They were nice enough folks, but not observant at all. I wouldn't bother going there again. read more

Alter Ego - jumbo cinnamon roll - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Where do I begin? The service was awful. It started at being seated. We stood by the sign, no one ever sat us. We finally just sat ourselves. That was a bad sign. We waited awhile to be addressed. After ordering we waited 48 min! No food! We finally asked where our food was and he went and got it! It had obviously been sitting there. Nothing was even warm let alone hot. In the servers defense he had 4 jobs. He was the bartender, waiter, bus boy and host. Come on! Please hire more staff. I felt bad for the guy. But, my food sucked. A cold burger is just nasty. I would of gave it 2 stars but my sister liked her cold breakfast potatoes. read more

Very nice and cozy spot inside the Canopy Hotel in downtown Tempe. We sat outside and the weather was beautiful. Our server, Javier, was very attentive and provided excellent service. We ordered pretzel bites, "naked" chicken wings, three cheese and pepperoni flatbread and the salmon entree. The wings were so yummy. They were fried very hard. I am not sure if that was on purpose but that is exactly how I like my wings. They literally come naked and you dip in one of two sauces. I don't know the name but both were delicious. The flatbread was just so so. It wasn't awful but it wasn't great either. The salmon and the pretzel bites were yummy as well. The presentation of the salmon was beautiful. I highly recommend Alter Ego. Give them a try. read more

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Food was good. Service was outstanding. Ambiance was ok. Not sure if I'd come here again. Not a huge selection on the menu. Saw the menu on Yelp and it was completely different when we got there. read more

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Service was not good. Basically ignored the whole time. Food was fine but not worth it

So bummed by this spot! I've followed on IG and am patiently waiting for a 5-course meal from Alter Ego that I want to pop into one day. I tried to take my mom here this morning for an early Mother's Day brunch, but had great difficulty find a host(ess). When we did speak to staff, they indicated a 1-hour wait. When asked why, the staff member went on to point to every patron in the restaurant stating why each of the tables came before us. Perhaps it was the live music that kept the staff member's voice so loud when speaking with us? Unfortunately we had to leave, which is what was suggested by the staff member whenever we tried to put our names in or learn more about the wait. Perhaps it has good food, and maybe this was fluke service, but it didn't do it for us this morning unfortunately. read more

I loved this place the food was delicious the toast was amazing. Customer service was great. Employees were very friendly, helpful picture perfect. read more

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We came to Alter Ego for my sister's 40th bday and the two servers were absolutely wonderful and accommodating. I'm sorry I was a little late so I didn't catch their names. Coming from working in the industry in the past and knowing how big of a party we had, it was a lot! However, they handled us so well. (Thank you to another server, who cleaned off the kiddos table). Waters were always filled, the kids got their food first, appetizer plates were cleared, made sure we all had drinks. We got a couple of flatbreads for an appetizer, which were delicious. Some of the party got the 3 course option but I chose the Ponzu glazed seared salmon, which included furikake fried rice, sunny side egg and blistered tomatoes. It was so delicious! Salmon cooked to perfection. That glaze though! Ah. I would go back just for that dish. Thank you again! read more

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Really good food (I had the shrimp appetizer which was very rich and garlicky). Also, great service from Emma - thanks!

Emma is the BEST!!!! Food is great. Ambiance is fun. ................................................................................................. read more

Came for a Star Wars "special event". Here's how it was decorated: one cardboard cutout and a really really sad balloon arch with half the balloons half inflated. The food was terrible! It was a five course tasting and not a single course was good. A taco with pork and sliced sausage and so much horseradish that's all you tasted. Then bland noodles. Then a dry turkey meatball. Then the most disgusting stew I've ever tasted. Dessert was a Moon pie with the driest cookie I've ever had the misfortune to put in my mouth. Only reason they get two stars instead of one is the mini cocktails they served with each course we're actually really really good. As we were leaving, we were chatting with other guests who all agreed the food was bad. I was really looking forward to this event, but for the price we paid and what we got, I'll never go back to Alter Ego again! read more

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I've eaten here twice now. The service has always been good. The ambiance is trendy, modern, and relaxing. It's usually pretty quiet in the dining room. The salmon entree was delicious as was the shrimp appetizer and papas bratas side. However the Chinese forbidden rice was bland and undesirable. The shishito peppers had an odd seasoning and sauce. The chicken wings were fried nicely but the sauces were also not our favorite. The second time we went it was restaurant week. Nothing on the menu was good. The tres leches dessert was terrible , it tasted burnt, earthy and bitter. The hamachi crudo appetizer was ok. read more

Alter Ego - Hamachi crudo - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Delicious food in the heart of Tempe! Alter Egois a ground-floor restaurant and bar where every day is about celebrating life and living in the moment. read more

Alter Ego - Chicken katsu sandwich and fries - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I have been driving past and meaning to stop at this place forever. The hotel and entire environment is just gorgeous, very elegant. I enjoyed how breakfast had a very open air feel with the large doors making the space flow seamlessly from the inside bar to the outside patio area. I ordered quite a few things from the breakfast menu. Everything was absolutely delicious. We chose to sit at the bar. It was very comfortable even for eating an entire meal. My morning cocktail was amazing. The bartender and server was super friendly and helpful. This place is very convenient especially if you live in Tempe and I will definitely be back with friends. read more

AMAZING BRUNCH HERE. it was a little pricey, $91 for three people BUT we got an appetizer, entrees, coffee all around and one cocktail. For a Saturday, it wasn't too busy and the vibe was super laid back. Alaina (sp) was our server and she was so sweet, very attentive, kept our waters and coffees filled, very knowledgeable, and made our time so much more enjoyable. She is super great! Will definitely be back!! Thank you!! read more

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Cute place with a limited menu. Their breakfast weekday menu is very small. French toast, sausage, pancakes, bacon, eggs. That's about it. They really scale up for weekend brunch. It's prepped well with nice details like the cinnamon whip on the french toast. Portions are huge. I ordered hot cakes with chicken sausage and it was about $16 but could have been 2 or 3 meals. Wait staff is friendly and helpful but they only had one waitress working. I'll have to come for brunch or another meal to give it another try. read more

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Stopped in here for brunch. Firstly the ambiance is fantastic. The place is beautifully designed with an awesome vibe. It has that Arizona meets California feel to it. The reason this place gets three stars is that I wasn't all that impressed with the food. I saw them make a katsu chicken burger for someone and when I requested the same they said they could not do it and that I was mistaken. So they said I could order katsu chicken and waffle. This was basically a small piece of chicken on a waffle that wasn't all that great, and for $20. Really not impressed. My friend who ordered the varsity breakfast said the chicken sausage tasted odd. So I'm short, stop in here for cocktails. Nice vibe. But skip the food. read more

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Went to alter ego on a whim. Awesome modern decor and the service was amazing. Rafael was our waiter and he was very attentive. I ordered the steak salad. The steak was ordered medium but it came out tough and chewy. I also had the Kissed by a Rose cocktail and it tasted like a spiked lemonade. For the price point, I thought it was just okay. read more

Alter Ego - Kissed by a Rose - tasted like a lemonade. Meh - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Overall impression, not impressed. Understaffed, the staff that is here has no clue how to communicate with their guests or each other, and lacks service training. Breakfast / Brunch experience: after a 30 minute wait where we finally went up and asked if we should go somewhere else and told, just go ahead and sit anywhere now, the food was just ok. Maybe just not my cup of tea. Got the ego Benedict on the recommendation from the server and I am a huge fan of Benedict's and trying new attackers but this one just failed in my book. Odd assortments of tastes that just didn't work. I should have gone with the chicken and waffles. My companion got the salmon board and I ended up devouring half of his meal. The Bloody Mary was the highlight of the meal. The location in the hotel is Alter Ego's best asset. Saturday drinks and dessert: received two drink coupons from our stay. Drink of the day was a cucumber gimlet. It was good. Served in a cheap plastic water cup with abut two solid swigs worth, so felt more like a shot than anything else and, even free, was not worth the 20 minute wait and having to ask for the drinks 3x. I ordered the cobbler just so I could tip on the drinks. This was pretty good and enjoyed from our bed in the ro read more

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Best fried chicken sandwich i've ever had in my life. Such a cool interior, great ambience! read more

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Visited this restaurant/bar while staying in the Canopy. This place is located inside the hotel literally next to the lobby. Our servers were great & welcoming. Brunch was served during our visit and it was delicious!! The Ego Benedict was good-- the muffin could have been toasted more for texture but the flavor overall was tasty especially due to gochujang hollandaise sauce. If you enjoy coffee & alcohol, order the Morning Kick! You will love it!! I do recommend more drink/cocktail selections on the menu read more

One of the steaks was over cooked. The one that was cooked properly was mediocre at best. The lobster was the worst lobster I ever had. The Shishoto Peppers were decent. The server was nice. But definitely not worth a $220 bill. read more

I didnt have dinner here...but the meatballs appetizer is AMAZING if you like spice. The charred octopus is equally AMAZING with a spicy wasabi mustard. Service was great...but their wine selection was limited with reds (specifically cabernets). Would definitely recommend. read more

We stopped here on our way to flagstaff and honestly were torn with the reviews. I had a great experience with the food, service and ambiance. Our server Carl was great with recommendations of what to order. What we did order was good. Except the avocado toast. Chef was probably off on this one for that day. Oh yes, the jalapeño margarita the bartender just put 3 jalapeño on top which was completely off. Disappointed on that one read more

Checked it out during restaurant week. The lobby and ambiance are nice. However, for the price point and the way the food looks, I was expecting a little more flavor. Minus 3 stars for gate keeping the Harry Potter dinners that are impossible to get reservations to because they only announce on social media when they are completely booked up. read more

I tried Alter Ego before seeing a show at ASU Gammage, and I was overall happy with my experience! It was a beautiful fall evening, so it was nice to be eating dinner at a place that plenty of open windows and doors to enjoy the weather. My partner had a great glass of Malbec, and our family shared the margarita flat bread as an appetizer, which was really good! I had the chicken for my entree, and I was impressed! I typically don't order chicken when I eat out, but I was happy with the portion size and that it was chicken breast and thighs, rather than a whole chicken. The cous cous and olives served with the chicken were delicious! Overall, I think it's a great place with nice atmosphere, but the menu is a bit limited so consider before going with a big group that might be picky! read more

Food ,service and live entertainment, was amazing. This was our first time here,but definitely won't be the last read more

Alter Ego - Breakfast flatbread - New American Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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