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    Café Zupas

    3.4 (323 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Soup, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CAFÉ ZUPAS ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Avocado caesar salad, Pumpkin Chorizo soup and Honey Bacon Club sandwich
    Dale B.

    I've been to this Cafe Zupas location a few times as it's near my house. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always pretty clean and well-lit on the interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is pretty narrow near the line for ordering but opens up in the dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You start by entering the line to place your order (salad & sandwich station followed by soup and dessert station). They make your salad and sandwich after being ordered and you can customize as your wish. *Nut allergy warning* - This place is not safeguarded for those with nut allergies. One of the most egregious displays is their nut bin containers for adding nuts to the salads is behind all of the other veggies and salad toppings, and at a full arms reach for the employees, thus very easy to drop nuts in the other bins and cross-contaminate The soups are all pre-made in a big container that always has that congealed film on top until stirred up. They typically have 9 soups available (8 permanent and 1 seasonal). Right now the seasonal is the Pumpkin chorizo and it's amazing, so I highly suggest it. They took away my favorite soup- the roasted red pepper and lobster. Hopefully they bring it back as most of their other soups are more bland. The meals come with a roll and a chocolate dipped strawberry. They also come with a pretty heavy price tag for what you're getting. My wife got the honey bacon club and the sandwich was 90% bread with a thin slice of ham and non-visible bacon. It couldn't cost them more than $1 but it's $8.19, close to the price of a fully loaded 6" sub sandwich anywhere else. They have a coke fountain and some custom honey-sweetened drinks. None of the drinks impressed me. I typically just get a water cup as soda doesn't pair well with the soups and salads. Overall this place is average for the money. Some of their soups are pretty tasty but the sandwiches and salads are very ordinary for a lofty price.

    Seasonal drink: Chilled Hot Cocoa with oat milk!
    Aini R.

    Was in a rush and needed to get lunch quickly. I didnt want to sacrifice quality and go through a drive-thru. I used the Cafe Zuppa app to easily place my order and selected asap. The order was being packed when we got there. I saw someone in the back making a soup/dressing fresh. Our order was perfectly made fresh and so good! We will definitely grab food from here again!

    Italian Club
    Ashley C.

    came here on lunch with my husband for a quick lunch date! i discovered this place from my work who has catered from here a couple of times and it has consistently been so good! we both did the try 2 combo where you get to choose 2 items between either a sandwich, soup, or salad. i got the italian club with the avocado caesar and it was so yummy! for $13 and the amount of food you get (full sandwich, half salad, a roll AND a chocolate dipped strawberry) - what a deal! we will absolutely be back. staff was incredibly nice too and greeted us when we walked in!

    Roll and chocolate dipped strawberry
    Mary S.

    My mom and I were famished after doing some car shopping down the road and we just happened upon this place. I sooooo wish we had this in Tucson! They have soups, sandwiches, salads, and bowls. Both my mom and I opted for a salad. I got the chipotle glazed and my mom got the avocado Caesar. We each got the half order and it was big! And so good! Exactly what we were craving. I especially loved the dressing on my salad and all of the ingredients just worked perfectly together. And what a nice surprise that a delicious roll and a chocolate dipped strawberry comes with your order! Love that. We also each got a fountain drink and they have several fun in-house options. My mom loved the raspberry citrus infusion and I liked the sunshine shot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was quick and friendly and place was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only complaint is that it was somewhat cold in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall a great experience and next time I'm in the Phoenix area I will make a specific effort to come back here! It's that good.

    Turkey Avocado Sandwich
    Vanessa B.

    Thank You Matthew for the recommendation of the Strawberry Harvest salad. I have been stuck on the Mangoberry salad because I loved it. I did want to venture out since the Mangoberry was the salad of choice for me 5 times in a row. I did love the strawberry harvest as well. Cafe Zupas did not disappoint. Thank You to Peter as well for being welcoming and energetic.

    Desiree D.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fast casual restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick and everybody was friendly. My southwest potato & green chili soup was good but could have been warmer. My avocado Caesar salad didn't really taste like a Caesar. The lettuce was not chopped well and the dressing wasn't mixed into the salad well. Half of it had no dressing at all.

    Grilled cheese brisket sandwich and tomato soup with Parmesan cheese
    Kanisha H.

    Great Food, but Cleanliness Could Improve This is our go-to for date nights when we want something simple, filling, and a bit on the healthy side . The food is consistently good, and we've never left disappointed--that's exactly why we keep coming back . On our last visit, I had the grilled cheese brisket on white bread with tomato soup , while my husband enjoyed the Nuts & Berries salad with vegetable & chickpea soup . I [[HIGHLIGHT]]also tried the mango mocktail --delicious! Now for the one thing that could be better cleanliness. When preparing food, it's important not to wipe gloves on clothing or aprons and then continue handling food ‍. I usually request new gloves when my food is made, just to be safe . Also, the tables are often not clean when we arrive, and we usually have to ask for one to be wiped down[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, we love the food and will keep coming back --but we'd love to see more attention paid to food handling and table cleanliness soon[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .

    Sandwich (can't remember which) & lobster bisque (which he loves)
    Ashley C.

    My husband and I came here this past Thursday evening around 8pm after traveling from Tucson. We were trying to find a sandwich and salad spot that we went to some months ago and really enjoyed. I'm happy to say this was the spot! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything here hit the nail on the head and exceeded my expectations from the cleanliness to the hospitality to the quality of the food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of the associates, whom I spoke to most had great banter. When I asked about the Dubai chocolate shake, he let me know, unfortunately that they were all out. He also informed me on the process and how the cream was being imported from Italy as we spoke and encouraged to come back and try it. I did...at a different location but that's a different review for a different location (let me say the Zuppa locations are not all equals!!) Anyway, he spoke to me about the freshness of the ingredients they use and how they make the soups daily and bring in fresh produce that's used in the restaurant as well. From looking at the menu and the food in front of me, I wanted a little bit of everything, however I chose the curry dish as well as some of the chicken noodle soup which typically I would never buy as I feel it's basic, however after tasting a few of the soups, the chicken noodle was so good. I had to get it. My husband got a sandwich and the lobster bisque which he loved as much as he did last time. All meals come with a roll and chocolate covered strawberry, which is so unique! Of course we loved our meals. This place is cemented as a favorite for us and a must stop when we go to Phoenix now!

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    David W.

    I thought Cafe Zupas was a good lunch spot that is a great concept. It's basically a soup and sandwich spot, however the soups are very good. The sandwich wasn't too bad either, however the soups and desserts seemed to be the major draw. The ambiance was more upscale than I thought, however overall it was still very casual. There was plenty of seating and the restaurant was very clean. The food is served very quickly and all meals come with a complementary chocolate dipped strawberry. The best soup we had was tomato basil - a must try even in hot Arizona. The prices were fair, not a great deal, but on par with other major competitors. It was a nice place to dine-in as well, and they do have a good selection of beverages. Overall, a good lunch spot in Gilbert and definitely worth checking out again!

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    Kristen L.

    They had tables on the outside, which would have been nice to sit at. The weather has gotten cold and rainy, so we were planning on sitting indoors. All of the tables were full and not cleared because there was a large lunch rush. The line to order was also crowded. The stanchions for the line were not set up very well and people were a little confused where they should stand and line up. We had to wait in line for quite a while, but once we got to the front, it was a bit faster to order and to pay. They had a variety of soda machines and lemonade dispensers in the dining area. The lemonade was very weak, and didn't taste very strongly of lemon. I tried two of the different lemonades, and they were both quite weak. They also ran out of the plastic forks and the other utensils. I had the tortilla soup and the lobster bisque soup. They were both tasty. The lobster bisque soup was sweeter than the tortilla soup. I liked the flavor of the lobster bisque soup a little better than the tortilla soup. I didn't notice until later that they had crackers in the condiment area near the soda machines that you could use in order to put into your soups. We also got a pesto chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was nice and crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside of the bread. I couldn't really taste the pesto in the chicken sandwich, but it was not dry and I liked that it was a moist sandwich. The meal came with chocolate covered strawberries and a piece of bread.

    Salad had a bolt / screw at the bottom

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    Outstanding food and service. We will definitely be returning here for lunch. The salads are amazing!

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    Queen creek location has been excellent - always super nice, food is good and quick service

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location was absolutely stunning... clean and well maintained.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service and food was amazing!!

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    Extremely fast, and exceptionally great service. Highly recommended! The management who I believe were Jennifer and Bailey were so nice!

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    11 months ago

    i would highly recommend this because it is so yummy the service is fantastic and [[HIGHLIGHT]]i love it here![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    This place has great food and a ton of different options to choose from. Awesome deserts too! The service was excellent!!

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    Everything was so good! Service was great! Restaurant was clean! We will be back. We really liked the dessert options!

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    So yummy! Always happy when I go there! Also love the complimentary chocolate covered strawberry and slice of bread with every meal!

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    Lunch was great! my soup was perfect and my husband loved his sandwich. Matt was very nice and had great customer service. we will be back.

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    Sourdough & Co. Chandler

    4.4
    (249 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Great lunch spot in Chandler! I have received a lot of recommendations to check out Sourdough & Co…read more I wish I would have gone sooner! Walking into the store, the first 2 things you notice is that it is busy!, and the heavenly smell of fresh baked sourdough. The staff is extremely nice and patient, willing to answer questions if you have any. There is indoor seating and outdoor seating, even though there is a lot of tables it is definitely not enough during lunch time. I ordered a 6 inch frensh dip and their bowl of clam chowder, all to go. Driving home with my to go order was torture! My entire car smelled like bread that just came out of the oven!!! The French dip was delicious! The shop provides a giant cup of Au Jus with the sandwhich, there is no way you are going to use it all! The sandwhich was well belanced with the meat and cheese, and the flavors were a great combination. The sourdough bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Definitely recommend checking out this sandwhich. The bowl of clam chowder is the reason I know I will be consistently coming back to this shop. As a clam chowder snob, I am obsessed! The portions of ingredients were great, not too many of one ingredient. The soup was creamy but not thick like glue, great consistency! The cut sizes for the potato and clams were great and you could easily see the clams in the soup. It was phenomenal!!! I beyond recommend checking out Sourdough & Co.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 3.5/5 ( basic fast food layout) Overall, the bread was fresh, the sandwiches were tasty and the customer service was great. This is one of the better sandwiches I've had in a long time.

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    8" Smoked Brisket with cole slaw and homemade spread - delicious!
    8" Smoked Brisket with cole slaw and homemade spread - delicious!
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    Retro’s Subs & Brews

    4.5
    (96 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Owner is super nice and the sandwiches are definitely a hit! Number 1 on the charts!…read more My husband ordered the Take On Me and I ordered The Boss. Soooo good!

    Price and quality did not match…read more I ordered the pastrami sandwich and immediately noticed some cost cutting choices, like butter flavored spray (can we use real butter) US Foods/Chef's Store sourdough bread, (can we use real sourdough bread) and a microwave sitting next to the griddle (which the griddle looks like it has not been cleaned very often). I didn't think much of it at first, but then I watched the owner heat the pastrami in the microwave before assembling the sandwich. I've never had a deli sandwich prepared that way right in front of me, and it was disappointing. She also pulled out a large bag of Taylor Farms shredded lettuce. I asked for no lettuce, and she joked that "people don't want lettuce anymore." Given the recent news surrounding Taylor Farms, that comment didn't exactly inspire confidence. What really surprised me was that the pastrami was placed in a plastic basket and microwaved. Whether or not it's considered safe, seeing food heated that way wasn't very appetizing. Looking around, there also didn't appear to be any real kitchen equipment for preparing hot sandwiches beyond a microwave. A Blackstone griddle or even a quality countertop oven would have inspired much more confidence in the food, especially considering the owner's Yelp responses emphasizing the quality of their sandwiches. From what I experienced, the preparation didn't match those claims. In the end, we ordered just one pastrami sandwich and one beer, and the total came to about $25, with the sandwich alone costing over $17. For that price, I expected much better ingredients and preparation. Unfortunately, the quality didn't match the cost. We tried to be as nice as possible but we left feeling pretty disappointed and couldn't wait to get out of there.

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    They have a few beers on tap, an assortment of alcohols, Truly, Cutwater, the Beast, TopoChico, and a few other individual beverage items.

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    Knuckle Sandwiches

    Knuckle Sandwiches

    4.3
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    11.6 mi
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    Ever since my Yelp friend Teri R. reviewed this place, I've had on my radar to try. When my mom…read morewanted to find a place near the rental car place my auntie from England had to drop her rental off, we decided to dine here then take her to the airport. I saw this location had some good seating to have 10 of us as a send off. The staff was incredibly friendly, and even offered extra chairs and help move tables if needed. What We Ordered: - German Potato Salad: My cousin ordered and really liked it. I'm not a fan of German potato salad, so I didn't enjoy the flavor. I'll stick to my potato salad. - Potato Salad: Pretty decent for a potato salad, but nothing standout for me. - Meatball Sub: My cousin and his son split this, and they said it was quite large. They wished it had more sauce, but still overall a decent meatball sub. - Caesar Salad + Chicken: I couldn't snap a photo before my cousin's girlfriend and his daughter tore into this. They seemed very pleased with the salad and at a glance, it looked pretty delicious. - Philly Cheesesteak: My dad said it was very good and ate the whole thing! - Roasted Veggie Wrap: My mom said it was nice, and veggies are refreshing on a hot summer day. It was wrapped well, and enjoyed the umami of the mushrooms and balsamic glaze. - Pastrami Reuben: I loved this sandwich! The pastrami was delicious, and I'm excited to have leftovers which is saying something. I'm not usually one to look forward to leftovers. - Turkey & Swiss Wrap: My auntie throughly enjoyed this, and said it was the perfect last meal in America before heading back to England. - Chef Salad: My auntie and I split this to have a bit of veg. Lovely salad with lots of ingredients that complimented each other well. - The American (Reuben-style): My cousin really enjoyed this sandwich and said it was quite large. Next time, she could easily split with me or her fiancée. - Cuban: My cousin's fiancée ordered this and said it's the best Cuban sandwich he's ever had! Quite high remarks. Honestly, I'm not sure I could pick a better place. Very friendly, quick service, and great eats. Definitely return to this location when in the area, and will recommend to family and friends.

    Knuckle Sandwich has got to be the only sandwich shop in AZ that has the best and freshest…read moreingredients on each and every crafted sandwich they came up up. My Turkey sandwich was made with pulled turkey meat!! Fresh to def I washed it down with Kool-aide! So good. Brought me back to my childhood The service is always kind and helpful The dining room is large Locally owned and operated! Support your small businesses

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    Melty

    4.4
    (54 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    Well, upon entering, it is very clean. And very charming. You can tell the owner takes pride in…read moretheir business. One of the owners was actually working the register and she was very kind and honored our coupon without a blink of an eye. My husband got the turkey avocado that was delicious! And I got the four cheese original Melty. Which was also delicious, but both were very very rich. At our age (60+) we definitely could've shared one sandwich and been totally fine. It was all delicious and they had some fun dipping sauces. Like jalapeño jelly and chipotle mayo. Which were both very yummy too. We didn't get any sides because it's too close to dinner. But they had lots of options. If I got the cheese one in the future, I would absolutely get it with their tomato basil soup to dip in! But otherwise it was a little too rich all by itself. Unless you're sharing with someone. Absolutely worth a try!

    Super friendly staff! Amazing interpretations of grilled cheese sammies! Smallish dining area, but…read moreclean and well maintained. What a great recommendation from a golf buddy! We met for lunch and had great sandwiches (he had the one with fresh jalapenos and I had the BBQ bacon chicken ranch). I'm definitely coming back as my wife is also a fan of grilled cheese! Check it out! It was kinda tricky to locate but well worth the search.

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    Cheese Curds - very cheesy & melty
    Cheese Curds - very cheesy & melty
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