Visit the Red Truck Plaza to find the Grotto Cafe. We had a meeting after lunch. I had an hour…read morebefore the meeting. I visited Grotto Cafe for more blueberry scones to take to the meeting. Their scones are so good; soft, moist and so many blueberries. Yum, yum. The scones flew out of the box. Shared parking lot.

Really disappointing experience at Grotto Cafe. The employee taking my order didn't even fully take…read moremy order or make sure I was finished before moving on. On top of that, every employee we interacted with came across as rude, cold, and unwelcoming. There was no friendliness or basic customer service, and it honestly felt like we were bothering them just by being there. I understand places can get busy and everyone can have an off day, but when the attitude seems to come from the entire staff, it really affects the experience. Unfortunately, based on the service alone, I wouldn't recommend this place and don't plan on returning.

I'll be honest. I usually steer clear of small one off spots. My worry is always that a place doing…read moreonly a handful of customers a day isn't moving enough food to keep it fresh. Cave Greek Gyros proved me wrong. I had the beef gyro and it was excellent. Really flavorful, everything you want. The fries stole the show though. Crispy, almost like they were cooked twice, with great seasoning. They're generous with the tzatziki too, no upcharge for extras, which I appreciated. My only small note is that the tzatziki tasted mostly like sour cream. I'd love to see it a little bolder. The space is clean and nicely styled with good signage. It's a bit echoey with all the hard surfaces, but that's minor. What really got me was the couple running it. Hardworking, genuinely cheerful, and they checked on my meal several times. They wore gloves while prepping the food and left the kitchen door open, and the kitchen looked spotless. You can tell they take real ownership and want this place to succeed. Prices are slightly on the higher side, but no more than anything else around Carefree and Cave Creek these days. They've been open a little over a year now and I hope they stick around. Happily surprised, and I'll be back.

Good price for generous portions of proteins…read more Usually I get the gyro wrap and sometimes the steak wrap. Both are consistently good; at other places I sometimes worry if the steak would be dry, but here it's always juicy. The service is always excellent even during busier times, and the restaurant itself is casual and clean.

Service was great Barbecue was pretty good as well…read more Will be back after this first visit

Came for dinner and sat outside in the patio area. They have a fabulous mister that kept us cool…read morewith the temp still in the night 90's at 6:30pm. Ordered a bunch of appetizers- wings, fish tacos, Brussel sprouts and all were mediocre at best. Best thing on the menu was brisket grilled cheese. Drinks were watered down. We were so underwhelmed. We did discover the speakeasy Nextdoor. Now that was a fun atmosphere!

The most disappointing experience I have had in Cave Creek by far!! I initially came in by myself…read moreand let them know I was waiting for my family. I stood at the front for about 5 minutes before being acknowledged, and when I was, I was just told to "sit anywhere." After sitting down, I wasn't given menus and ended up having to go get them myself. Another 5 minutes passed before a server came over. When I asked about the specials that were advertised online, I was initially told there were no specials at all. Then she said, "oh, like happy hour?" which just felt dismissive and rude. We came specifically because of the Taco Tuesday and happy hour deals listed online (which even showed a date of April 7), but none of that was honored, she said that those specials were for the RODEO only. By the time my husband and daughter arrived, we realized there weren't even tacos included on the happy hour menu, which made the whole experience feel even more misleading. Between the lack of organization, slow service, and not honoring clearly advertised specials, the experience just didn't match expectations. It's frustrating to choose a place based on what's promoted and then have a completely different experience when you arrive.

Just ate at Heart & Soul for the first time and the food was FANTASTIC!! 7 women ate and enjoyed…read moreour food so much. Mom and I had the steak fajitas and they were awesome!!!! Linda was our wonderful waitress!!

Sweet experience, friendly attentive staff, relaxing atmosphere, delicious salads (Chopped…read moreAntipasto & Caesar), plus we got awesome Pizzas (Margherita, Pepperoni), a Birthday Weekend of no cooking or dishes for my Wife, a dessert of the Best chocolate shell Cannoli was a must. Thanks Patricia's Pizza for making it extra special!!! Can't wait to see what the menu is for Restaurant Week, I think it begins the 3rd weekend of Sept. ~~ See you soon. D&D

We had a great experience at Patricia's Pizza for happy hour. When we first arrived, the bar was…read morefull, so we went to the small bar patio to find a seat. While some seats were available, it was a very warm day, and I couldn't manage sitting in the sun, as the one umbrella I saw wasn't opened, so we went back inside to see if any bar seating had opened, and fortunately for us, a couple of chairs at the bar were now available. It's super comfortable sitting at the bar here, with a nice open-air view across the bar to the outside patio area. The service was friendly, and the happy hour menu is plentiful. We were here for the food today, and there is no shortage of options at (by today's standards) pretty reasonable prices for the amount of food you get. And if you come at other than peak hours, you can even get happy hour in the main dining room and patio, so we hope to give that a try! We ordered three items: handcrafted meatballs with San Marzano sauce ($10) and rigatoni with pulled chicken ($12) from the happy hour menu and the half Tomaso's Sicilian salad from the regular menu (essentially a happy hour price at only $8). All of it was delicious, but the standout was the salad, which my wife said was even better than the salad she orders when we visit Little Italy in San Diego. That's a huge compliment! The atmosphere isn't quiet, but they didn't have super loud, blaring music when we were there, which was welcome. It's essentially a square dining room with a bar on the side. While the bar patio on the north side of the building isn't much and isn't shaded unless you score a spot with the umbrella or come at a time of day when the building blocks the sun, the main patio is nicely covered and shaded at all times. We look forward very much to coming here again and trying other items they offer, especially the pizzas. It's nice to have another dining option in this part of town. :)

Went for a drive to Cave Creek today for lunch…read more Service was very prompt, and the food was also delivered very promptly to our table. The Mexican skillet, special with chorizo, eggs, potatoes, etc. was excellent We will definitely return. Atmosphere is bar like and a little noisy, but that makes it Lively

Local Jonny's is for the locals! Thanks for always being there with a great cuppa coffee, or…read moresomething delicious from the drinks bar, and a scone/muffin/CHERRY DANISH Breakfast Jonnycakes or Savory Oatmeal or Veggie Burrito/Tacos make my day. A smile from the kitchen and a big HEYA from the servers gets me every time. Thanks Local Jonnys OH and go there if you are just visiting too.

Excellent service and excellent food. Very nice atmosphere. The Reuben sandwich with the jalapenos…read morewas probably the best Reuben sandwich I've ever had. We look forward to going back in the fall or winter, when we can sit outside and enjoy the views of the golf course. Great place, definitely recommend.

This is just my preferences.. The calamari, tasty but I…read moreprefer larger rings. Corn chowder was pretty good! Tonto burger,.. great burger, temp was spot on. Sturdier bun would be the only suggestion. Copper burger.. money! No issues! 6yr whistle pig old fashion, so good I had 2

Such a pleasant solo dinner at Athens on Easy Street! I popped in on a Friday with no reservation…read more They had just reopened from a summer siesta, and I was agreeable to outdoor seating. I enjoyed a gyro wrap with seasoned fries on the patio, and everything was super satisfying. The patio was especially tolerable with the misters running - a great way to dine outdoors in Carefree. The restaurant has a cozy, family-owned feel, and the menu offers plenty of Greek and Mediterranean favorites. My wrap was packed with gyro, tomato, red onion, and arugula (hold the tzatziki for me!) and those seasoned fries were delicious. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and a lovely patio experience. Definitely a five-star dinner. I look forward to returning with my hubby.

Great family run place. Service was great and everyone pitched in. Food was great and prepared just…read moreas we ordered. I'm looking forward to cooler weather to enjoy meals on the patio.

Why the sad numbers? We go to the place once a week because the sandwiches rock…read more I go there weekly and get the Chicken Cholula. I go only with the chicken, green chilies, jalapeño ranch dressing and peppers. The rest I skipped. They slice the sandwich the right way, and man, it's damn good. People are very friendly. My wife always goes with the Southwest Chicken salad. She raves about it all the time. And she's a picky salad eater. Pricing is good, way lower than Baggins. Tastes better too.

Had lunch here today around 1:00pm. There were about four people in line in front of us, but the…read moreline was moving fairly quickly. There is just one line for ordering and then you seat yourself. They have a four or five tables inside and then some outside. It was a nice day so we sat outside. Hopefully they have umbrellas for the summer months. The gentleman that took our order was quite friendly and our sandwiches were out in under 10 minutes. They have a nice selection of meats, breads , and salads. We both chose the cranberry turkey sandwich and it was delicious. Mine was on fresh sourdough with a generous amount of turkey and fresh veggies. Two 6 inch sized sandwiches came to a little over $24. They do a surcharge if you use a credit card which I will avoid next time by using cash. I don't love this and wish businesses would just include it in the price of the food, however it is minimal. The service was very friendly and the quality of the food was worth the price.

My daughter and I stopped by The Creek for lunch. They had a sign saying grab menus and seat…read moreyourself. I started with a Skinny Paloma, which was good. We shared the Bang Bang Shrimp, a favorite of ours. The flavor was great as always, although this batch seemed to have a little more batter than usual. Not a big issue, just something we noticed. We ordered the lobster sliders to split and they were great. The order comes with three sliders, and each one was generously filled with chunks of lobster. I also loved the addition of diced tomato and avocado, which added texture. The sliders were a good size. We added a side of truffle fries, which unfortunately fell flat. They looked like regular fries and, while they did have some truffle flavor, they were missing the Parmesan cheese and seasoning that typically make truffle fries stand out. They were okay, but a bit disappointing. We had a nice lunch. The only downside was the price. For one appetizer, one lunch entrée, fries, and one cocktail the total came to over $75, which felt a little steep for lunch. That aside we loved the sliders and would order them again and we always order the Bang Bang Shrimp when we're there.

Those who follow my reviews know how much we love food served at The Creek BUT brunch there today…read morewas not the case. I ordered avocado toast. Not what I expected! Thick cold dry toast with precooked overcooked bacon as a first layer with SLICED ICE COLD avocado ( not seasoned ) with two eggs on top. Our delightful server asked how I wanted the eggs cooked? "Basted " I responded. They arrived half cooked POACHED ( sloppy whites). Certainly not the expected description of avocado toast. Where is the mashed and seasoned avocado we have come to expect? Sorry Austin but this is just not a great brunch item, at least for my taste. My admiration for The Creek still stands strong just not going for brunch again.