If you long for the experience of being glared at by an 18 year old for not tipping her at least 15% for giving you an empty paper cup so you can pour your own $3 cup of black coffee, you have come to the right place. The customer service is horrid. Tables sit filthy. The attitudes of the young girls that work the counters is simply atrocious. The card machines that try to guilt you to add a tip (Minimum 15%) for absolutely no service are really irritating. Food is good. Coffee is average. Music is good. Kitchen staff are very cheerful and courteous. The counter staff should learn from them. read more

LGO is usually always a 5 star rating for me. It's my home away from home. It's been a love of mine since my teenage years in my beloved Arcadia neighborhood. This 2 star rating is for one reason and one reason only. The reason: 2 words, ROASTED. CORN. Why, why, WHY has LGO ripped my heart out by ripping the roasted corn off the menu?! Not in season?! This is AMERICA! CORN isn't even a part of the dirty dozen! There's plenty of CORN in the U.S. to please the masses and bring back our beloved roasted corn pizza. I'm pregnant and all I'm craving is a sweet, savory, buttery, delicious roasted corn pizza. I call every week, ask, then hang up when they tell me the roasted corn isn't back yet. It hurts. Last night I was forced to go to Flower Child (bc still... no roasted corn) and it wasn't very good. It never really is. I miss LGO but I have to stay strong and boycott until they bring back the all mighty roasted corn. Every Saturday, when I go to the grocery store and walk by the LOADS OF CORN (corn that would go so beautifully on an LGO pizza), I weep, fall to my knees, and yell, WHHHYYYYY?!!!!!!! Damn you LGO. DAMN YOUUUU!!!! Yesterday, after I ate my crappy flower child wrap, I posted on my Facebook about the roasted corn pizza saying, "WHERE ARE YOU ROASTED CORN PIZZA" and, YEP, you guessed it, an influx of comments and likes came pouring in about how THEY TOO are up in arms over the kidnapping of our precious roasted corn pizza. 40 likes and 17 comments to date. So tell me LGO hospitality, WHYYYYY?!!! Until we meet again, roasted corn. I will be dreaming of you. And calling LGO every week, along with the 16 friends I've rallied on Facebook who are equally devastated. And like Mumford and Sons say oh so perfectly to our unique and heart-wrenching situation, "I Will Wait, I Will Wait for you..." With love, Your adoring fan, Nicole Smith read more

Perfect place to stop and pick up a salad for lunch when on the run! And do not forget the English muffins!!

Usually love this place but I ordered avocado toast and it came out on a tiny square of half a piece of bread. Definitely don't order if you are hungry. read more

La Grande Orange - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Used to be really good, and a decent value. Now it's grossly overpriced, quality has gone down as has portion size/detail and attention. I was in there 2x per week and now it's once if that- Food quality has deteriorated and they keep raising prices even though inflation has stabalized. read more

Pros: Food is solid. Location is great. Cons: It's always a "scene." Coffee is overpriced. Service is terrible- specifically the coffee bar. Multiple times, I have stood at the register for a solid 2 min. before anyone would acknowledge my presence. It's really awkward. Then, when I finally order, it's as if I'm annoying them. Go to the Henry. They are much friendlier there. read more

When you pay $15 for a salad, you expect there to be lettuce. Welp, my expectations were wrong. I placed an online order for my usual Thai Chicken salad and seriously there had to be only 1 leaf of lettuce chopped up in there. I don't know why I keep giving this place a chance. It's expensive for what you get, the service is extremely lack luster. Every girl at the register is always talking to another associate or on their phone when I approach the counter. Super rude, like I am an inconvenience. Just go to Chop Shop down the street if you want a hearty salad with nice people. read more

LGO has great pizza that can be made vegan and great English muffins. We always find something fun in the store as well. We have been looking for a new puzzle for the Isolation and they have some really great ones right inside the door. Go and explore safely. read more

La Grande Orange - Puzzle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The BROOKLYN (acme smoked from NY, scrambled eggs, tomato, red onion and mayo on their homemade English muffin) -- if I could eat only ONE breakfast item for the rest of my life, it would be the Brooklyn sandwich from La Grande Orange. The English muffin is SO fresh and soffft with layers of the most perfect lox, the freshest tomatoes and onions and this magical mayo spread. And for all you bagel n lox people out there, get ready to be converted to their English muffin n lox forevermore. A work of art to be slowly savored! read more

I love the food at La Grande Orange. The reason I'm taking off a couple stars is for the terrible customer service. There is a girl who works the register whose name starts with an M and she has been so rude to me the last couple times I have gone. If you're going to be rude to customers why work in customer service? My last two interactions made me not want to come back here honestly. I'd rather just order online and pick it up so I don't have to deal with her attitude. LGO if you read this, please train your employees to be respectful of customers. read more

What happened to La Grande Orange ? Used to love it , just had the most disgusting burger ever , any place , anywhere, any time. To make matter worse, it was an airport location so $32 for the terrible burger and a small beer on tap before tip. Obviously, no quality control, bad , bad food . Place was dirty and neglected as well. Get your act together or you don't deserve to be in business anymore. I used to be a regular at the Pasadena location and the original one in Phoenix , Arcadia location. read more

Love love La Grande Orange . Food great and so nice to drive up and get order. Love their salads and pizzas but everything fresh and good.

***GREAT PLACE FOR FRESH, LOCAL FOOD*** La Grande Orange Grocery is not your typical grocery store. Consider it to be a casual cafe-cafeteria-ish where you can order fresh baked, homemade goodies and comfort meals from breakfast, lunch and dinner. They use ingredients that are pure and natural - nothing here is made with preservatives or additives! They also have items for those who are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. La Grande Orange (LGO) reminds me of Elephant's Delicatessen in Portland, OR. And if you know me, I love Elephant's Deli! So as you can imagine, I fell in love with the atmosphere at LGO. I came to visit one morning for brunch with the parentals and also met up with an old elementary school friend who lives in town. You pretty much order your food at the cash register, pay and wait by the pick-up window for your plate/orders, afterwards, you just find a seat anywhere. The atmostphere of LGO is hustlin' and bustlin', they are quick to serve and food is made within minutes! As you can imagine, the place is quite loud, so stay tuned for your name being called as they serve your dish at the pick-up window. FYI: They have a second location at the PHX Sky Harbor Airport (Terminal 4-D). I'm kinda glad that they have a location in the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, so I can grab a few goodies to go on the plane and devour! [devour] *LGO FAMOUS ENGLISH MUFFINS ($1.95/each; $9-half dozen; $16.50-dozen) Ohhh emmm gee! Their English muffins are large! Lightly toasted and sliced in half, the English muffin was served with a side of their homemade preserves and butter. You can tell this stuff is homemade by the texture as you chew into each carbalicious bite. I found out that they sell a bag of them at the airport, so I was able to grab a half dozen to share back home with my foodie friends! *highly recommended* http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/la-grande-orange-grocery-phoenix?select=N1JQGiauJS_Wgt-ozRdB2w#bJEjXkOfQmAZdkt106R1QA *FAMOUS FRENCH PANCAKES ($6.75; **4 STARS**) The French pancakes were very light and fluffy! It sorta reminded me of a crepe texture. The pancake was made with honey and creme fraiche. It was topped off with several slices of fresh strawberries, which made the meal quite delightful and refreshing! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/la-grande-orange-grocery-phoenix?select=N1JQGiauJS_Wgt-ozRdB2w#3RCEJaMiE1A7SYjfmw-Gsw *BIRCHERMUESLI ($5.25; **4 STARS**) Consider this breakfast dish something you can also grab on the go! (Also served at the PHX Airport!) Here you have chilled Swiss oats, mixed with raisins, slivered almonds and organic vanilla yogurt, all combine to make a healthy and fulfilling breakfast! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for something to grab on the go and wants something that is healthy! [dessert] *RED VELVET CUPCAKE (**3 STARS**) Was kinda dense. The cream cheese frosting was very thick and delightfully complimented the cupcake. I wish the cupcake had a bit more fluffiness in the cake's texture. But nonetheless, it was a decent sugar fix - but nothing to go wild and crazy about. *SEA SALT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE (**3 STARS**) This cookie was recommended by the employees. I didn't think the cookie would be uber salty! I like salty-sweet mixtures, but there was too much salt in the cookie for me to eat. The chunks of snow-frost-like sea-salt, had to be dusted off so that the cookie was bearable to consume. I think this cookie would've been awesome if they decreased the sodium content. I did prefer this though over the red velvet cupcake. [imbibe] *FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE Why not get orange juice from a place that has "orange" within their name and logo! The orange juice was very refreshing and full of pulp! I wish I had ordered a larger cup of this instead of a small! They also sell this item at PHX airport so you can grab a cup of it to go! *highly recommended* http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/la-grande-orange-grocery-phoenix?select=N1JQGiauJS_Wgt-ozRdB2w#OWoA9xTlsGQf9iC_uN5kRw FYI: parking can be quite limited in the front, there are spots in the back and sometimes they offer valet (no charge). If I lived in the area, I would probably be a frequent flyer! Seriously!!! If I'm in the area again, I would try out their burgers and pizzas since that's also a popular item on their menu. If you're visiting Phoenix, definitely make a visit to LGO (or at it's airport location!) Happy travels! Yelp 2013 100 for 100 Challenge - Review #33 read more

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As soon as we walked in and I heard the good hip hop tunes playing and saw it was packed with hip looking people, I could tell LGO was doing something right!! Even though today was a holiday and the place seemed packed, we were still able to get a table during lunch time. The Reuben was really delicious. The meat quality and quantity were on point. The Reuben was topped with coleslaw and was the perfect compliment. The pizza was really really good!! The ingredients were simple, but the flavors were through the roof. The crust was my favorite part!! The chocolate chip and sea salt cookie for dessert was the perfect blend of sweet and salty. I know the hype has been real for LGO for years, but it's true. Very solid establishment with a variety of delicious coffee, drinks, sweats and eats! I can see why whenever I was searching the MLS in this area all sellers would brag about being "walking distance to LGO" in their listings, lol, what a gem! read more

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I've been to La Grande Orange (or LGO as Gabi seems to refer to it) more times than any other business in Phoenix! I even ate here twice yesterday and have to admit I'm thinking about going back before I leave town today! I've learned that La Grande does more than make a mean sandwich- they also have some of the best yogurt/granola I've ever had and have decent sushi for being a grocery (I recommend the spicy tuna). But my favorite part of LGO- the curbside checkout! We called to place our order, pulled up, and a lovely gentleman brought the food to our car. Now, that's good service! I need that in Chicago to get me thru the winter!! read more

Well, I have to admit, i'm a regular here. But most of the time it is a quick grab and go situation. This time, my boyfriend and I decided to have full blown breakfast and boy, it was amazing!!! I got the Daybreaker omelet {Egg whites, roasted turkey breast and tomato/avocado salsa} ...Healthy and really just perfection. What wasn't so healthy were the side of roasted potato yanks, but OMG they were TO DIE FOR. I have been craving them every day since. I'm also a BIG fan of their iced tea. I love you LGO & will most definitely be back soon! read more

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I LOVE LA GRANDE!!! It's a love that will last forever and Ever!! -I know, kind of crazy, but true :) This place hold many great memories, from high school times, till now. This is the perfect hot spot to meet up and then wait for the pizzeria to open! For their ever soo deliciously great sangria!! -However, My love is mostly for their style, service, products, Tammie Coe baked goodies, coffee, chai, sushi rolls, wine, salads!! EVERYTHING this place has to offer!! The view, oh the view, while a bit obstructed, but still visible Camelback Mountain beauty and the overall ambiance of this place. So magically jolly yet calm and enjoyful!! A MUST visit when close to this area!! I sometimes stop in after a hike, and don't get any weird looks or anything if wearing my workout clothes! Yes, they offer take-out too, but the best part is being there to enjoy it all fully in its full state! read more

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8/17/2013 Bfast club UYE with many many Yelpers today. Great event. I was very happy that I got the chance to have b'fast with 2 yelpers I have not seen in a while, Joan G and Meagan G - so nice to see these ladies! I had the egg-white omelet. That was fantastically delicious. A lot of people love their English muffins too and they sell them by the half-dz. So, I am finally, after 4 years of shopping here, writing a review of LGO. I love coming here. Everything about this shop screams hipster and I like hipster stuff too. I love the lunch salads. Their salads are often creative and delicious with fresh local ingredients. Just grab a salad from the cooler in front of the main counter. I love the pizza. IN fact, the pizza here is some of the best in the valley to me. The star of their pizza, to me, is the delicious crust! the crust of their pizza has an appropriate balance of crisp and chewiness. I have also enjoyed some of their cookies. Certainly the last Yelper Cookie recipe in July 2013 was the best cookie I've had from their Bake Shop. I know they sell wine and a bunch of other stuff. I always feel like I'm running into stuff on displays for sale in there; but to be honest, I've never paid that stuff any attention. I don't know what is on those displays in that store. When I was in there today, I noticed a children's book on one of the shelves and remembered thinking, odd. But maybe people buy them and read those books whilst they eat lunch. (?). The parking situation at this corner of Campbell and 40th street is typical of most central phoenix eateries - frustrating, limited, best-to-valet - to name a few adjectives. Which is why I normally get what I want from LGO to go. They have convenient "to-go" parking spaces right in front that are almost always vacant. I park, run in , grab what I need and come right back out. Until this morning, LGO certainly had a round-up-able-to 5 star rating in my book.. I had to knock them a star for the following TWO reasons: #1 this place doesn't lend itself to large groups at all if you come for lunch or breakfast. No reservations. Just dispatch your buddies to hold seats with cell phones, napkins and whatever else you can use as place holders. RCV Alert: #2 They got rid of or lost the Tammie Coe Cake's Red Velvet Cupcakes. I came to know TCC's RVC when I stopped in to have lunch at LGO once and that's where my love of TCC's RVC originated. When I stopped in some time ago and saw the RVC cupcapes in the display. I instantly knew something ewas off/wrong. It didn't look like my beloved TCC RVC cupcake. I inquired about the cupcake and why it looked different. I discovered that TCC's was no longer being sold there, a person working at the counter told me LGO's RVC was just as good as TCC's. Uhm, Houston, we have a problem, that sales person MUST have fallen and bumped her head! I don't think so. I've tried the RVC made by LGO's bake shop 3 times to see if it came close, the cake itself is not as good as TCC's. The cake itself lacks the appropriate flavor. The taste is off.. The cake is moist enough, and the texture is just right. but the lack of enough flavor is where they loose the battle. The cream cheese frosting is perfectly done. If their cake's taste popped more, they'd be in a position to take on my #1 RVC in PHX. Certainly a contender in my Top 5 favorite RVC's in Phoenix. . read more

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I love this little market. Everything is made fresh and in house. Fresh salads, sandwiches, pastries, and breakfast items are all very well done without being too fussy. I was really impressed when I ordered my dirty chai and asked for almond milk to find out they make their own. Also, I'm typically not a big fan of english muffins but theirs are amazing. They are worth the $9 for the pack! And if the key lime pie is in the case, get a slice! I'm obsessed with figuring out what's in the crust. I would be so very happy if a location opened up in San Diego because Phoenix is a bit of a drive for English Muffins. read more

You walk into this joint and its old school like paisa style tiendita, piled hight with nicknacks to the ceiling. Horder style hard core. Love it! There is something for everyone. Of course the Buddha want's the biggest chocolate milk he can find the the coolers and a bag of chocolate coins... Seasonal. Oh and just in case you are wondering this spotty is Frenchie... its La Grande Orange not La Naranja Grande okay! Breakfast here is pretty damn delish! I love eggs cooked properly and served with a hearty side of meat. LGO brought it! The english muffin that came with was so soft and delicious! Probably the best english muffin I've ever had. Note to self: grab a bag to bring home next time I'm here... French pancakes, wow, just yum. Soft and sweet and covered in fresh strawberries. I was an instant fan. There are a ton of treats and sweets on the menu I am killin to try. There's one sandwich i want to grub on too. Everyone raves. They whip up a mean latte too... Said this in my other review also, but.... If you do not like crowds or tight spots this is not the place for you. You order your food on the grocery side and there are always a ton of people in this itty bitty space. The menus are near the register when they should be near the doors. But there is usually a kind staff member to ask if you need one. Definitely a fan of LGO Grocery. read more

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LGO Recycles after all! Received photographic evidence!!! I cannot wait to buy dozens of delicious baked goods from this heavenly place, get a room at the Phoenician and have make up sex with the commuter sandwich, red velvet cupcakes And maybe even menage tre a couple pizza pies when I'm back in September!! #sohardrightmeow read more

La Grande Orange - They recycle. All is well. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Five stars- no question about it! LGO is one if my phx faves. I love that they focus on locally sourced goods, fresh locally grown produce, eco friendly goods and of course a true focus on making delicious food! Head there for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This cozy spot packs in so much charm its amazing! You'll have sensory overload upon walking in as you set your eyes in wine racks, shelved lined with gifts for all- from books to candles, candy kids toys and seriously so much more. Everything is clearly thoughtfully selected. You'll want to buy everything! Ready made salads, sandwiches, fresh juices and more will make for a difficult decision, but you can't go wrong with anything here. And be sure to save room for dessert or take some to go! It's simply gorgeous. LGO is upbeat and refreshing. This place can get packed but they manage crowds well and with a smile! Parking is tight, so avoiding peak hours is key. LGO- come to Tucson! read more

I liked the hustle and bustle going down in here, coming from other metro areas there just isn't enough of that feel for me in Phoenix. My espresso drink was good. I sniffed the cheeses. I have nothing else informative to add on La Grande Orange. Bonne journée @LGOGrocery read more

Great food and very cute market, just wish they would reduce their use of plastic. Some helpful tips for you guys are to stop serving your salads in to-go plastic containers when people order it "for here". Also to serve salads in bowls not plates and not serve drinks with plastic straws, just let people put the straw in themself should they choose too because I use my own stainless steel straws and you served me my drink with a plastic straw already in it which was disappointing. read more

La Grande Orange - Sonoma garden salad and commuter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Holy Smokes! I've been to LGO for every conceivable meal of the day as they're in my neighborhood ... and somehow I've failed in my writing of The Review. I'm a terrible person. The first time I knew I had a problem involved overnight guests. Somehow they assumed I'd be churning out pancakes and percolating coffee early in the morning. HECK NO. I pushed my friends down the stairs (pfft! to their protests) and off we went. Once they had coffee in their hands and were ready to contemplate making a breakfast order, things were good. Sure, I could have turned on the Martha Stewart charm. But why bother? I have LGO in my neck of the woods. Anyhoo, here's a tip, which is going to kill me to share. There's no need to wait in that monster line in the middle of the store to place a food order. It's true. You can place a food order at *any* cash register. I just died a little. Everyone that knew that secret now hates me. (So yes! Head on over to the coffee area and place your food order.) Whelp! An update as I've been prompted. Yes, there are two distinct sides to this operation. The "Grocery" (right side) where you queue up for breakfast and lunch. The "Pizzeria" (left side) where there is everything else. But I don't see a distinct separation. So my review below is of my top faves. Yes, you have to order the items below on the left side. But you can eat them any where you'd like! When you order breakfast/lunch you usually end up meandering over to the left anyhoo, so there ya' go! FOOD I'm already a notoriously long writer. So I'm just cherry picking two favorite food items. The roasted chicken and the smoked salmon salad. Por quoi? Well, I had never eaten a roasted chicken quite like the the one prepared at LGO. My supermarket special, which I thought the high heavens of, opening the bag and sighing as I absorbed the heavenly, delightful, smell? That was nothing. LGO's version is an experience. The chicken sighs as it falls off the bone, the skin greeting me with a light crispiness. If I could recommend anything to pair with this, it would be the caprese salad. Wait? Did I say salad? I found Phoenix's best salad *ever*. The smoked salmon salad was so delightful my dining companion can't wait to order it his next visit. A manly man. Imagine that. A salad that a guy is gung ho on ;) All kidding aside, this salad was filling, fresh and offered a diversity of textures. All while being healthy. Sometimes salads can be...too rich. There was no "to go" box. I ate every crumb to my leggings capacity. DESSERTS I stop in here often for cupcakes and their miniature versions when I have a need to impress. Yes, I cheat that way. (Don't tell my Mom!) A box of their artistic works not only look delightful, they taste delicious. Their chocolate chip cookies with sea salt are ginormous. (And dangerous!) DESIGN STYLE The first time I visited I was awestruck by the novelty of the store in restaurant concept. (I'll update my review to show Instagram photos from here.) It's just the coolest place filled with the neatest things. If you need a gift to to buy, I'm sure you can find it here. They stock books, cards, t-shirts, mugs, candles, purses, you name it. I bet their buyer has thought of it. (They even have a special section for children's gifts.) WINE/BEER On the Grocery side (right side) of the store where the shopping is there is wine and beer you can buy. Had I not been with a regular I would have missed the obvious. Buy your beverage, meander to your table, drink it. (No fee!) Glassware is in the middle of the restaurant. PARKING & MISC So yes, this restaurant is popular. Parking can be tight. (But there's now additional parking on 40th & Meadowbrook.) They are bike friendly too! If you have called an order in, don't fret. They have short term parking. Noted clearly with signs and diagonals on the pavement. Clearly, I {heart} this place :) read more

La Grande Orange - Smoked Salmon Salad! Get it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is da bomb dot com. If you love Whole Foods then you'll love this mini-version. It's a cafe, coffee shop, pastry shop, and grocer that sells anything from fresh greens and post cards to hot sauces and wine. Gabi K brought me here for a small pre-flight brunch. We walked directly up to the counter and ordered from the menu. Like what I saw: lots of health-conscious entrees. Everything looked so delish, especially those breakfast plates they were flinging across the counter with egg whites so artfully laid out alongside fresh fruit and multi-grain toast. After placing our order, we snagged a very small table near the bottled wine. There I spot various jams; particularly the mimosa jam caught my eye, made with oranges and Champagne. I bought that for a future birthday brunch we're planning at the lake, along with some peanut butter dog treats for my little schmoopie. When our food finally came out, just minutes later, my seared ahi tuna sandwich (new to the menu) with avocado, greens and tangy sauce was soon just an empty plate with a few bread crumbs and a watermelon slice. It was a large serving stuffed with so many fresh goods, but even more delectable I devoured it before I could even ask Miss Gabi how she was enjoying her Commuter breakfast taco. Also a popular item. Love the vibe here, It's lively, friendly, local and smells fabulous with that coffee/cafe aroma. And they have free wi-fi too. Wouldn't mind sitting around for a few hours and get some work done. Til next time La Grande Orange. read more

Great breakfast options from healthy to decadent. I love the ginger cookies here. They are chewy and a lot of real ginger flavor. Great coffee and lots of choices to try. They have a croissant with ham and cheese baked inside they way you can get in France. This place switches over to a pizzeria at night. I have to go back and try that. read more

La Grande Orange - ham and cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The specials were excellent and our waitress Autumn was one of the best waitresses we've had in a long time! She was friendly, helpful, and attentive to our needs. Thanks Autumn! read more

Love this place. definitely a staple when it comes to food service and ambiance they deserve 6 stars.

LGO was the place that was picked for August's Breakfast Club UYE, on paper it sounded like a great idea, but the reality, not so much. Thank you everyone to attended though and went with the flow!!! LGO is not the place to go with a huge group for breakfast. Now with that said, I love LGO, I am a FAN of this place!! When I knew that we were going to LGO I knew right away I wanted a breakfast sandwich on one of those amazing English muffins! And that's exactly what I got it. It had egg, bacon!!!!, cheese, tomato, avocado all mushed between 2 soft pillows of the English muffin. It was as amazing as I had thought it to be!! Loved it! I also got a side of potatoes, I am an Irish girl and love me some spuds! The potatoes where not the best I have had, nor where they the worst, I think next time I will just skip them. Glad to have tried LGO out for breakfast and their amazing breakfast sandwiches. Omg like I needed another reason to love this place so!! Yep I will be back! read more

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Have you ever moved somewhere and then looked around at the surrounding communities and wished that you had selected the next street over? Or the next town, closer to work, etc.? I've been very fortunate since arriving in Arizona. Phoenix, AZ 85018 has always been my neighborhood. My ex picked a condo near 36th and Camelback 6 years ago. Then I lived in a funky, cool condo community near Campbell and 44th. And now I reside within a minute walk of La Grande Orange Grocery (pronounce it LGO, much easier) and the original Postino Wine Cafe. I purchased my home 3 years ago because of the community, the location, the possibilities of what the lot/home had to offer AND because of LGO. The idea to have my business located here, Space Massage Studio, came about after living here for a year or so. That's another story for another time. I appreciate the uniqueness that La Grande Orange offers to the neighborhood. When radio Milano was open (now the Arcadia Room), it was my favorite for noshing because of it's ambiance, service and location. It's amusing to hear/read of so many people that drive here from Glendale, Chandler or even Scottsdale and are frustrated that they cannot find a parking spot, on a Saturday! Really? This is a neighborhood, meant for biking & walking. LGO is not a mall. I will say that if you find a spot within a 2-3 minute walk away, it's worth it. Slow down, enjoy the stroll. read more

After a few visits here I can safely say LGO is tops on my places to eat in Phoenix. My friend who I stay with when I visit lives just down the road, so every time I visit him I know I'll stop in here for breakfast. This last visit was no different. I came in here three different times over the course of a long weekend. My favorite is the French pancakes (more like crepes) and the Ricky Martin breakfast wrap. The fresh squeezed OJ and baked goods and gelato are perfect any time of the day as well. I would actually take up residence in here if it was allowed. I love LGO that much. Can't wait to come back upon my next Phoenix visit! read more

La Grande Orange - The Ricky Martin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place could standalone as a great breakfast/brunch spot, but the adjoining pizzeria and self-contained grocery store send it over the top! It was as if I never left Seattle walking in. A coffee stand to the left, pre packaged salads and sandwiches in a to-go area on the right, and a huge wall to wall menuboard full of breakfast, brunch, salad, drink, and bakery goodies! I ordered the croque madame with prosciutto and thought it was very good. The egg white on the over easy egg was a little undercooked, but the prosciutto was really the standout of the dish. Thicker than normal cuts with great flavor added the much needed salt to the open faced sandwich. I really enjoyed the sweet pickles accompanying the sandwich. The parking situation is pretty rough, especially on a weekend. I was able to snag the last spot in a "25 minute" area knowing I'd pretty much be in and out. They also have several spots in the front of the store for a "drive-in" type service. You park, somebody comes out to take your order, delivers your goodies, takes your payment, and sends you on your merry way. Cool concept for those on the go! They had a check-in offer to receive 50% off a scoop of their gelato that looked delicious, but I already had plans for a frozen treat following LGO. read more

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Tons of yummy delights at this location. I didn't find the staff too friendly but def enjoyed my food. All kinds of items were being ordered which all looked tasty. Expect lines at this busy and casual location. They have lots of seating for groups or for yourself. It's noisy and bustling with energy. read more

La Grande Orange - Red Velvet Cake and Ice Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Bad night at La Grande Orange. Used to love this wonderful hipster pizza and salad spot. I'm an old customer that has been a fan since the day they opened so many years ago. Tried to order an avocado pizza and salad to go. Not busy at all on this Tuesday night about 6:30pm. Ran into some snafus with their brand (apparently first day) fancy point of sale system. Felt bad for the friendly young lady who spent nearly 10 min trying to run my card through their malfunctioning POS system. Again and again we tried. I was calm. I was friendly. I was patient. "It's been like this all day," she groaned in exasperation. Finally a manager came over and verified the charge. No problem. Waiting for pizza (really excited as it's been 6+ months since last here. Years ago we would eat here sometimes 2-3 x a month). Oh - I see a cute book to buy my daughter! $20? Bah, that's ok she's worth it I say. I go to the wine/gifts register. "POS system has been having problems all day," the young lady complained. Spinning hourglass. Spinning hourglass. Wait wait. 10 min go by. We give up. Can't buy the book. I go over to get my pizza finally and I see a bearded be-speckled manager ADAM who looked grumpy and mad. I tell him respectfully that their new fancy POS system was a disaster - "someone made a mistake," I say after wasting 20+ minutes with it. Instead of apologizing or smiling - Adam barks at me. He literally shoves the half closed so Issa box in my stomach like a jerk. Wow. Ok guys. You win. I won come back ok? It's pretty apparent somebody's not minding the manners store at La Grande Orange. I'm sorry I'm spending money here. Sorry you guys aren't what you used to be apparently. I have a lot of options as a consumer. I get it. Since the DeMarcos sold the place years ago, apparently the new corporate owners don't give a crap anymore. ***WOW: Folks I suggest you carefully READ the vindictive and unprofessional response by the manager Steven. Wow. Let me be clear: I was at all time polite, I never lost my cool even after waiting 10 min x 2 for two simple transactions. I'm an old customer. I used to love this place. My post was accurate. My experience was real. The manager literally shoved the half-opened. pizza box into my chest in anger simply because I said that "maybe you guys chose the wrong POS system." Excuse me Steven - the guy that got sucker punched was me you dummy. Seriously. I used to love your food. But somehow you've lost touch with where your success comes from: It's not the food or vibe. It's how you treat customers - especially when YOU are having a bad day. Shame on you. Your restaurant has lost its way badly. You've forgotten about service and taking responsibility. read more

I have been driving by over and over, never thought to stop. Until a friend told me they have awesome cakes. I buy one and brought it to my in-laws. They thought it was fantask. The presentation was beautiful and tasted like sin. So I returned to try their breakfast. OMG! I should have gone sooner!! I loved the Commuter Sandwich with turkey. YUMMY! The LGO organic oatmeal was so decilious. Need to go back to try the pancakes. They looks and smelled so good. Just thinking about it make me want to drool.... read more

Early one morning on our way through the lobby of the swanky resort where we were staying, we asked the young concierge if she had a recommendation for a good take out place where we could pick something up to bring back to eat at the end of what was planned to be a long day of exploring Scottsdale. She looked both of us up and down for a moment then said, "I think you two would get this place. La Grande Orange." We thanked her for the recommendation, then chuckled and asked ourselves "What did her comment mean, exactly, about "you two" and "getting this"?" I guess folks who stay at swanky resorts (this was our first time springing for such a place) eat different food? LOL. "Get it" we did! We ordered a pizza to go from the adjoining pizzeria and while we waited on it we had a chance to shop for wine, pastries, salads and other take out from this charming little grocery. Parking is a bear during peak times and the lines at the counter are long but it is all worth it. We're headed back to Scottsdale in a couple of weeks and we'll visit La Grande Orange again, this time for breakfast. And if that same concierge is working at the resort, where we will once again stay, we'll seek out her good advice again. After all, since we're spending a good chunk of our vacation change on great accommodations, take out for meals will be part of the plan! read more

Finally made it out here! Funny thing is, I was in the neighborhood hiking Camelback mountain that morning and I came here later. A friend recommended it for our breakfast and it was easy to find. I got lucky with finding a parking spot and I waited for her outside the grocery entrance. It's a confusing place, at least it was for me visiting for the first time. The grocery part is fairly crowded with people ordering, shoppers and workers stocking the area. There was plenty of seating in the pizzeria side but it was all occupied. My friend and I ordered and waited in the aisle of the store. Once our food was ready, we couldn't find a table inside so we went outside, where there were quite a few. Our drinks were ready a few minutes later. I ordered the Zuni burrito and loved it! I'm not a breakfast burrito fan, but this was great. It has tofu, potatoes, spinach, corn eggs and a side of tomato salsa. My honey latte was good too, not too much caffeine which my body appreciates. Service was friendly and fairly quick, just wish the place was bigger. I just read a tip about their gelato happy hour (half off) so I'd like to come back for that! read more

La Grande Orange - Zuni burrito, honey latte and a cute snapchat filter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have not been to LGO since late last year and we decided to try their new gluten free pizza yesterday for Sunday lunch. Going to LGO - it's kinda like a scanvengar hunt! Now, I am no newbie to this place, but I completely forgot how it all works since I haven't been since last year - I just got so confused! Now, parking is a little tough around these neighborhoods - you have a small parking lot in the front of LGO, parking lot in Postinos, and a small lot across the street by the burger joint. I'm guessing there is another parking lot as I saw signs. We did find a spot so first move - cleared. First off, we walk into the restaurant side - and i'm thinking you get seated by a hostess, but I guess you don't. There is so much people eating their food. It can get quite crowded. So where do we go next? We decided to walk to the grocery store side. The place kinda reminds me of a hoarded grocery store/restaurant - people, unorganized clutter of shopping items, signs everywhere that you don't really know how the process of ordering and getting your food is, etc. Once you get to the grocery side, you go to the cashier (by the pastries) and order your food from the chalking board menu - there are several boards I must add. Sometimes you can read the board and sometimes you think you know what it says so you guess in your head. There are several items right next to you (salads, other one off items that I guess you can look at before you walk up to order). You then order - 1) Avocado pizza with gluten free crust 2) Two gluten free chocolate walnut cookies. Ok. then what? Then the cashier gives you your cookies and you go somewhere on the left to find some water you can pour for yourself. Ok! I found the water - It's back by the restaurant side - cleared. Oh, you also have to find some napkins and utencils too. Found it - cleared. Then you find a seat and you wait for your name to be called - some guy from the restaurant side calls out and we get our food. Done. What an adventure! On to the food tasting. Pizza was good - the combination of cheese, tomato, avocado and proscuitto was pretty good, however the gluten free crust was "eh". The gf chocolate walnut cookies were pretty big cookies and they were pretty amazing. We ended up having leftovers so again, had to go find the to-go containers. This time, it wasn't so hard anymore. We walk out and we made it! Woo! read more

The pizza here is fantastic. Omg. We had the rocket man along with a few other pizzas for the kiddos and I didn't expect greatness.... But greatness it was. I wish we had this place where I live so I can have the pizza again!! The shop attached to the restaurant is awesome. So much fun to look thru and so much to want to buy. The cookies were soooo big and the cake we got was so tasty. My only boo about this place was that it was super loud music. :/ read more