Oh my gosh...it seems we are becoming regulars at this great little spot! The patio is dog…read morefriendly and once the heat cools down, we'll bring our babies when we come! Came with some friends for dinner, one of them hadn't been before so we were glad to introduce her to this gem. This night we started with an order of the mozzarella sticks, which was a first and so glad we tried them because I want them every time we come now! Four sticks to an order along with a small bowl of their wonderful marinara sauce. They were lightly breaded and fried to perfection and when you bit into one, you got that mozzarella pull! We decided to try the pizza salad this time around and so glad we did because it was truly delicious. Comes with an oregano vinaigrette and of course I also asked for a side of ranch (theirs is really good) and I love the combo of dressings! Again, another favorite discovered! This time we decided on the Meat-Za flat bread and it was amazing! It is made with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, Italian seasoning all on top of their most wonderful flat bread pizza crust. Really, really good! Friends got the BBQ Chicken flat bread as well as a half Elote and half Meat-Za and she loved it. The BBQ chicken was good as well so will get that one next time! The Elote we experienced previously and it is so good!!! It was busy this evening we were there but food took no time to get to us and service was what you expect! You order at the counter, are given a number and food is delivered to you at your table. This is truly one of our favorites in the rotation now...

Local taproom vibes in Tempe. Freely Taproom & Kitchen is a relaxed Arizona spot with beer on tap,…read morewine, cocktails, and a menu full of easy favorites like salads, pizza, pretzels, and more. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but we sat at the bar with two regulars, so you already know it had that neighborhood favorite feel. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I tried the lunch special on the wall: green chili pork soup and the MEAT-ZA flatbread with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, and Italian seasoning. So good and perfect for a casual lunch. Great drinks, good food, and friendly service. Definitely a solid Tempe hangout.

Wow! It has such an open and free atmosphere. The doors that lead to the outdoor patio allow for a…read morecomfortable flow, while the wrap around bar makes it easy to have space anywhere. The inside has many seats with comfy couches as well. The beer is top notch for multiple palate attractions. The many arrays of lagers, IPAs, light pilsners and ciders allow for any tastebud to have a great experience. Food options are all around, while you're able to indulge in some food trucks, bring in your own, or free popcorn in the corner that has so many spices to choose from to top add. My fave is the Ole Bay. Cans to go are available as well. To top off this amazing experience, the service is suuuuper friendly! Always looking to come back even if I live right down the road!!

Stopped in on Sunday late afternoon as the sun lay low. It wasn"t too busy at first. I sat at the…read morebar and was able to plug in my phone. The place is spacious. The L-shaped bar seats 15 people and there are six high tops that seat six people, three picnic tables outside for eight people each, and a long couch inside for four people to chill. My beertender was very friendly and accomodating. He gave my dog Hansel a bowl of water and a biscuit. This is a very dogfriendly taproom. Both beers I had were very tasty. My first pint was a Hefeweizen. It had a slight waxy mouthfeel. My second pint was an oatmeal stout. At 7.3% ABV it was a tad strong, but it went down very smoothly. I snacked on some free popcorn but it was seasoned with a strong spice. Thankfully I could help myself to the water fountain. I enjoyed the ambiance and will be back.

My fiancé and I came to try The Hungry Monk today with some family members who had already been…read morehere before, and after hearing all the hype they had for the Monk, I can confidently say it was completely validated by my experience. Being able to seat yourself when you arrive was great. We came in shortly before 5 p.m., a little before the dinner rush, so there was no wait at all. My fiancé and I arrived a little earlier than the rest of our group and were immediately helped by our server. She was incredibly attentive and checked on us often without ever making us feel rushed. Everyone ordered something different, but I made sure to try a little bit from everybody's plate. Maybe I was just especially hungry, but when my Fire Starter burger came out, I thought it looked absolutely beautiful. My fiancé got the wings with a side of fries, my mother got the Birria Quesadilla, and my sister ordered the fish and chips. The burger tasted just as good as it looked, and everything else I tried was great as well. It was the kind of meal where everyone at the table was happy with what they ordered. There are also plenty of TVs throughout the dining area for anyone interested in watching something while they eat, which fits the pub atmosphere really well. And the service really stood out to me. When we were leaving, our server noticed us from across the dining room and called out goodbye and that she hoped to see us again. That little interaction genuinely made me feel like she meant it rather than it just being something she had to say. My fiancé and I both really enjoy pub-style food, so after tonight's meal and the great service we received, I can definitely see us coming back. In fact, I'm already plotting what I'm going to order next time.

Service and food were very good! We had brunch for Father's Day and everything was served hot and…read morepromptly. Outstanding cheese curds were super light and crispy and the pull was outstanding. Great beer menu and even included lots of No Alcohol choices. AZ hash was delicious but a warning, the Fresno Red Chilies are very spicy, the French Toast with brisket, bacon, egg and cheese was very good and the shrimp and grits with pork in chorizo gravy also were very good. My son had to have dessert so the splurge for the Guinness double chocolate brownie with mint ice cream and whipped cream was a great treat. On Sundays, they feature a brunch menu only from 9am-2pm. We finished up around 2pm so my son could order a Meatloaf Sandwich with smoked meatloaf, ricotta, blackberry bbq sauce, arugula, tomato, onion strings, sesame bun for his lunch.

***NEW FAVOURITE PUB ALERT*** Came with friends for the first time for Jeopardy Night (every…read moreThursday), even though we don't know nothing!!!! The atmosphere is kinda dark and extremely pub- an ideal reprieve from the sun- the kind of lil bar I want to scurry into and hide away in for an afternoon yap or reading session. Great beer selection priced well and a can wall that I need to peep out next time! Their food is like actually kinda gas. I had the drunken brat: marinated spicy peppers and onions, beer cheese, in a pretzel bun... I'm having a Pavlovian dog kinda effect thinking about it. Our bartender was also chill asf shoutout Gavin We'll be back!

Love this pub! We come here often when we are in south Chandler because they always have an awesome…read moreselection of craft beers on tap and a bunch more to take to-go! RAR has become our new favorite, along with Drekker and they are hard to find but Casual Pint is on it! Service is always great. Plenty of indoor seating, as well as outdoor and do allow dogs on the patio.

I was out running errands on a Wednesday night and was in the mood for a good cheesesteak. Decided…read moreto pull out my phone. and instead of using Yelp, I actually just punched cheesesteak into Waze, and what do you know?! I ended up finding the cheesesteak joint. This is actually a food truck, which is parked on the side of the Tipsy Catcus, which is a really cool brewery I also checked out while I was waiting for my order. This is a really chill brewery, and not a huge spot. Maybe 8 to 10 high top tables with bar seating, and a mostly open floor plan. They have a small patio too, with what looks like about another tables but because I visited at night, nobody was outside. They also seem to be extremely dog friendly as they had one table with a really chill cocker spaniel completely laid out on his side in the middle of the floor. I'm not sure how many taps they had in total, but definitely more than 40 I would say. I'm not a big beer drinker, so I ordered a cider. The cider I was served was on tap and really tasty. And it definitely hit the spot of terms of price point. One thing to note, while I was talking to the owner/manager of the tipsy cactus (shout to him because he was really cool), he told me that Friday night and Saturday nights are usually popping so I wouldn't expect to be first in line on any of those nights. It also looks like they rotate food trucks on different nights, so don't assume that the cheesesteak truck is going to be here every night. I would check the tipsy cactus website, or Instagram page to be sure. I'll definitely be looking forward to checking this place out again in the future, especially if I'm hitting one of the food trucks parked outside.

Went in on a Saturday and the place was packed... with only men. No one greeted us and I honestly…read morecouldn't even tell who worked there. We just got weird blank stares. It was almost completely silent inside, minus a few conversations at tables here and there, which added to the awkward ambiance. It was just weird and uncomfortable. But the physical space otherwise looked nice and spacious.

We have been to the sleepy whale a few times now and have never left disappointed. I am not a beer…read moredrinker so look for alternatives on the menu. Recently when we visited I thoroughly enjoyed the frozen margarita. Watermelon cucumber flavor was light and refreshing with a nice flavor. My friend had a PB stout that smelled and tasted just like peanut butter. Great service, you can try before you choose on most items. Fun atmosphere, people playing games, bringing their dogs, and watching TV. A fun place to hang out with a cold bevi! Can't wait until their new location opens this week near Phoenix.

This place is so cool! My sister and BIL live here so always take me to cool beer places and this…read morewas the top of his list! On Thursdays and Fridays they have a pizza truck outside, Dough Vinci Pizza. LOTS of beer choices and the line moved pretty quick! They have cute hats and shirts and cups for sale and I would definitely say reasonable! $10 for a beer glass?! So many choices for those too though! Love how open it is and you can scan the beer menu so you have more time to look. I would add, parking is intense!!! So be prepared for that.

Outpost Arcade is one of my favorite spots for pinball. They have a great selection of machines and…read moredo an excellent job keeping them in top condition. There are also some cool vintage arcade games from the '80s and '90s. The place is clean, welcoming, and not overly loud. They have a good canned beer selection too. The pinball tournaments are especially fun--well run, friendly, and great for players of all skill levels. Definitely worth checking out.

I'm always excited to see new pinball places popping open...so I wanted to give the place a bump…read more Stopped in here while waiting for a dinner reservation nearby. This place is fairly new and still has the brand new feel. They have an inviting entrance with fun signage. Once inside, you're in an aisle of newer pinball machines that lead up to the small bar. Yes- Another pinball/game location that also serves beer and wine (but no food/kitchen). The place has an 80's or early 90's feel to it. They have a lot of newer pinball machines I'm not familiar with but saw a lot of classics that I've enjoyed over the years as well. While the place is around 75% pinball focused, there's also some retro arcade games like the original Super Mario Bros (a good way to make a quarter last 15min). I also noticed almost every machine was in working order! They had a tournament board and a digital high scores board near the entrance. Inquiring more about it, they host some tournaments and also have several leagues that play here. The only downside I found was the walk lanes were pretty tight...if people were playing on machines on both sides of the walkway, I had to turn sideways and skooch gingerly between to not rump bump someone. Also, the place is pretty small so in busy times your favorite machines may be taken for some time. Overall, another great place to spend an hour playing pinball and reliving some fond childhood memories!

"The" place to be! Whether you are looking for a quick draft from a local brewery on tap, or an…read moreawesome craft from multiple taps they offer, sugar bar has what you're looking for. From the many taps that store varieties beyond your taste buds capacity, their bottle shop full of cans to go is nothing short of amazing. While indulging in your craft beer delight, their menu of craft cocktails (wine base products) are always changing with their iconic "Sugar Bar," vibe. The atmosphere is a nostalgic blend of candy shop and pop shop vibe. Candy is on shelves to keep that inner kid alive. Not to mention their food truck game; a whole post on its own. The best part of it all is the service! The owners are AMAZING! Don't believe me, come in and prove me wrong!! A love for everyone! Come find out more

Wife and I have been meaning to come here for a while. Super close to home and lots of tasty drinks…read moreon the menu. Wife is a sweet and fruity cocktail girl, ordered the strawberry guava colossal cocktail, had a sip, tasted a lot like those strawberry bonbon candies our grandma always had. I'm a craft beer guy and the selection was awesome. Lots of styles and varieties to choose from. Friendly staff, great music, lots of snacks and free popcorn. Also walked out with a 4 pack of killer beers. Lots of themed nights and food trucks that show up providing tons of variety. We'll DEFINITELY be back soon.