The Meat Slicer

4.3 (231 reviews)

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Michelle W.

All around bad experience. The woman who took our order was sick and spoke very quietly so she was difficult to understand. There was a man making the sandwiches so I hoped my order would be safe. She ended up helping with the sandwiches but wore gloves so I felt better. Chip options were very minimal and they had no other sides. Not sure if the tables were stained or dirty. Excited to get our sandwiches as the reviews are really good. Sandwiches were loaded with meat but the meat was VERY cheap. Ended up removing half the meat as is did not taste good. The bead was good but soggy. Loved the avocado I added but that's about the only thing I did like. I do not recommend this place as there are much better sandwich places with 2 miles that use quality meats.

Brad W.

Kind of a weird place. The cashier was the first problem, not saying hello or explaining the menu to a first timer. The rest of the decor in the place is quite dated. But, as for the food, the small sandwich was huge, but something just didn't taste right. It looked like fresh meat, but there was way too much and it didn't taste that great. Whoever was making the sandwich still thinks it's 2020 in full covid gear. Must be a locals only place, not for me.

Arthur F.

Was out visiting in Apache Junction and came across The Meat Slicer. Just from looking at photos and reading about it, I had to try and I was not disappointed. This massive mammoth of a sandwich came loaded up with Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Pastrami, Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo and Mustard (*catching my breath). Slapped it in between some French Bread and unhinged the jaw for this epic mess of deliciousness. Not that you can't whip these up at home, Meat Slicer puts the deli touch in it. If you're ever in the town of AJ, give 'em a go. Cheers.

Janie G.

Great sandwich! You can tell the meat (and all ingredients really) is top quality. But, I had to take off one star because of one factor. Now, I don't know if it is because I'm from California, or that I have a pre-existing condition that makes me super cautious during this pandemic, but it was super jarring to see my food get made by someone not wearing a mask. At first, I was trying to accept it...the fact that the young lady who took our order was not wearing a mask was not too bad because the guy in the kitchen had did have one on, and I thought: "that's what matters, right?" But, then, the young lady ended up helping him make our food. And she had her hair down as well, which matters just as much to me because loose hair is super gross to me. We still ate our food and it seemed to be well made and clean. But, 'twas an interesting experience for sure. It's like my boyfriend says, there are many kitchens that prepare our food we don't even get a chance to see, so what are you gonna do?!

Rhiannon H.

found this place on Yelp, decided to give it a try. Came up as "most reviewed" for Apache Junction. A one man show, the service was kind and quick. I ordered the Turkey, Bacon, Avocado large sub. I could finish 1/2 of it & took the rest to go. The sandwiches are stacked tall, no matter how big your face is, it will be a struggle to fit the height of the sandwich in your mouth. The bacon was crisp and tasty. Avocado fresh. The bread was soft & did not fall apart. Good price for the portion size. Large subs come with a small bag of chips. Inside is extremely casual, not very busy and not many seating options. There is a small fee for credit transactions.

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Cheryl L.

9 years ago

Great sandwich which I shared with my husband, fresh bread made daily. Fresh turkey lots of cheese, and somewhere in the sandwich was bacon which was just the right touch. read more

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Rick E.

5 years ago

Best sandwich shop ever. Don't let the hole in the wall appearance fool you. One sandwich will easily feed at least two. Quality meats and cheeses and a fair price. It will take a while to build your sandwich but the result is worth the wait! read more

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Driven W.

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8 years ago

There is absolutely no skimping here. Plenty of meat and cheese. Homemade freshly baked bread. Daily sandwich specials. Outdoor seating too!

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T W.

5 years ago

One of my favorite local places. Their food is awesome and they're always very friendly.

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Cheryl T.

8 years ago

We are sandwich junkies, found this place on Yelp. We were looking for something to eat on the way home from The Farmers Market. Tiny place in a pretty much desolate strip mall. Just a guy making sandwiches & a girl taking orders. The bread is so fresh it sticks to the roof of your mouth!! The sandwiches are ridiculously packed with meat. I would have liked a little more of the lettuce tomato onions in the middle maybe but by all means a fabulous sandwich!! read more

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Jason I.

9 years ago

The best deli sandwiches ever! You definitely get your money's worth at this place! He delivers a high quality product for a great price. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We will always make this a stop when we visit! read more

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Kathleen N.

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8 years ago

My DH and I found this on Yelp returning from an errand so we tried it out. Nothing fancy but great sandwiches. We split the meatball sandwich which was great! read more

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7 years ago

Phenomenal sandwich. Absolutely phenomenal. If you're visiting Tonto National Forest, and or hiked Flatiron and want a real deal sandwich...it's at Meat Slicer Deli Sandwich. I haven't had an Italian sandwich that stacked and that good since I lived (most of my life) in the NY, NJ, CT tri state area. Thank you Meat Slicer Deli Sandwich for restoring my faith in sandwich establishments AND that there still are REAL sandwich establishments getting it done. read more

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Peggy T.

4 years ago

We stopped with another couple and they ordered first. They didn't greet us but kept us waiting then the women behind the counter finally walked up the counter almost like she had disgust that she had to take an order. The Owner continued to make other sandwiches in view. My friend requested a BLT (not on the menu but menu states "made to order". The woman says we have turkey, avocado, bacon. My friend asked if they can leave the turkey off and leave the bacon but the woman says, they come with turkey and would not accommodate the request. My friend decided not to get a sandwich but to get the frozen yogurt from the other store. On our order, I skied if there was a bathroom where I could wash my hands and she responded'Mesa'. Well I didn't think she understood me because Mesa is a few miles away. So I asked again and time she snidely said 'next door. So then I asked which direction. So she didn't look up or make eye contact just cocked her head to the direction of the bar next door. So we sat down and waited for the sandwich. When she delivered it, she gave it a frisbee spin toss to the table in front of me then said "enjoy" and whirled and walked away. Now mind you, we did nothing to initiate this. We were nice, not obnoxious rude or anything else deserving of her apparent disdain for us. Maybe our color was the problem? We're white. Maybe she identified us as snowbirds or tourists? Who knows. However, if I needed that business to support my family, I certainly would be more accommodating and be nice. I would give a one star but the sandwich was tasty but I will not be back.. read more

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I'm pretty certain I 5 star reviewed this place once before but I guess yelp in all their infinite non-wisdom removes reviews for whatever particular reason. I am definitely a patron of this establishment and I definitely love to drop by and grab me a ridiculously oversized sandwich from this place when I'm on the far far far east side of town. Even Elvis eats here, well he look like Elvis so I'm not sure. But don't let that stop you from enjoying heaven in a sandwich. Check out the pictures that I've posted, you can't go wrong with this place. It's just a sandwich shop and they do have some pretty decent take out and bake yourself pizzas. They have a little bit of a drink selection but nothing major and they do offer a run down selection of potato chips with any sandwich purchase. Try not to be too enthused by the lack of choices because you're there for the meat and cheese party. I wish I was closer to this location because it's sounding enticingly delicious right now and I'm hungry. read more

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Jason D.

260

10 years ago

Very nice friendly owners they have clam chowder on Fridays I'll finish it never thought I'd find a good deli place here they're hard to come by these days.. read more

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Jerry S.

7 years ago

Wow. One of the best deli sandwiches I've ever had. Three types of cheese, four meats, on a delicious thick cut wheat bread. And huge! I ordered the full sandwich, could only eat half, and it was still great the next day. If you're in the Apache Junction area, I highly recommend it! read more

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Nancy C.

6 years ago

Great sandwiches, lots of meat, fresh bread. I wish they would add cheese to their selections on line.

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Doug N.

5 years ago

If I could give more stars I would. The sandwich was huge and delicious. Robert was very polite and helpful. I miss this old school deli shop atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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Bobbie P.

111

10 years ago

We stopped here to grab sandwiches to take with us for a picnic. We sat down to eat them within an hour. I specify that because I don't want you to assume they sat for hours. Less than one hour. This is a very odd "deli." You can't see the food. None of it. There's no meat, cheeses, salads and sandwich fixings you can see to decide if you even want it. So, I order blindly: a tuna salad sandwich. They have to make the tuna salad! Ok, guess it'll taste fresh. I want it on a roll but they have none. He points to three loaves of bread and lists three flavors but they all look pretty much the same. Too soft and nothing crusty or seeded in sight. I guess this must be how we do deli in AZ. I specifically ask for Swiss cheese, jalepenos, and pickles on mine. It's AZ but they don't do jalepenos. Odd. They have pepperincini. Ok. They make my sandwich far away in the back. The sandwiches to go are loosely wrapped in a paper plate like thing and plastic wrap. Not really traveling sandwiches like a sub in butcher paper. An hour later I take it out to eat. It's soaking wet on the bottom. The bottom slice of bread is inedible. It's like they didn't drain the canned tuna...maybe?? Also, there's lots of added mayo, lettuce and tomato that I never requested. And a ton of onions! I like onions but holy crap; I don't think anyone needs to eat half an onion on a sandwich. It was soggy, bland, not what I asked for, and just the oddest most pathetic deli sandwich I've ever had. read more

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Emily S.

215

8 years ago

Total hole in the wall place, but the sandwiches are MASSIVE and super tasty. Don't expect much other than a great sandwich.

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Nancy S.

103

8 years ago

OMG I LOVE THIS PLACE! Hard to find but so worth it! Massive sandwiches that are sliced to order!! Will be back many times!!!!

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Carole N.

5 years ago

Absolutely the best sandwich I have had in a very long time!!! The bread was fresh baked and the meat was so fresh!! You just try when you are in Apache Junction!!! read more

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Kaci B.

8 years ago

Such a great little hole in the wall!! Biggest and best sandwich I've had, especially in AJ. All components of the sandwich were obviously fresh and delicious- my mother in law and I shared one and were both stuffed!! The meat was juicy, cheese was creamy and the bread was was super soft with great taste. Will definitely be back!! read more

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Samantha E.

7 years ago

A lot of food for an amazing price. My husband is a sandwich addict and he loves the quality of meat, cheese and veggies that you get when you come here. Our only gripe is that the bread is essentially pb&j sandwich bread versus a French roll as other sandwich places have. Even with that, we love this place. Neat little hole in the wall in Apache Junction! read more

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Shane W.

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8 years ago

As you all know the sandwiches are huge.... HUGE. The owner is a really nice guy and cares about what he does. Win in my book no matter if making sandwiches or building rockets. read more

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Lauri W.

8 years ago

I started working at Ross across the street and do not know the area well. I asked a couple of the employees a good sandwich shop close by and they raved about me trying The Meat Slicer across the street. I stopped in for lunch one day. Hands down the best sandwich shop I've ever eaten at in the state. Not only are the sandwiches packed with meat and the bread is sooo good too, ( the size of the sandwiches are 2 meals worth of food) I love the staff. They are so friendly and helpful. I don't think I've ever had a real sandwich until I visited here. It was absolutely delicious!! If there were a 10 star review I'd give it to them. read more

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Oakie S.

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9 years ago

After the loss of Mining Camp Restaurant, and excluding the excellent Fat Man Pizza, The Meat Slicer remains the only restaurant in Apache Junction that isn't a filthy dump. The owners are wonderful folks with a great attitude, super excellent service and quality sandwiches. There is a single (uncomfortable) plastic table to sit at, if you wish to eat in, but most patrons take home. Been here several times, and will continue! Highly recommended. read more

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Harry E.

8 years ago

Biggest sandwich I've ever eaten. Fresh meats! Friendly staff. Really great place. Try the Hawaiian

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David G.

102

10 years ago

My first time here to The Meat Slicer. The sandwiches are huge and very good. I ordered a small and seemed like a large. The man and woman working there, may have been the owners were very nice. The picture I posted is only half of a small pastrami. read more

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Jon M.

8 years ago

This place is above and beyond any other sandwich shop. The owner makes you feel right at home. The sandwhiches are loaded with meat and cheese. There is no way that I can eat one sandwhich in one sitting. read more

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Maria T.

6 years ago

Best sandwiches ever! You can order one sandwich and it will definitely feed 2 adults. The owners are very nice and very accommodating!

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Debi M.

10 years ago

Ok, who knew you could get a REAL deli sandwich in Apache Junction?? This place is amazing. HAd the pastrami on rye. The bread tastes like fresh baked & real PASTRAMI that was freshly sliced. No processed deli meat here.. Will definitely go back.. ALso the portion is huge, big enough to share. read more

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Linda D.

10 years ago

Great find. Overflowing meat stacked high. Definitely an "open wide!" sandwich. John & Sue outgoing & friendly. Be sure to stop by & enjoy. read more

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Laura B.

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6 years ago

Huge sandwiches, almost enough for 2 people! I got the Italian. It was delicious and just as good the next day. Decent prices for portions and the bread is drool worthy. read more

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Andy S.

9 years ago

This kid from NYC gets humbled at The Meat Slicer. I know I heard it all before....nice sandwich...big sandwich....tasty yadda yadda. Well I tell ya I was floored. I had The Hawaiian, it's a combo of meats and cheeses on a honey whole wheat with mayo pepper and pineapple. The pineapple on the sandwich kicked butt. Very friendly service and if your in the area make it a point to stop by and be wow'd. read more

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Bob D.

7 years ago

No real concern for food (or your) safety. Started making my sandwich without wearing gloves. Said he ran out. No apology. Got refund before he gave me my next bacterial infection. read more

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Paul N.

6 years ago

Hard to find but very well worth the search. Huge tasty sandwiches and really reasonable prices. Located in the Antique Mall shopping plaza in the north west corner of West Apache Trail and North Apache Trail. Near Jiffy Lube read more

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Pat K.

9 years ago

Huge sandwiches. Fresh meat and cheese. And be prepared to take half of your sandwich home or share it with someone else since they are so big. Kind of off the beaten path place but worth checking out. You get a lot for your money, but they are cash only. ATM on site as well. read more

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Rebeccah H.

8 years ago

Went for our first visit tonight. Great sandwiches. Friendly staff. Had the Italian and the turkey Avocado sandwiches and a take home pepperoni pizza. Huge sandwiches, great meats and cheeses. Bread was amazingly fresh. Pizza was only so-so but we will definitely be back for the sandwiches. read more

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Linda U.

9 years ago

The best sandwich anywhere. You can split it with someone. It's a very small place ,not much seating ,but the sandwichs are so worth the drive and lack of atmosphere--also no iced drinks. Feel free to bring your own. read more

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Holly P.

6 years ago

The size of these sandwiches is unreal! My husband & I could've split one. Definitely get your moneys worth! Great local & friendly place :)

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Sonja T.

8 years ago

The BEST sandwich place!!! The challenge is, who can open their mouth big enough to take a bite!!! Price is very reasonable, the sandwich/sub, is just 5+ stars. They make fresh bread daily. And as I'm posting this, I'm eating one!!! read more

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Sue M.

9 years ago

A neighbor suggested we try this place so we drove over there to check it out. The sandwiches are huge & beyond delicious. The bread was soft & fresh, layers of cheese & meat piled high. The guys that work there are friendly & service was great. As we left, they brought out a take & bake pizza that looked amazing - next time I'll try that. read more

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Dustin M.

6 years ago

This is a small deli with great ownership. We love the sandwiches and the helpful service! Highly recommend.

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300 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
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Hours

What time does The Meat Slicer open?

The Meat Slicer opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Meat Slicer close?

The Meat Slicer closes at 6:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Meat Slicer closes at 4:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 6:30 PMSun 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Does The Meat Slicer take Bitcoin?

No, The Meat Slicer does not take Bitcoin.

Does The Meat Slicer take credit cards?

Yes, The Meat Slicer takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Meat Slicer have catering options?

Yes, The Meat Slicer does have catering options.

Does The Meat Slicer serve alcohol?

No, The Meat Slicer does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Meat Slicer allow dogs?

No, The Meat Slicer does not allow dogs.

Does The Meat Slicer have TVs?

No, The Meat Slicer does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Meat Slicer have bike parking?

Yes, The Meat Slicer has bike parking.

Does The Meat Slicer have outdoor seating?

Yes, The Meat Slicer has outdoor seating options.

Does The Meat Slicer have parking?

Yes, The Meat Slicer has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Meat Slicer wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Meat Slicer is wheelchair accessible.

Does The Meat Slicer have free WiFi?

Yes, The Meat Slicer has free WiFi.

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History

Established in 2014.

The Meat Slicer Deli started years ago in Washington! Now we are located in Apache Junction, AZ.

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Is this place closed?

No. We are open! Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm Sunday 11am to 4pm

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Do you only use Uber eats? I have issues with Uber and refuse to use them.

No, we also have postmates. You can also use a promo code Eat100 for free delivery.

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Can someone gluten free eat there?

Yes, we have our baskets that come with meat cheese and veggies. We have potato salad as well. And We sell the meat by the pound too. Hope to see you soon!

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Do you deliver?

Yes, we do. We use UberEats.

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Afternoon Yelpers,…read more Came for lunch. Babbo's is running a chicken parm. With noodles for only $9.99! 1/2 off the dinner price! Monday & Tuesday they offer $9.99 spaghetti and meatballs all day Add Babbo's to your must try! Plenty of parking off Signal Butte and Southern

this was incredibly watered down "Italian" cuisine. between the two food items I ordered I couldn't…read morefinish either. the pesto crustini was a sad excuse for bruschetta with nothing actually "crusty" about it, and the gnocchi looked and felt like frozen pizza rolls that had been sitting in the Arizona sun for 37 minutes. I'm so disappointed! this was intended to be a nice birthday dinner for myself and it was just a sad reminder of my age.

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RigaTony's Authentic Italian

4.1(1.6k reviews)

21.4 mi

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Very nice place. There is a separate bar area that would be…read morea cool place to wait or catch a drink. Service was good and friendly The salad is really good. Really. Had the Tour of Rigatony. I had Meatballs Manicotti Spaghetti w Meat Sauce and chicken parm. They were all good Next time will try the Pizzas.

This place is located on the NE corner of Warner and McClintock. There is a lot of parking and a…read morepickup window for takeout. Definitely would recommend reservations. But you need to call, there are no online reservations. Even for early times (4:30pm) we needed reservations. The servers and hostess were very friendly. All the dinners come with unlimited salad and bread. We got the common choices, chicken Parmesan, eggplant Parmesan, grilled chicken linguine, and margarita. The servings were reasonable size and about what you would expect. They do offer the option to "Sicilianize" pasta dishes to make them more spicy and flavorful. We tried this on a couple dishes but it did not add much. Ok to test out but don't expect spicy.

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Sapori D'Italia

4.3(750 reviews)

15.5 mi

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Violet has been a waitress here a long long time! We absolutely love hers she is so positive and…read morehappy and cheerful! Just cute as a button. We have known her for years coming here. Tonight we just did the table pita and desserts. Maria the owner makes them all and damn that cheesecake is da bomb!!!! Our friends preferred the coconut, so really it's preference but all fresh and top notch

The bread was AMAZING I can eat that bread over and over. My serving was nice a flavorful…read more The ambiance is cute, I like the flowers around. The service was also good. Tell me about the bread

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Sauvignon Blanc happiness! But chekc out that garlic bread cooked in the wood fired oven!

The Sicilian Butcher - Chandler

4.4(2.4k reviews)

21.6 mi

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We had the best time tonight! Everything from the food to the atmosphere was spot on, but the…read morehighlight was our server, Mario. He made us feel so taken care of from start to finish, attentive, kind, and just genuinely enjoyable to interact with. It's the kind of service that makes you want to come back again and again.

Our family came to check out this restaurant for Restaurant Week and we're so glad we did. The…read moreplace was very busy for. Wednesday night, but we were seated promptly for our reservation. The full menu has many creative options and also traditional italian dishes. I was tempted to skip the special menu to order from that. Our service was wonderful all throughout our meal. Very friendly and helpful waitress. The food was delicious with thoughtfully crafted sauces and flavors. I would have liked some actual lobster in the bisque, but it was quite flavorful nevertheless. The pork entree was butterflied and on the bone. Quite delicious and a generous portion size. Two grown men had to take half of it home as leftovers. The eggplant was reminiscent of a homemade family recipe and laden with gooey cheese. The gelato to finish the meal was rich and creamy. I wish the restaurant wasn't so loud inside but the patio seating would have been better to accomplish that, if the weather was nice. We will definitely need to come back to try out some of the other menu options. Definitely a great new find to our restaurant options in the east valley.

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BYO Pasta - marinara with rigatoni and Tomaso's Sicilian Meatballs

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PANE CUNZATU - Whipped Ricotta (left) and Fig & Pear (right)

Acqua Di Mare

4.4(350 reviews)

18.6 mi

My family and I went here for Mother's Day and it was our first time! I have absolutely no…read morecomplaints! The food was truly amazing, the service was great and the experience of cooking table side was awesome! Felt like a little piece of Italy. 10/10 would recommend and will be going back!!

Acqua Di Mare is a must try! Cute Italian restaurant with amazing food. Manager Gabe was attentive,…read moreChef Leo is a gem with his food creations and kindness visiting tables and Ashlee was a great waitress. We started with the Octopus and Calamari (fried squid). Both were made to perfection. Great flavor and so tender. A perfect start to the dinner. We had the Caprese and Caesar Salad next. Both had solid flavors, but the Caesar was our favorite. What a treat. Exactly what I'm looking for in a Caesar salad. So good! The pesto on the Caprese was house made and so tasty. I want to try a pesto dish next time. My wife had the Sacchetti Porcini with truffle and it was light and perfectly balanced flavor. The pillows melted in your mouth. Will definitely have again. The Lobster Ravioli had a well balanced limoncello flavor and not too creamy. Cool striped pasta. Perfect for those not super hungry but wanting a unique dish that is sure to please. Steak Nicola was was cooked to perfection and had a suburb combination of black truffle, aus jus and prosciutto cotto to make it a memorable dish. I'm still craving it the day after. The cannelloni for dessert was perfectly Italian with awesome flavors. A perfectly compliment to an amazing dinner. This is a gem is Chandler!!! Thank you to Aqua Di Mare for making this an amazing experience.

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Carrabba's Italian Grill

3.8(336 reviews)

7.7 mi

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Josiah approached us with a smile on his face that helped us definitely feel welcome…read more Enjoyed it relaxed feeling that we had from walking in the door to getting our order. We were told it would take over an hour to get in (2/14) but we were seated in about 15 minutes. Thank you for a wonderful night.

The wait wasn't too long. The hostess seemed new and inexperienced but tried hard to help. The…read morewaitress was okay leaving our drink unfilled for a little longer than should be. We probably needed more drinks because nearly all our food was extremely salty. The calamari appetizer was salty and it overwhelmed any other flavor. Our main dishes came out just after the appetizer was put on the table. The waitress apologized but still put the food down so we felt rushed. The lentil and sausage soup had only two pieces of sausage in it and wasn't very good. The chicken parm was the only thing that was edible. The pasta that came on the chicken parm had a very strange flavor in the sauce and I couldn't stand more than one bite. The atmosphere was nice. They could have chosen better music, but that's a personal thing I guess. The restaurant was clean. All and all I told my wife we should have gone to Olive Garden or Sal's Gilbert Pizza. At least we would have had better food and saved some $'s.

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Craig B.

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1738

10 years ago

So this time I got the works and well, it's working it, the freshness speaks for itself as they be cutting their meat when coming in and so the works be working hard and it's worth it, all I can say is from the first step it was top shelf and well, I can say that as many of their great selection, the Slicer Works, is a sandwich that has a means of well, how it flavors blended together and well, I sure love this one of may of them I do and well, today,this sandwich just added to what is great about today...being a nice day is a great sandwich way to have a greater day, as smiles and being full is what you will get and well it's going to be something that keeps you working, as it's a meals of a meal that is full of flavor and well, freshness as the bread, Russian rye, as well as what is all their bread as well, is baked by a baker that knows what they are doing to make bread taste like a bit of heaven in your mouth by the party in your mouth will be so perfect that you will be in a Blissful state because you have a meal that will last you through the day tell your next meal and then some. Simply, the works is is a sandwich that speaks for itself, it's a sandwich that blends as if harmony made its name from this fresh peace of food that has the sound of heels, clicking you home, a bit of greatness is sure to be found by working to to enjoying a bit of bless because you will find the fresh flavors to just dot the I's and cross the T's of terrific Lee delicious Slicer Works read more

Rick F.

9 years ago

Heard about the deli from a friend. Wow amazing sandwich. Best little deli i have ever been to. And by the way the meatballs are to die for. Highly recommended. Definitely will not be the last visit. The owners are very personable also. read more

Tricia N.

10 years ago

This is the best sandwich ever & the homemade bread is amazing! You will not be disappointed and the sandwich meat is high quality & tons of it! Nice owners too! We have told all our friends read more

Bill And Ben Troublemakers 2.

4 years ago

Definitely worth the trip. All the food is huge definitely get your money's worth. Only one man making food so it could be a little slow at lunch tim so go after 12:00 for great service. read more

Val C.

5 years ago

Very good turn out everything there was wonderful I will go back time and time again the place is very well kept and the staff friendly everything was on point read more

Rosie N.

152

4 years ago

This place has wonderful sandwiches They have really cleaned there place up too from the last year we were there Ypu get what u pay for we will be back read more

Elizabeth B.