The Sandwich Shoppe

We have been there twice now and tried different subs each time. Was not disappointed as they make…read morethem how you want and they do it quickly. The potato salad was suggested by the cashier and I'm not sorry that we tried it. Wonderful experience both times.

Located in a mini strip mall which is a new building…read more The inside is cute, done in wood and western theme. The 2 young ladies were very friendly and quickly took my order. I ordered the Italian (Salami, pepperoni, ham and capri cola). Food was delivered to my table in minutes. The bread was fresh and warm. , very good sandwich. They also serve pizzas with cauliflower crusts. I will have to try at a later date since it is good enough to come back for.

Inside view

The Subslinger (this way)

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Paladino's Italian Eatery

4.2(317 reviews)

0.8 mi

Came here for dinner tonight with my neighbor. We had great service & food enough for two meals! My…read moreneighbor got the spaghetti & meatballs & I got Fettucine Alfredo. Our meals came with garlic bread & a delicious side salad. I could have just eaten that, as it was the perfect size! The ambiance was busy but just right. A great night for Italian food!

We decided to dine in this time, and the difference in portion size compared to takeout was…read moreimmediately noticeable. The photo really says it all--the dine‑in servings were noticeably more generous than what was received in the takeout order. That said, the food itself was on par with what we've come to expect from Palladino's: flavorful, consistent, and satisfying. If you're choosing between dining in or taking your meal to go, I'd recommend eating at the restaurant to get the best value and experience. It is a small place and they do get busy so time it right or expect to wait.

Eggplant Parm dinner

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Italian salad dressing

Oldie’s Subs And More

4.8(41 reviews)

0.6 mi

Very good food very good service and we did enjoyed it. Thank you for your service guys.read more

Blue Bell ice cream in HUGE portions! Many flavors. Fresh. friendly employees. Rock n Roll vibe…read morecomplete with oldies tunes, Formica Tables and lots of seating inside and out. Clean. Also serves sandwiches, hot dogs, chips and chili. A must experience!

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Kid's 1 Scoop

Rusty Buckle Saloon

4.2(211 reviews)

1.0 mi

Incredible hospitality! Incredible food. These guys know what they're doing. One of the best…read moreburgers I have had in a while. Amazing menu and service. Telling everyone I know. Nice to have found a really stand-up place. Thank you so much.

Big shoutout to Mike, the manager at Rusty Buckle. Great guy, great manager, and definitely one of…read morethe reasons I enjoy coming in. He keeps the place running smoothly and always makes you feel welcome. If you stop by, make sure you say hi to Mike -- unless he beats you to it and introduces himself first. And you definitely won't miss him. The man has a bald head that shines brighter than the Rusty Buckle sign. Great place, great people, and of course... the real reason I'm there: Dutchman beer.

Patio bar perch looking inside.

Sonoran Burger (no onion)

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Dutchman's Country BBQ

3.9(130 reviews)

2.3 mi

it was great no complaints food the best by far service was top notch!! The staff was super…read morefriendly and the ambiance was delightful. We will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone!

As a self-proclaimed barbecue queen who is usually pretty skeptical of hyped-up spots like…read moreCaldwell's, Country Dutchman Barbecue in Apache Junction completely blew me away! We brought my nephew here for his 32nd birthday, and from the moment we walked in, the ambiance hit the right note--it's a newer building, but they've captured a wonderfully cool, rustic old-fashioned vibe. The service was incredible right off the bat. We were greeted with warm smiles, and our server (a lovely lady with pink hair whose name I missed!) was absolute gold. She made my nephew's birthday so special by surprising him with bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers and a brownie. The food was phenomenal. My nephew got the sample plate loaded with brisket, pork, sausage, and more. I went for the double brisket burger--that thing was a giant, flavor-packed beast! My nephew loved the cornbread with real corn and called the homemade baked beans "fire." We also tried all of their homemade signature barbecue sauces, and every single one was delicious. The green chili mac and cheese was a bit too mild and simple for my personal taste, but still totally decent. Overall? Fantastic flavor, unbeatable hospitality, and great atmosphere. If you haven't checked out this new spot yet, go give them some love!

Bar seating area

Brisket Sandwich + Elote

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Single Smash Burger + Fries

Cafe Mix - Apache Junction

4.1(65 reviews)

0.1 mi

First time. Stopped today while running errands…read more Summary: delicious. I notice that a lot of Yelpers like hole-in-the-wall places. The little find on the corner, so to speak. Simple surroundings, but excellent food. This is one of those places, in my opinion. Ordered the Greek salad w/ beef kabob. They even asked how I wanted the meat prepared. I went for rare, and it was rare. Very fresh greens, soft and warm pita bread. Dressing on the side, which I like, because Greek dressing can sometimes be a little acidic. This was not. Smooth, with light acidity. Very tasty. The meat (see picture) was loaded on and delicious. Charred nicely on the outside, rare inside. Presented very well. Baklava for desert. What can I say - I've never really had bad Baklava. Very buttery, honey, pistachios. I'm giving five stars, because I didn't expect this to be so tasty. Expected good. Nothing fancy as far as dining, but very clean. But I don't order the tables and chairs - I order the meal, and that's what I eat. You order at the counter and they serve. The young lady was very friendly - perhaps limited English, but no one was rude. She served my food, and I forgot to grab utensils. She went back to get them w/ no attitude. I saw the cook (maybe the owner/mgr?) serve a couple and very friendly. I saw some bad reviews regarding service, so just wanted to explain that didn't happen to me. Anyway, I will go back here. Hopefully, will be as good as the salad.

We love Cafe Mix. We always get chicken kabob plate with yummy rice, Greek salad hummus & fresh…read morepita bread. Greek fries are fantastic too. We also never leave without ordering a few baklava to go & eat later because we are so full. It's a little place off Apache Trail & Ironwood. Order, sit down & they bring the food to you.

Greek Quesadila

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Steve’s Krazy Sub

4.2(95 reviews)

3.1 mi

This is a really good place to eat. I worked nearby building the EV Station for Walmart and would…read morestop by daily. Super delicious, very fresh meat and veges. This place got it figured out. Nice young adults working there. I can't say enough about this place! Love the food

It's been at least 10 years since I've been to a Krazy Sub and that was Ned's in North Mesa. This…read morelocation is in southeast Mesa is in a busy shopping center. I stopped here on my way out to golf in Gold Canyon for a quick sandwich. It was around 65 degrees outside but inside the store was even colder...I was shivering the whole time there...they must not have any heater. After reviewing the menu quickly (about 15 seconds), when I approached the cashier he asked 'Are you ready now?'. I found this pretty insulting as I was looking at the menu briefly with nobody behind me inline. What happened to 'How may I serve you today?' or at least a semi-friendly greeting? I ordered a Torpedo sub and got a water cup as they had a Pepsi machine (I much prefer Coke products) and no fresh-brewed Iced Tea (only Brisk out of the Pepsi machine). The sub came out quickly. I forgot to take a picture but it looked like a bread-only sandwich with a few lettuce strips hanging out. You could not see the meat or cheese without lifting off the bun. I'd say they are quite frugal with the meat, cheese and vegetables. However, the sandwich bread was excellent and the sub had good taste. Overall, the experiences was average to slightly sub-par. There's a lot of sandwich options around and I don't see myself coming back to this location any time soon.

Outside

6. Roast Beef Combo (6")

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Pastrami sandwich with extra meat and no onion.

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.2(6 reviews)

0.5 mi

I was welcomed in as soon as I entered. The service was fast and somewhat friendly. My #56 Regular…read moreBig Kahuna Cheese Steak sandwich was hot and full of flavor with generous portions of steak, cheese, peppers, mushrooms and onions. The place was clean with contemporary music playing in the background. A great lunch experience.

Heard that Jersey Mike's was in Apache Junction and started looking around! Found them today, newly…read moreopened and looking great! I was greeted by several smiling faces when I came in...the store looks great! They are in a previous sandwich shops spot and what a great update they did to it, it looks very inviting AND clean!! They have a bunch of yummy sounding subs...and extras including pop. I had the "Mike's Famous Philly". and as the guys said...it's famous for a reason...lol yes it is, and it was GREAT! I appreciated my sub lunch, and all the nice employees. My camera was in my car so no interior shots but took some other pix to share...looks like a great sub, right? Hope the locals support this place, I will and I don't live all that close! Go treat yourself, trust me!! (PS. No, I'm not anyone's mom or grandma! )

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The Handlebar Pub & Grill

4.3(846 reviews)

0.6 mi

Best Place Ever Great Food Great Staff…read more Dog Friendly We go every Saturday and have never been disappointed Seriously it's the best place to eat have fun and relax I love the outdoor patio it's so beautiful and relaxing

Foods are good more than I expected ^_^ Service is great…read moreand this restaurant just makes me feel like i eating dinner in my backyard. There have dining table outside i though it was gunna be so hot to sit outside in summer but not at all. I absolutely will go back there again

11-4-22 Super jazz band!

Saturday Special Smoked Brisket Sandwich + Baked Beans

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Saturday Special - Smoked Brisket Sandwich + Baked Beans

Papa Bears Barbeque

4.5(149 reviews)

0.3 mi

The food and service are fantastic. You can tell the food is fresh by how tasty and tender the meat…read moreis. The customer service is fast and efficient while also making sure you get exactly what you want.

Afternoon Yelpers,…read more Returning on a Saturday for a lunch stop.the restaurant had a full house!! 4 tables with some bench seating still! Wife enjoying a pulled pork sandwich with potato salad. I decided on the brisket mix plate with Cole slaw and corn on the Bob. So fresh and hot. A must add to your places to try in Apache Junction. Easy location off Apache Trail. Plenty of parking too! Owner let me sample the new addition Mexican corn. So delicious

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Kimberly B.

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8 years ago

if you love sandwiches, this is the place to go. they make the best ones in the entire phoenix metro area. I know because my family had been in the sandwich making business for the past 50 years, before my Dad retired. read more

Mark P.

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10

3 years ago

I drove there it said they were open. It looked closed so I called the phone number and no answer. Wasted my gas in time. You need to learn to run a business properly. read more

Jessica Q.

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7 years ago

Always so friendly, amazing food and fast service. Highly recommend to anyone looking for good food at a good price!

Kris S.

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25

7

11 years ago

Our first visit, but not our last! Friendly staff and delicious sandwiches!! Can't get any better than that!

Matthew K.

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1

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4 years ago

This place has very good food and service. And the staff are incredibly friendly and good at their job.

Randy K.

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1

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5 years ago

First time going there. Will definitely go back. Very good sandwich and fair prices.

Chris S.

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2

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15 years ago

Clean n fresh food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff.

Willam S.

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14

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7 years ago

try the thanksgiving sandwich its breathtaking

Bob R.

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5

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7 years ago

great sandwich, Very nice lady/owner

Shyla C.

1986

55

3

12 years ago

Much better service this time!

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