I was in downtown Mesa for a music event. My group and I were hungry and The Salted Knot caught our…read morenose. The smell is luring and the vibe was inviting. The owners were present, working along their team. A real small business owned and operated by your community. As a business owner this was such a great place to visit. As a foodie this was the best pretzel experience I've ever had.

We were looking for something light to eat while visiting downtown Mesa, and we happened open this…read morelovely pretzel shop The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We were given suggestions, clarification on menu items, and we were also never felt at all rushed to make a decision and order. Our orders were brought out to us in a timely manner, and they even came by later to check on us and bus the table some. Our orders were plated nicely and everything looked and tasted great We chose to sit outside, but there is plenty of seating on the inside. The interior is deceptively spacious. There is a long bar with pretzels and other baked treats. The menu is posted clearly behind the bar. The decor was fun and quirky. I enjoyed their chef my songs for "good pretzels for good people (and the other ones too)" Their literal bread and butter is pretzels, and they have a variety to choose from like original, garlic Parmesan, pizza, cinnamon, Italian, everything seasoning, etc etc etc. They also have flights of pretzel knots where you get a chance to try a variety of five. Each pretzel or knots comes with a dipping sauce that includes but is not limited to nacho cheese, beer cheese, sweet cream, marshmallow fluff, marinara, ranch, etc There are even pretzel dogs and other pretzel fusion dishes. If you're thirsty they have soft drinks and specialty coffee options Everything tasted delicious. Both the nacho and beer cheese worked well with the original pretzel and the knots flight Some tips: Parking is limited, but we visited the downtown area a few times, and we were lucky enough to find spots each time Try the knots flight to get a variety. If you have a sweet tooth, the cinnamon sugar pretzel is the choice for you Cheers!

The wings were decent, especially grilled and retossed. But I normally do dry rub and the Cajun rub…read morejust seemed to not have much flavor unfortunately. Needs more of an actual coating. Hot honey was really tasty though. The fries are pretty good too, a bit greasy and the ranch is pretty liquidy but excellent flavor. Wasn't bad at all, our server was super sweet, but what's getting me to come back is their Bloody Mary... So good. It's hard to find one that doesn't taste like a generic bottle mix, and maybe this is, but it tastes phenomenal. This is simple easy lunch. Wings are a bit pricey (like $1.50 a wing) but that's probably standard now. Patio is dog friendly as well and there's plenty of TVs for sports.

I've tried Uncle Bear's about 3 times and maybe I have not found the right meals or appetizers…read moreunfortunately but that's why I rated it 3 stars. I have heard great things about there seasonal beer flavors so I'd like to go back and try that. I really love how it is dog themed so I am hopeful I can find something I like here.

Heard good things about Brat Haus, and now I see why! Great location, a large patio, and solid food…read moreand drinks. They also host events throughout the week like trivia, which adds to the fun atmosphere. Dogs aren't just welcome, they're encouraged. They even do dog parties for $10 a tail, which is such a fun touch. The space itself is spacious with plenty of room for kids to run around, plus games like Jenga to keep everyone entertained. They had a ton of beer options. I got a flight with four beers, and as someone who loves barrel-aged beer, I was happy to see they had a couple options. Definitely more of a German-forward beer selection. We split the cheese tots and the poblano burger, and both were great. Next time I'm definitely trying the cheese curds. Last but not least, great service from our guy Fernie, I'll be asking for him every time!

We had such a great experience at Brat Haus for our bachelorette party! We came in with a group of…read more9 girls, and our bartender was absolutely amazing. He made us incredible espresso martinis, opened the bar early so we could grab drinks, and truly went above and beyond. One of the girls in our group wanted to buy a Brat Haus shirt, but they only had a 2XL left. Instead of just saying sorry, he literally gave her the shirt off his back for free--which was such an unforgettable and thoughtful gesture. Beyond the amazing service, the beer garden itself is such a vibe--beautiful, fun, and the perfect spot for day drinking and grabbing a quick bite. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and it made our bach weekend even better. Highly recommend for groups.

This place never disappoints, they did get a new menu which means prices have gone up and they do…read morehave several new items on their menu. Anytime I'm craving a good brats or a schnitzel this is my go to place. Tried their Jager (pork) schnitzel and it was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My BF ordered the Kasespatzke with a side of a brat and it was amazingly delicious.

Came here recently with friends for a solid weekend dinner. One of the guys used to live in the…read morearea and loved coming here so it was overdue for his return. For me, it was a big hike up to the north side- but totally worth the haul! I grew up in the Midwest, occasionally going to one or two German restaurant/ clubs, so this was not an unfamiliar atmosphere to me. It is definitely a "seasoned" vibe, having immediately taken over the space by a former western bar/beer hall that had been in existence for 50+ years. Their menu says "German and Hungarian" but all I read was German. They have a solid European beer selection, including taps and bottles and some cocktails with a German twist. The one that threw me for a loop (in the best way) was Kriek! So ofc I got a pint. We shared a (fairly large) pretzel to start, which comes with beer cheese. Tasty, but I was genuinely shocked there was no mustard. I ordered the jagerschnitzel (pork) and just overall the meal was as expected as if I was in the Midwest - amazing, delicious, insert chef's kiss. I wish I could have joined the clean plate club. The cucumber salad was flavorful and not too sour/pickley. My friend and I both noted how umami the savory sauce was- not too bacon, not too mushroom. The potatoes were not too salty or under-seasoned. Literally willing to drive up again if/when someone tells me to go. It wasn't horribly busy so it didn't take forever to order and get everything we needed. Our server was super nice and patient. She even gave a bar suggestion that ended up being a nice cherry for the top of the evening.

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS…read more Zur Kate 4815 E Main St Mesa, AZ 85205 Companion and I decided to eat German food and having eaten here before, it was time for a new review. We arrived at 4:30 and every table was full! Considering that they opened at 4, it was hard to believe it was so. We had to wait for about 15 minutes, but it was worth it. The owners are from Germany and the food is as authentic as it gets. There is live accordion music also on the premises. When we were seated we were immediately brought fresh baked rye bread and real butter. Our drink order was brought and companion had a Warsteiner beer and I had an Ayinger Dunkel which is a dark beer. Both were from the tap and were ice cold. For the main course, companion had smoked bratwurst with red cabbage and German potato salad. I had the jaeger schnitzel which has a mushroom grave, with red cabbage and spaetzle. Both of our main courses were delicious and large portions. Last was dessert. A big piece of apple strudel swimming in a vanilla sauce. To say we were full is an understatement. A motorized wheelbarrow would have been nice to get out to the car! The restaurant is rated with an A from the health department and it shows. When the bill came it was not to be believed. I've spent a lot more for a breakfast than for this dinner. Including 2 large imported beers the entire bill came to $55.00. I give them 5 stars for outstanding authentic food, good service, and cleanliness.

Have been coming here for years, and always have a great meal. Tonight brought out of state…read morefriends. We all had wienerschnitzel , I added an order of nuremberger sausages to mine. Schnitzels all delicious! Perfectly tender, but crisp and crunchy. Spaetzle, red cabbage, home fries, potato salad all just right. Couldn't eat it all, took home plenty for breakfast, Great, friendly service, jovial atmosphere. We're all looking forward to our next visit.

Our search for the best burgers in Phoenix brought us to Arizona Wilderness Brewing. We visited on…read morea Friday around 6:00 PM; the place was hopping, and the atmosphere was great with basketball playing on several TVs. We were greeted and seated immediately. We started with a beer and the cauliflower appetizer--both were amazing! Just a heads-up: the cauliflower is a little spicy, but totally addictive. Our burgers arrived quickly. The onion rings and duck fat fries were on point with unique seasoning, and the homemade ketchup and pickles were a welcome surprise. We tried the PB&J burger, which was both creative and delicious. Overall, it was a fun "dinner adventure," and we will definitely be back!

We visited on a late Saturday afternoon, and were seated quickly on the patio. Surprised as the bar…read morearea both inside and the patio that is in the rear off the parking lot were full. Very nicely decorated with their theme. The street view seating was shaded and the misters were on which kept it cool. Street traffic was a bit loud but not too bad, the front parking buffered the noise. Our server greeted us quickly and was jam packed with suggestions of comparable commercial beers to their brand of beers. Not going to lie, their brand is delicious and actually a bit better than the commercial brand We had their Dead out & Dont F it up. Dead out is a must try, I'm not in any way a dark ale person but this was by far more tasty than the Don't f it up. However both were wonderful. The food is not a reason to go. We both had tacos and shared onion rings. The meat was cooked perfectly but the sauce was less palatable, flavors were too overpowering and drenched sauce. It killed the flavor of the meat itself. When mentioned it to the server, she simply shrugged and stated they do have "heat", I said that it was too much on there, lifted a piece with my fork and it was dripping, covered. Heat was not the issue, too much was. The sauce itself was tasty, but took away from the dish. Had it been on a chip of a fry dipped into it would have been better. Duly noted, next ask for it on the side, let the meat itself shine through. Lastly, the onion ring were truly disappointing. Arrived a very cool room temperature. They arrived few minutes after the tacos, and after reminding the server as we had ordered them. Almost felt as if they were ready on time by the kitchen staff, she was purely overwhelmed and simply, forgot. Small portion and my opinion not an option on my future visit again. Soggy and very greasy, perhaps would have been better if served hot and on time. Worth a visit, may go again. Maybe. Definitely go for the extensive list of brews, here is where they shine.

Owner was super personable and really made the whole experience a positive one. He's trying out a…read morenew spot, currently over by Curaleaf on Hamilton. I ordered two combos, for my daughter and partner. Each included a hot dog, chips or cookies, and a drink for $8. The hot dog was really tasty, according to my partner. He made mention that the bun could use an upgrade to better compliment the hot dog's quality, but overall well worth the stop! The drinks were super ice cold, which was nice on the hot day. Check out this local food truck owner, making dogs that rival those at the diamondbacks games!

It is estimated that Americans consume about two pounds of pretzels each year…read more Have you fulfilled your yearly quota? Want to? For $60, you can get two buckets of pretzels, some dip, and four drinks for you and the homies. Every now and then, the wifey wants a freshly baked pretzel. At Auntie Anne's, the egg wash over the pretzels really makes them super crispy. With the warm fluffy center, it's easy to see why they're so addicting. So come here and get a pretzel.

OMG this was the worst service ever today (2/15/26) at the Chandler Fashion Center Mall and I'm…read moreold! Lol. Wife and I walked up to the counter and we were the only customers. Worker there (heavy set dude) said it will be 3 to 5 minutes before we would be served, I thought he was joking. He said it again, "5 minutes before I can get to you". Mind you there was no other customer in front of us. We promptly left and went upstairs to Wentzels. They had a line of customers 5-6 deep and we know why. Aunty Anne's was literally discouraging customers from buying their product. Say yes to Wentzels and a hard NO to AA here at the Fashion Center Mall in Chandler.

Much improved since the last time I was here two years ago . Looking forward to coming here more…read moreoften when pizza place opens soon. Service is awesome and ambiance is also calm and relaxing. Great music, nice size TV's along with items for sale advertising their business along with take out beer in containers of varying sizes. Very very clean inside and pleasant interior with an expanded fired pizza area coming soon with 3 more TV's which should be opening soon. Can't wait to come back and try their pizzas with the beer. Will soon have plenty of seating and space to sit along with a bar area that is comfortable to sit at and have several different types of beer. Scotch, Red, Porter, Strong Pale, The Selkie, and the Narcocorrido Lager which is our favorite . They also have non-alcoholic beers from Athletic Brewing and Daypack.

Absolutely love this brewery. It is situated in an industrial park. Very much like many San Diego…read morebreweries were when the craft beer scene started. The staff is so friendly. The beers are amazing and they always have snacks! It's a great addition to the neighborhood.

Fun atmosphere with good food. Our server was great and didn't hurry us at all…read more We ordered: Appetizers- Poke Nachos (just nice but not outstanding) Smoked Romesco/Cauliflower had yummy sauce. Had the Buffalo Chicken Dip (yummy!)as an entree subbed with veggies. Entrees- Mushroom Swiss Burger, Cowboy Burger, BBQ Burger which were all good. Prices are a just a tad high for burgers. Overall, we would come back and enjoy the fun vibe, specially out in the patio area.

Went here for a birthday and it's such a cute, lively spot. The vibe is definitely more loud and…read moreenergetic with that open-air, indoor-outdoor feel. I also loved that it's pet friendly, which makes it even more fun for casual hangouts. The food was good, pretty standard bar food, nothing over the top but still enjoyable. The drinks were okay, not anything that really stood out, but they got the job done. Service was solid though, our group was taken care of the whole time. Overall, this is a great place for larger groups, birthdays, or just a fun night out with friends. I wouldn't come here for something more intimate like an anniversary, but for a lively, social vibe it's a good choice.