Gabby’s Sports Bar & Grill has been around since 1983 along the Old 87, making it one of the closest bars to the grave of legendary Phoenix drinker-musician Waylon Jennings. Over the years, Gabby’s has stuck to its roadhouse-style roots. Expect karaoke nights, a lively patio, TVs and two pool tables. There’s even a menu […]
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This pop-up (now storefront) debuted at the 2018 PHX Night Market. Part of what puts Genbu Waffles a cut above is its sourcing of local and organic ingredients. But there are also some impressive combinations on this menu. For the matcha-obsessed, try the Matcha Green Serpent – matcha waffles, two scoops of ice cream, a […]
Set on a gravel parking lot next to Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, Gill’s Grounds at first glance resembles nothing more than a wood shack. But the double-drive-thru coffee shop is full of heart – and caffeine. In 2015, after a 20-year stint in the U.S. Army, Chris Gill brought his love of coffee and military […]
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Years ago, having a large pool with a wave-maker and a slide or two was good enough to call yourself a “water park.” But thanks to establishments like Mesa’s Golfland Sunsplash, modern water parks more resemble amusement parks, with a variety of rides and water slides seemingly engineered by thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies. Sunsplash boasts attractions […]
Bet you never knew there were so many ways to eat eggs – omelets, frittatas, crepes: at the Good Egg, there’s an incredible list of combinations and possibilities. Sandwiches, salads, and other breakfast offerings are provided for those who aren’t enamored with ova.
Downtown Mesa has welcomed all sorts of geekery with open arms and Gotham City Comics & Coffee is no exception. Owners Kevin Johnson and Miguel Vega have made a haven for comic book lovers, the video game obsessed and anime aficionados at this comic book shop and coffee bar. The shop hosts video game tournaments, […]
Green Corner is a small, counter-service Middle Eastern restaurant situated in a somewhat drab shopping center in Mesa. What it lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in hospitality and good home cooking. Meze stalwarts like hummus, falafel, dolmas, and baba ghanoush are excellent. Entrees include a very good gyro plate – the meat is […]
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Synthwave, arcade, motorsports, movies, food, and beer. If any of these things interest you, this is the place you will want to be.
There’s no clearer illustration of how this Mesa mainstay toes the line between family-friendly establishment and dive bar than its claw machine, which is filled with stuffed animals and, ahem, adult novelties. Beyond this incongruous mix of innocence and outrageousness, Groggy’s offers numerous pool tables and a relaxed environment, no matter how intense the billiards […]
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Step through the door at Guru Palace, and you’ll find yourself inside a cocoon of Indian opulence that hints at all the excellent Punjabi cuisine on the menu. It’s all so soothing that you might be compelled to curl up and take a snooze, especially after you’ve splurged on luscious plates of curry, fragrant biryani, […]
The first thing you’ll notice at this neighborhood bar on Mesa’s Main Street is that you can smoke inside. That’s because there aren’t technically windows, just screens, meaning it’s actually one large enclosed patio. (The bar switched to this model after the 2007 statewide smoking ban.) The staff says the Hambone dates back to 1956, […]