Sprouts Farmers Market

1959 W Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Jake S. writes: Sprouts is probably the best place in the East valley to get most of your groceries.  Their produce is fresh and the prices are excellent.  Seriously, buying stuff at Sprouts is cheaper than buying at CostCo, and you don't need to buy 500 pounds of…

Sam's Club

1225 N Gilbert Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Sarah S. writes: Just your typical warehouse club right?  I guess that depends on your definition of typical.  Sam's club has hours just for buisness members starting at 7:00am.  You can also fax in or go online and have them shop for you.  All you do is go in a pay…

Costco

595 S Galleria Way
Chandler, AZ 85226

Jasmine C. writes: Love this place and love the samples.  I try not to go to often because I spend way to much money.

Costco

2887 S Market Street
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Sarah S. writes: I find this location is great.  It also is the least crowded here in the valley.  The parking lot is also well laid out and it is hard to get a bad parking spot.

Costco has things that Sam's Club does not.  I feel that their bakery is superior.  I…

Alpine Valley Bread Company

550 W Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210

Sarah S. writes: How could you not LOVE a bread store?  It smells so good inside.  They also sell bread there at a discount.  Three loaves for $1.00 or two for $1.00 depending on how old it is.  I will stock up on bread and it lasts more than a month past the date…

Ash Avenue Comics & Books

810 S Ash Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

Bonnie G. writes: It was a dawdling day off for us 'non-traditional' workers. After a relaxing lunch at Green and some browsing at East Side, I felt like just sitting somewhere and looking at stuff. I had heard nothing but good things about Ash Avenue Comics, but when…

Pat Murphy's Pub & Grill

3215 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Alicia B. writes: I don't really want to tell you 'bout this place. Should I? Maybe I shouldn't. After all, it's a gem. Maybe I should be selfish and keep it to myself.

Yeah, I really don't want to tell you how great this place is. I don't want to tell you that the…

New Tokyo Food Market

3435 W Northern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051

Kendo U. writes: Whoa!  This was an unexpected find for me.  I was in town for business randomly searching around for something to eat and I came across this place by accident.  Good selection of snacks (loaded up for the hotel room).  Not the full blown places like…

Whirlwind Golf Club

Chandler, AZ 85224

w w. writes: Okay so I've never golfed here, but I have toured the golf course in a cart that I'm sure was going 1mph and had a beer from a private party I wasn't invited to.  Does that count?

I was here the other day to pick some stuff up after we had a golf…

Williams Magda MD

9767 N 91st St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

w w. writes: Okay so I haven't been to the doctor in forever, but I remember having to wait ridiculous lengths of time in the waiting room the last time I went and then at least another 20 minutes before the doctor came in to see me.

But when I was here the other…

Alphagraphics Printshops of the Future

720 W Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284

John S. writes: I live in way south chandler and so this place is always a long trip, but I frequent this place because the have great prices and impeccable service.  They have saved me on more than one occasion with a print job that needed to be turned around the…

Vidal Sassoon

6961 E 5th Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Julie W. writes: Vidal Sassoon has given me the best haircuts of my life!

I've tried to find comparable stylists and they just don't exist. Unless I can find someone trained from Vidal Sassoon working at a different salon, I'll always be disappointed.

I started…

Einstein Bros Bagels

6350 S McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283

Bone D. writes: This place is my spot. Drip coffee that is the best in town, go with the bold European blend or the Vanilla blend. Love those egg bagel sandwiches, the turkey sausage or the spinach mushroom swiss are the best in my opinion. The service is quick, and…

First Watch

4422 N 75th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Diana F. writes: One of my favorite little breakfast spots. They actually serve breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a specific menu for each. Since I'm not much of an egg eater, but still enjoy the idea of breakfast, I generally order from the brunch menu. The prices…

X-Pools

3370 N Hayden Road
PMB 123-530
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Larry C. writes: ** UPDATE  06-05-08 ***
I get detailed bills emailed in PDF that lets me archive what work was done when... It goes into my gmail so its one component of my house set on cruise control

** Update 1-31-07**
Still sparkles.  I wanted to come back to a bad…

Picnic Company Gourmet Ca

7117 E 3rd Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Diana F. writes: This is a great little lunch spot. Neatly tucked away among galleries and shops in Old Town Scottsdale, this gem was bustling at lunch time today when I went. Despite the crowd, I ordered and received my lunch promptly, and didn't even have to…

A- Professional Locks

Tempe, AZ 85281

Lauren V. writes: this is a great monday  morning...oops...monday afternoon review. first, let me set the scene for you:

it's Sunday night. I've spent literally the entire day nursing a hangover wtih frozen pizza and Sex and the City dvds. finally, around 8 p.m. after…

Sun Devil Auto Glass

Valleywide
Tempe, AZ 85281

Stevey P. writes: WOW.  What awesome, professional, same-day, we-come-to-you window replacement service!  Sun Devil Auto Glass was the silver lining in an otherwise stab-my-eyeball experience.

They came in at the cheapest of 3 places I quoted that morning.  I called…

Native New Yorker

110 S Val Vista Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Cyndi S. writes: Our family travels 6 hours from San Diego once or twice a year...  our major goal while visiting.... get to Native New Yorker.  We have yet to find a Wings Place that comes anywhere near the Native New Yorker!!  (We want a location in San Diego!!!)…

The Spicery

7141 N 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301

w w. writes: If you haven't been to Glendale's historic district, you should really check it out.  It's filled with shops, antique stores and restaurants, many of which are still in their original building.  And when I say original, I'm talking the late 1800's.…

Rogue West

3593 W Northern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051

John A. writes: Well first of all, what everyone has told me about this place and what I have read is basically true. This is a great little hideaway and the jukebox is prime for punks and psycho/rockabilly lovers.

The drinks were dirt cheap and wonderful. I was…

The Office Bar and Grill

10767 N. 116th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

w w. writes: Hooray! There is a new bar open by me!! Finally! Woo Hoo!
To understand my excitement, you must first also understand that I live really far out. My apartments are on the way to Fountain Hills.  And it's not unusual to find a coyote running through my…

Safeway

4747 E Elliot Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Katie F. writes: I have to tell you all that if you are planning a baby shower for anyone you should for sure check out the cup-cake cakes at Safeway. First of all, they are very affordable and second of all, they are too cute!  You know since you are at Safeway, you…

Whole Foods Market

5120 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282

Jennifer S. writes: To be honest, the reason I initially checked out this place was because of it's name, "Whole Foods".  Just the name sounds wholesome, and me, being someone who is into healthy eating, I figured I'd check it out.  And WOW, the whole store is organic??…

Angelo's Italian Ice and Gelato

1548 E Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85034

w w. writes: It's hot outside...you're sweating.  You very possibly could be on the verge of road rage...What do you do? You go to Angelo's, that's what!

I don't know about you, but gelato always puts me in a good mood and this place is no exception. They have…

JFCS-People's Thrift Shop

2946 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Elle T. writes: *Clean, very well organized small shop
*Purchased "Zen Rock Garden" kit for $5 (it was brand-spanking new and in wrapping)
*Scored a set of bamboo trays for a quarter each
*Always feel staff are friendly and helpful

(JFCS is an agency that serves…

Behind the Mask Hockey Supply

3131 E Thunderbird Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Tim J. writes: I have been shopping at former NHL goaltender Randy Exelby's store(s) for more than 10 years now and I can't say enough good things about them.
They have the best selection, best prices and best service.
The staff is knowledgeable and helpful and…

Caskets and More

6712 E Broadway Road
Mesa, AZ 85206

Sarah S. writes: After DH's mother passed away last year we dealt with a lot of places for casket and headstones.  We would recommend this place highly.  They were not the best price for the casket, but they were for the headstone.

They do not keep regular hours.…

Dolce Luna Gelato

4647 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85048

Leslie S. writes: I go there for the coffee and the atmosphere. It is very nicely appointed and the coffee is great. Plus free wi-fi which they really don't advertise too much.

Grace Community Church

1200 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282

R T. writes: A large and welcoming non-denominational Christian church in Tempe, AZ.  Pastoral staff are excellent and many resources (classes, groups, etc.) are available to fulfill a wide variety of needs.  When I moved to the area years ago, I tried several…

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance

2779 S Market Street
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Sarah S. writes: You know, it is hard to go wrong when you have a store coupon, manufactuers coupons and the items you want are on sale too!

I LOVE Ulta.  It is the only place that still sells my haircolor.  They have a rewards program where you can earn free stuff…

Usury Mountain Recreation Area

Mesa, AZ 85209

Karinna A. writes: I will update this with a better address and directions, but this is one of my most favorite hikes when I am in AZ.  I can take the easy way and go up and down in an hour (quite a workout actually) or I can take more challenging and rocky routes to…

CVS Pharmacy

914 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282

Jennifer S. writes: I have been to many CVSs in my time and this one is the best! First reason I like it is because it's in walking distance from my apartment (which I know means nothing to you since you don't live with me).  They have everything imaginable to man in…

Famous Wings

3623 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Prissy C. writes: Everybody needs a local watering hole and the Famous Wing provides the perfect- no fuss environment. It's under new ownership as of April 2007, so some of the greasy spoon legacy should be working itself out. But if you want a nice cold beer, good…

Stamp Works

238 S Wall St
Chandler, AZ 85225

MaryLou D. writes: 5 stars isn't enough for my favorite Rubber Stamp store!  Nick is so creative and knowledgeable and helpful and caring and has the most beautiful stamps and her samples hanging all over the walls are gorgeous and inspiring!  I have made the most…

Go-Kat-Go

5102 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Thomas S. writes: Am I cool enough for Go Kat Go? Am I worthy of the tiki bar? Am I worthy of the vast coaster selection? As a non smoker, could I use the trendy ash trays that say things like "Jesus Doesn't Like When You Smoke"? And Betty Paige? WTF? I like Betty…

Lingerie Bowl

Phoenix, AZ 85073

Jean W. writes: Welcome to a whole different kind of padding.

Az Music

3510 E Bell Rd Ste 8
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: A-Z Music is a little mom 'n' pop store that manages to pack a whole lotta instruments into a small place.  The owners are super friendly and although the prices are a little higher than you'll find at places like Guitar Center, you get more…

MacMedia

6928 E 5th Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

w w. writes: If you're in the market for a Mac, this is the place to go.  The staff is awesome and extremely knowledgeable.  And they even will fix your Mac in-house, which is pretty rare.  Since they don't have to send it out anywhere to be fixed, you'll get…