Looking for a fun, laid back place to hang out with friends in Central Phoenix, then The Main Ingredient is definitely the place!
This Coronado spot has been one of my favorite go to spots for a good sandwich, some amazing bits or just a good beer! The atmosphere is very laid back and casual, with one of the best little patio’s around! I highly recommend the artichoke dip, you won’t be disappointed!
We landed in Phoenix and wanted a quick bite to eat from a local establishment. This one fit the bill perfectly! Quaint little place that obviously supports local artists…love that. Location looks like a house with additions. We sat just inside the front door, but the seating outside looked nice. Service was very fast and polite. Pass on the chips and salsa. The chips were stale and the salsa tasted like straight tomato chunks and some hot sauce (that being said, my husband had no trouble eating it!) we split a Cuban sandwich and had the greens. Yum 🤤! It was so good. The rosemary flavor in the sandwich was the bomb, and I could have eaten an entire plate of the salad greens. The tables had a nasty residue on them and the menus (although wipeable) were filthy with dried food. I had tea to drink, but my husband loved their beer. This place, although not 5-star worthy, is worth a try. I think they’re really trying🙂
Enjoy a nice lunch date with my daughter. When she asked for grilled cheese I knew just the place and another win. I ordered the Asiago chicken sandwich with a spin, I asked for turkey instead of chicken. Success. Great vibe here. Dog friendly patio, fast service, good music and beautiful patio. Grab a friend or a few and enjoy! PS bike friendly, I saw a bike rack out front!
Cute and cozy place for sandwiches and a drink after work. Inside dining area looks like the inside of a house with couple of rooms for dining. Good music. The patio, for outside dining, is much nicer, roomier, and quieter. Lots of misters on for the summer weather. They do have happy hour from 2-6pm, Tues-Fri. All day happy hour on Mondays.
My beer was super cold just how I like it with these warm AZ nights, the menu looked good , I would definitely come back to try the food on the menu. We came on a Thursday night and it was not too packed, sat at the bar and had a great time .
Really cute date spot!
This place was a seat yourself situation, we sat outside as the sunset. The misters were on and it was actually really nice. The patio is just as large as the inside so there’s lots of seating.
I got the RB & C and I loved it. - Roast beef, topped with muenster & creamy horseradish sauce, on baguette. I got a green salad for the side with a balsamic vinaigrette.
The drink I got was Nicole's Last Word. I love gin drinks and I’m going to claim that this is the best gin drink I’ve ever had. - Hendricks Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime, Amarena Cherry - do yourself a favor and order her last word. (The other drink in the photo is a jalapeño margarita)
Service was sweet and attentive. I believe it was Katy that served us (the lady with the awesome glasses) - thank you for your recommendations and service tonight!
I will be back.
We loved our low-key lunch here. Everyone's food was beautiful and tasted as such. We also enjoyed our drinks and the laid-back atmosphere. The highlights were the breakfast biscuit sandwich, tuna salads, and the rosemary potatoes. The only drawback was the wait for the food.
Wow! What a phenomenal eating experience. This food was absolutely delicious. My first visit to this establishment was on Thursday 7th. April. It was so good I had to come back the next day. Friday 8th. And about the staff, they kind, gracious and very knowledgeable of the items on the menu. I will be frequenting this restaurant/ establishment as a regular moving forward. Keep up the great work. This food and establishment is a hidden I will continue to endorse good restaurant and good food. This is certainly one of them. I recommend this establishment with 100% certainty of you enjoying the food. Happy eating!
A friend and I chose this place on recommendation from others. We went in the evening and sat outside. It’s perfect weather right now for enjoying their patio. My friend’s steak salad and my veggie tacos with refried beans was so good! And the perfect amount to enjoy without leftovers. Will definitely come again.
Just had drinks as we were at the beginning of a crawl, didn't want to fill up at spot #1. Food looks really good. Would like to see more interesting starters, small plates. Id love to come back with an appetite because plates coming out looked tasty! Drinks were really good. Interesting variety, and well-executed!
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