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| - Since we have a kid who attends and lives at ASU Polytech, we like to drive down there and treat him to lunch or dinner every week or two. His favorite place to eat near campus is Sweet Tomatoes, so we have dined at this location many, many times.
This location has a very unique decorating scheme. It is fashioned like a farmhouse/barn as a tip of the hat to the agricultural history of south Gilbert, and it is huge compared to other Sweet Tomatoes we have visited.
The service is friendly and efficient, and the soup/salad/side choices are fresh and extensive. Go hungry!
One word of caution: This is a snowbird hangout during the winter season, and the 'birds seem to occupy several tables in large groups much longer than local patrons. We were seated, ate, and left within an hour, while the older folks next to us at a table set for 10 were there when we arrived and were there when we left. Avoid visiting at lunchtime in the winter if you can.
Second word of caution: Although the woman's bathroom is clean, I have never visited this place when it didn't "stink" in there...like something is wrong with the sewer system. I don't know where the smell is coming from, but management should make an effort to find out what is going on.
As for the food, I was surprised that they had tomatoes and lettuce in such good shape considering the recent freezes in Mexico which destroyed 80-100% of the winter crops. Management even posted a sign apologizing for a shortage of favorites like cucumbers and zucchini, but I honestly did not notice a lack of variety.
A final word: The Club Veg coupons are better than the ones in the newspaper, so it's well-worth checking out their website and joining.
I'll be back. It's good.
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