i've figured out that eating in scottsdale/phoenix isn't cheap or else you have to compromise; however, i also figured out a little trick at chelsea's: the sides. it's all about the sides.
the summer heat is relentless here, and it definitely affects my appetite - making it hard to eat enough during the day to keep me going. i'm a carb-heavy eater (as the dr. prescribed) so that makes it tougher. but at chelsea's, i can sit down and get a nice sized bowl of excellent mac & cheese, and two sides of vegetables and get out at $9 flat. this is about as good as it gets, not to mention the quality and portions you're getting for under $10.
this may sound cheap, and i don't really care what anyone else thinks, but try it and you won't be thinking the same. why go pay $9 bucks for a turkey sandwich (that i've had one million times over already) when you get variety and sustenance?