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| - Ok, seriously, talk about a dive.
My dad has been coming to this place religiously for a few years so about a year ago he dragged me along for our weekly dinner. It's the kind of place that you could totally walk right by without noticing it's even there. Walking in is like stepping back to the 80s with the dark atmosphere, old school (legitimately) bar decor, classic rock (if the games aren't on), and the beer flags. They've got an area with tables and booths, the bar seating, and a couple pool tables in the back. You'll see all types in here, too: young 20-something's, biker types, quiet guys at the bar, families in the booths...
This is all great but sadly, I think the last time the bathrooms were cleaned was in 1980, too. It's strange that this is the case because the rest of the bar and kitchen is immaculate.
They only have one small little griddle for cooking all the burgers they bust out but they clearly have a great system down. Every time I've been here the same cook was working and the bar staff consists of maybe three or four women. Fairly often the owner Terry is in and that's always a treat. He's so personable and so on top of things. It's hard to serve a beer as speedily as my dad can drink it, but Terry is always Johnny-on-the-spot and most of the other staff are pretty great, too.
For such a dive you would think the food would be a little lacking but no such thing. They serve up some of the best quesadillas, fish and chips, and burgers (according to my dad- I don't eat beef) that you can find in any bar in Chandler, Mesa, or Tempe.
Definitely one of my favorite spots for a calm and cool night to have some beers and chow down on great food. I totally recommend giving this place a shot, just make sure you hit the bathroom before heading over.
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