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| - I absolutely LOVE coming here for brunch! Although the wait tends to be quite excessive, I usually can grab a single seat at the bar within minutes of my arrival. When there are 2-3 of us, we are usually seated at the bar within 15 mins upon arrival (Tip: ALWAYS ALWAYS head for the bar.) I've frequented this location over a dozen times and have yet to sit at an actual table (I've lost my appetite after 45 mins and, once it hits an hour I've gone from hungry to borderline postal...no thanks).
Service (5 stars all the way): Not one time have I come here and not been greeted with a warm smile and friendly face. The bartenders are the best servers (since that's all I've experienced). Being a regular helps, they always know what drink I want before I order...makes my life so much easier. It seems that they get tastier and tastier with each visit. Try the Mmm Mmm Mimosa.
Food (5 stars): Some of the food items tend to rotate with the season. If you have an opportunity, try the Sweet Potato Pancakes. Man! They're so good. I typically get The Snooze Classic (3 cage free eggs cooked anyway you like, hash browns, choice of meat and toast), which I sub the meat for avocado and the toast for a pancake for a small up charge (sweet potato of course)! If you love Eggs Benedict, they have quite the selection. And these are NOT your obvious selections either. You have the option of mix and matching those bad boys for an optimal experience. I opt for either the Benny Goodman (Lox style salmon and cream cheese, poached cage free eggs, cream cheese hollandaise blended with sun dried tomato and caper relish on sourdough) or the Bella! Bella! Benny (Thin slices of prosciutto, Taleggio cheese, perfectly poached eggs on toasted ciabatta, topped with cream cheese hollandaise, balsamic glaze and arugula). I'm certain at some point I will try other menu options however, for right now, I'm sticking to the items that pacify my cravings for good food!
Atmosphere (4 stars): I've visited 3 of their 4 valley locations. Gilbert has been my place of choice (perhaps they make the best drinks..or maybe its because I'm a creature of habit..who knows...LOL). Tempe is ALWAYS crowded due to the location near the college. It may also be the fact that another awesome restaurant shares the sidewalk and entrance with Snooze so, folks probably toggle back and forth. They could use additional seating for those waiting. The Phoenix location is in a prime area (Biltmore-Camelback). I've only visited there once but, the crowds are not as popular as the other locations I've frequented (maybe folks in the area haven't caught on to the Snooze concept. LOL). The decor almost reminds me of the 50's.
Snooze is a definite must if you haven't tried them yet. Expect a wait on the weekends. It's worth it if you're hungry.
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