We have been going to Uncle Bears since the very first one opened in Gilbert. We use to talk to the owner (Todd) all the time even. Not sure if he still owns the chain or not.
That said; we ate at the Mesa location (Ellsworth/Baseline) last night, and I must say, it was a bit dissapointing. Food took longer then usual to arrive, and the fries were cold. The Fish & Chips which I use to rate the best were more like square fish sticks (like you can buy in the frozen section). The worse was the Herd Chopped Beef burger. It was very dry, almost no onions and literally looked like they took 1-2 hamburger patties and tore them in to pieces. I'm hoping this is just a Chef change that can be corrected, or we won't be stopping in here very much anymore. :(
The beer was still good....and cold.