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| - Essence is a great addition to Tempe. The food is bistro style, the chef Eugenia does amazing things with savory and sweet alike. The ambience is nice, very simple and under done, it is funny how you have to get your own coffee, water and silverware, but that is bistro style and also keeps help costs down.
I go here for breakfast every other weekend, though it is not open on Sunday :( The food is amazing, the only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is the portions are too small and could be bigger without any effort. I would say it is a bit over priced, but Arizona breakfasts all are, so for this you get quality for your $12.
The mascarones are some of the best cookies I've ever had, get the caramel. I had the burger the other week and it was good, with a garlicy whole grain mustard and brioche bun, but it didn't hold up through the whole meal. The potato salad was way too mustardy.
I am thankful for Essence and everyone that works there, they are the envy of all other restaurants in the valley.
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