The Orange Table
Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Greek and Mediterranean [Edit]
7373 E Scottsdale MallScottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 424-6819
- Hours:
Mon 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tue-Thu 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sun 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Garage
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Breakfast, Lunch
- Alcohol: Full Bar
43 Reviews for The Orange Table
Having read some rave reviews of this place, I checked it out for lunch and was quite pleased with what I found. The tables are indeed quite orange, and their sandwiches are among the best I've ever tasted. Details and combinations of flavor are given a lot of attention, making sandwiches quite nummy and different than other places which specialize in sandwiches. They even threw in a small chocolate to finish it up! The only other place I've seen that done is my kitchen. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that the location is a bit hard to find if your not from the 'dale, and there was a bit of a wait involved after ordering food. The maxim that good food takes time to make has been proven here, but it was a minor setback and I will definitely return.
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I always wanted to try this place and today I finally did. This is the best breakfast that I ever had in Phoenix!
I was extremely impressed of the service...when my breakfast companion and I walked through the door until we left, the servers made us feel welcome. When the girl at the front told us that it would be a 15 minute wait (which was only 5) she actually asked if we wanted something to drink. Everybody else also as attentive and very sweet.
I ended up with the Veggie Scramble with green chiles. It was delicious (I didn't even need ketchup!) and I even loved my sour dough toast. (And I never eat toast) My companion had the White Flannel Corned Beef Hash. She let me try it....this was the best thing that I ever tasted in my life!!! I definitely know what I would be ordering next time. We also split a banana pancake that was out of this world.
I was in heaven. Next time the hash and a chocolate chip pancake.
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i knew we'd have a good time at the Orange Table after reading all the positive reviews on yelp.
we visited on the first morning of our weekend trip to scottsdale. we ordered...
a mamosa - typical but always a great brunch drink.
a glass or oj - extremely fresh
1 plate of pancakes - can't go wrong with freshly made pancakes!
the monaco - very smelly provolone so it was delicious.
the white flannel - breakfast winner!!! i've had many salty corned beef hash but theirs was seasoned perfectly!
the hatch - we were pleasantly surprised to find the chicken very moist.
the bohemian deluxe(?) - with a little sprinkle of tabasco, this dish was superb.
the servers were kind and we loved the laid back decor. we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast and it definitely started the weekend on a positive note.
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I work next door to the Orange Table and frequent it for coffee quite regularly, sometimes for lunch. The coffee whether you get an espresso drink or just a cup of coffee is always great. The food is always good, just make sure you have enough time to get it. Sue the owner is quite unapolegtic about the service, she insists that because everything is made fresh it takes time, I think they could still be more efficient and speed some things up. If you go for breakfast, get the any of the corn beef hash items they make, mmmm tasty.
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OK, now I've had breakfast here too. Thank God I rode my bike up here! I feel like a whale. I ate the strawberry pancakes and bacon. I know, I am a real health nut. I had to try the pancakes though after all I've heard, and they were pretty delicious. But the best thing by far was the freshy fresh squeezed orange juice. Oh my God, I am in love. Seriously I just paid $3.25 for 12 ounces of orange juice, and I would do it again in a minute. I only wish this orange juice cost the same as a gallon of gas so I could afford more of it! If you come here for nothing else come for the free WIFI & OJ.
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06/14/2008
I just ate at The Orange Table for the first time and it was wonderful. I biked up there for… Read more »
Their strawberry pancakes are effing amazing! Well, at least the syrup is--they make it with your order. No Joke. The pancakes themselves are pretty good. Orange Table is one of (if not #1) our favorite places for breakfast in Scottsdale.
Best of all--if you have a pooch you can bring him/her and sit on the patio.
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Love the Orange Table -- a true indie business smack in the middle of Scottsdale Mall. Beer tastings, sake tastings, inventive sandwiches and breakfasts.
Sue is an awesome restaurateur who deserves some serious props for maintaing a business with personality and soul.
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I actually had a really good breakfast here. I had the monkey cakes, which were really really good. The atmosphere was funky diner meets casual coffee shop. A little on the pricey side....I think anything over $12 total per person for breakfast is too high. (that's me though). Overall a good selection of breakfast menu items. I would recommend it!!! The only complaint is that they need to turn up the A/C in the summer.....WAAAAY to warm to eat.
This place is definitely 5-star quality food, but simply slow service. Expect to wait a while before you sit, and then wait a long time before your food comes. Breakfast on the weekend will be about a 2 hour ordeal.
Having said that - the food is fantastic, all sauces are homemade daily. Everything is fresh, large portions. Their bloody marys and mimosas are excellent. I'm partial to choosing "Green Flannel" for breakfast, and without a doubt you must get "The Rustler" for the single best lunch sandwich in the history of lunch sandwiches.
I have brought every out of town visitor there for several years and they always say "that's the best sandwich I've ever had". So - go give it a try. If you don't want the Rustler, try the Bitchin' Chicken.
I've never been there in the evening, but I intend on going for microbrews and live music sometime soon.
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I'm sorry Orange Table but this hurts me more than it hurts you. I've been to this restaurant more times than I can count. The food is ridiculously good but the service gets progressively worse. My husband and I went for brunch on a Saturday, a dumb idea in retrospect as half the free world had the same idea that we had. We waited about 45 minutes for a table, which was partially our fault as we didn't realize there was a sign in sheet. Once we got a table our waitress was so bad it was laughable. No, seriously. Another couple a few tables down was also laughing. As a former waitress of 6 long, excruciating years, I'm pretty understanding if my server is "in the weeds". Ours clearly was but chose the "if they ignore them they'll go away" approach of solving problems. She slammed our drinks on the table and when I pointed out the elderflower liqueur was missing from my drink she got pissy with me and rudely yanked it from the table. Of course the food was delicious as always but it's ashame that I have to take away a star due to the abysmal service.
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07/29/2007
I love this little place. It's a bit hard to find but worth the effort of poking around the odd… Read more »
Ok, there's already dozens of reviews for this place so I'll try to keep this shorter than normal. Stopped in here the other day at 7am sharp on Friday morning as they were opening up. Pulled up a chair at the bar and got started with a gin and grapefruit juice, my breakfast drink of choice. Great drink, the grapefruit juice tasted like it might be fresh squeezed, not sure, but it was quality.
I ordered the regular pancakes with their specially made jalapeno sausage links on the side. Both were delicious, and more food that I could pack down. The pancakes almost had a french toast like quality to them, they must be liberal with the amount of eggs in the mix. Very good, but very hot. They seemed to have this amazing ability to retain heat like a Phoenix parking lot. Let them cool a bit so you don't roast the roof of your mouth. Don't know if the syrup was real maple syrup, or the evil HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup). I'll have to ask next time.
Pricing is on the higher side, at least for my miserly self, but I felt like I got what I paid for. Service was great too, however I should qualify that with the fact that I was one of three people in the restaurant. I'll be taking out of towners here on the next stop.
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I really enjoyed the lunch I had at The Orange Table, and the service was actually quite attentive. The menu has a large variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads. There are additional items available for dinner but I can imagine it is tough to get a table.
We went late in the noon lunch hour and did not have to wait long. We were assured a couple of times that we would be seated soon but I wasn't too worried as we used the time to read over the very descriptive menu.
I would give it four stars for the great food and friendly service. The fifth star comes from their great selection of beers. Beer is just as good to pair with a meal as wine and The Orange Table obviously recognizes that. I will definitely be going back.
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Key Yelp: Inventive, fun and outstanding breakfasts in a tragically cool hip setting. A MUST if you are in Scottsdale.
Review: Ate here two days in a row during my recent visit to see friends in Phoenix. Yes, two days in a row. Why? Three words: Jalapeno Pecan Pancakes.
I swear, this was one of those culinary eureka moments. That feeling of being in love with a new concoction at first bite. You immediately recognize that you will be cursed to crave going forward. The pleasure is balanced by the curse: you live 1500 miles away and multiple feeble attempts to recreate this dish at home will fail miserably. Google'd the recipe: nada.
The dish, whose order was prompted by my server on morning one, was a pancake Epiphany. I don't even like pancakes, but I love hot and sweet and this thing rocked it. Perfect pancakes, with a hot fluffy core and soft, hot but sweet rendered fresh jalapenos inside and on top, sharing real estate with fresh, nutty pecans and hot syrup in its own nifty little container. Served with "breakfast meat" or fruit, I chose bacon which was thick, crisp and non-generic. AWESOME.
Fresh juices abound. Coffee was robust. I ate a fresh yogurt fruit granola dish with honey that was killer. Returned day 2 with my friend to reveal my find. Verdict? We have a winner. Crucial tip, which is why I am giving this place 5 stars: they will make ONE PANCAKE if you want, instead of a whole order. They have many pancake specialties beyond the jalapeno one. How user friendly is that when you just want a side pan cake with eggs or something else? Sandwiches and everything else looked phenomenal: I have never had corn beef hash and I regret not trying their version(s).
I left knowing that whoever owns this place really cares about what they are doing - and that is a great feeling.
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What can be said about Orange Table that hasn't already been said? The food is amazing. Over the years, the menu has been tweaked a bit, but the consistency of quality has remained the same.
Yes, if you go, you will have to wait for your food. Everything is prepared when you order it, and that usually means it takes extra time. Slow service? Eh... occasionally, but not always. Again, usually it's because the kitchen needs more time to prepare your food, but I wouldn't say the servers themselves are always slow. My tea glass has rarely been empty for long at Orange Table.
I will admit. I'm a bit biased. I used to live near Orange Table and Sue kept me fed for the three years I lived in the neighborhood. But the reason I kept coming back because the food was incredible and the staff always made me feel welcome. And sometimes, that's worth the wait.
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Yes, the service is slow, but the food is fantastic. I say this while eating leftovers for breakfast... so. yummy.
Great cheese selection, awesome, jam packed menu, cool drink list.
I had the cheese, garlic and tomato lavosh pizza (I can't remember the name) - YUM. yum. I put some avocado on it for breakfast this morning, and it was killer.
Go here. Have a snack first. Brush off the waitstaff, because they seemed to get friendlier and friendlier as the night went on. yum.
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All I gotta say is "Monkey Cakes." Holy Mother of God, they were a delight to the senses.
I've had the omelettes there too -- absolutely wonderful.
The service is less than stellar. Sort of the "tragic hipster/totally unaffected" vibe. If you can get past that, good, because your tummy will be happy!
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The quality of restaurants - of all retail vendors actually, but restaurants in particular - is strongly influenced by the the amount of business they do with people "just passing through."
This is nowhere more apparent than in tourist hot spots, where crappy businesses can flourish on nothing but location and a working kitchen. A prime location for a good restaurant is kind of like bottle-blonde hair and a boob job on an already attractive woman: providing plenty of additional attention (frequently from uninformed hacks and wankers) while stifling future growth and quality. Why bother if they're gonna come anyway?
There are tons of them in places like Scottsdale where people sweep in to enjoy the weather in winter then leave. There are tons of them everywhere. Yelp should actually institute some kind of transience coefficient to help identify such places so we can avoid them.
Oh wait, they have. You just go to an unfamiliar city and look for a place with lots of reviews by people who seem to respect food. Then you physically locate the place (which can be tough since the only reason it's flourishing is due to local love, so it'll likely be some spot practically designed to hide from view). Of course this process of exploration will probably get you out of your car and introduce many collateral discoveries - a useful benefit.
And when you've finally found it where you'll be is at The Orange Table.
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Tragically hip. Tragically mediocore service (they serve good coffee, the staff should really drink more...let's pick up the pace here people!). Tragically, not in my comfort zone anymore. What's not so tragic is the freakin' white flannel hash. The bomb. Perfect everytime. I purposely leave some in the corners of my mouth so I can continue to snack on it as I walk to my car.
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4.5 Stars!
I am pretty sure that there are plenty of people who get frustrated by The Orange Table. Service is slow and it seems to be a bit disorganized. The wait can be long - not just for a table, but also for your food.
If its Saturday or Sunday breakfast, lunch or brunch-type meal, sit back, relax and take in the Scottsdale Center of the Arts and maybe even have a mojito, bloody mary, mimosa, or even choose a glass from their great WBTG (wines by the glass) program. If you're trying to have a work-day-hour-lunch, you'll be late back to the office. This is not a quick in, quick out option. If you're looking to fill your work day appetite, call in for take out.
I've had many versions of their omelets, pancakes, their seasonal cheese and fruit bagel option, lox and bagel, and today I had the Caprese. It was pretty good. Standard with the 4.5 rating. The mozzarella was good, not great. The tomatoes were a little under-ripe. But the sea salt, basil and olive oil are of obvious quality and even a tomato can have a bad day.
Like you might notice from my other reviews, I learn how to 'use' a place in so that I can get the greatest value for the money I am about to spend. I know its going to be packed on the weekend, so I go with my personal reading materials in tow, get a caffeinated beverage while I wait (they'll add it to your tab), and watch the people get frustrated. Because I am usually alone, I usually ask to sit at the counter and it works out really well for me. I strongly suggest a cappuccino or espresso either before or during your meal; oh, and let's not forget the fresh squeezed oj that I am pretty sure makes the world go around!
Folks, they have 11 tables inside, and probably seven or eight outside. The food is worth the wait, and the service staff, albeit a bit harried, is so friendly, especially if you're friendly to serve.
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I have to agree with most of the other reviews for 'The Orange Table' in that the food is great, the atmosphere is awesome, and the service is a bit slow...
Slow service is the only reason for minus one star... Other than that, what a cute little hidden gem! When my friend Marci H suggested we meet for lunch at The Orange Table last week, I was psyched to try it!
If it weren't for my friend, I'm not sure I would've ever found this spot... but I'm so glad I did! It has a lot of character with the orange tables, local artwork, colorful atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, etc... Another place where I can feel comfortable going solo and it's dog friendly too!
I was feeling like something light and I went with the green salad with a scoop of their Artisan Tuna Salad on top - it was served with the balsamic dressing on the side along with delicious hearty multi-grain wheat bread and a mini Hershey's chocolate. How cute is that?
Marci went with the fresh mozzarella salad. That looked tasty as well. She ordered a side of their olive bread. I looked around at other diners and everything I saw looked fresh, colorful, and appealing. The menu is huge so there is something for everyone!
I will be back soon for sure to try The Orange Table's breakfast and some of their other lunch options as well... I'll just make sure I'm not in a rush when I go back. I recommend you do the same - go check it out when you're not in a hurry and you can sit down and enjoy the charming ambiance and the fresh, colorful, delicious food!
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Top quality ingredients! I highly recommend that you try this for breakfast or lunch.
It's a really cute little place (and a little hard to find). Free Wifi makes it a great place to get things done too.
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Call me crazy but I thought the Orange Table was ok. I went there with friends to have "the best burger ever", which I thought was good, but not "the best burger ever." The thing that killed me was that they don't have French fries. How can you serve burgers and not have fries!? It just ain't right. And it isn't cheap, either.
The decor and restaurant is decorated well, modern and cool. The staff is friendly, hip 20-somethings.
The menu is limited, traditional items with a twist. They have independent and Mom and Pop company's sodas.
Maybe I should give it another chance since it was my one and only experience there. But, it just wasn't enough to make me want to go back. Good, but not great.
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I came here twice in one day and had the same server both times! My brother is a regular here and swore by it, so we did breakfast then came back a few hours later for lunch. Between the two of us we had corned beef hash plate (eat it with Cholula -- a fabulous tip from our server!!), the pecan jalepeno pancakes, and a smoked salmon omlette for breakfast. Everything was solid. For lunch, I got the prosciutto sandwich, and my brother got the Arrogant Bastard Burger. OMG. That was one tasty burger!! Easily the best burger in Phoenix, Delux ain't got nothing on them! The prosciutto sandwich was good, but I wished that I had ordered my own burger instead.... at least I know better for next time!
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The food here is wonderful. I always have a difficult time deciding on the jalapeno pecan pancakes or the green flannel hash, but the outcome is always very good.
Now slow service doesn't really bother me. I think quality food takes time and I appreciate that process. However, I think the problem isn't that service is slow more so, it's inattentive. I tend to get the same waiter most of the time there and he delivered once out of 7 or 8 times. The issue with this guy is that he spends his time flirting with the female customers and it's embarrassing when you're coffee cup and water glass are empty and you've been waiting for your bill for a half hour while two girls who don't seem interested endure his anecdotes. When that guy gets a girlfriend I may give this place 5 stars.
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So my friend Kristen got me a gift certificate for Orange Table. Actually, she didn't get me one, she got me twenty. The gift certificates only come in $5 each, so she wanted to be nice, and got me a lot.
This is great, that means I can return plenty of times, since Orange Table has plenty of tasty things to try. I've only been once, with said friend Kristen, and it was outstanding.
Another great thing I have found in Scottsdale.
Great sandwiches, great crepes and a cool atmosphere.
Can't wait to start using my certs...
Thanks Kristen and thanks Orange Table...
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I didn't realize The Orange Table was right next to SMOCA until we lunched here several days after visiting SMOCA. Service was crap but the sandwiches are darn tasty. I had the proscuitto and provolone melt with no veggies and on a baguette instead of the sourdough roll. The balsamic spread was unbelievably good. Seems like a great place for lunch if you work in the area.
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I really love the food here. But that is all I can say because the service is not so great. I have been here quite a few times because I actually crave the food. I especially love their Mexican chocolate late... sooo yummy! I have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and every time the food is excellent and the service is not. You kind of need the whole package to give 5 stars.
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You want a great meal, anytime of the day, come here; just don't come here for the service. The servers are nice, but service is slow, real slow.
Anyways, this eclectic neighborhood diner is tucked away in what is known as the Scottsdale Mall (not Scottsdale Fashion Square), right next to SMOCA and the Scottsdale Performing Arts Center.
Breakfast
I'm a big fan of breakfast and this is one of my favs in Phoenix.
If you are in the mood for something warm, hearty, and filling, or if you are a fan of corned beef/corned beef hash as I am, you have to get the white flannel. The corned beef is not that oily or fatty like most others. This one just seems to be very hearty and filling. The combination of the corned beef with the white onions, mushrooms, garlic and sour cream hits the spot.
If you are in the mood for something sweet, I would go with their monkey cakes (banana pancakes). The banana slices in the pancake are nice warm and gooey, just totally hits the spot. The batter of the pancake is pretty good, moist more on the heavy than the fluffy side, wish the edges were crispy, but I'm not complaining. Trust me.
The jalapeo pancakes with walnuts is another great dish, a strange pairing but it works!!! The maple syrup is jalapeo infused which gives you a hint of the jalapeo flavor without the heat. I love the fact that it's regionally influenced and, I also love the sweet and the heat of the dish.
Omelets also hold their weight.
The Monaco Omelet with roasted red peppers, garlic, and basil is a good choice. The Salmon Omelet with smoked salmon, tomatoes, capers, cream cheese and chives is also good, very rich and creamy.
Now let's talk lunch!!!
Okay, first and foremost, the Arrogant Bastard Burger is one of my top 5 burgers off all time!!! Delux has absolutely nothing on this place or burger. It's probably the best burger in AZ. No joke. The lb burger is made with Arrogant Bastard Beer; hence the name of the burger but the burger is juicy and the combination of provolone, crispy bacon, red onion, tomatoes, mayo and their homemade BBQ sauce totally works on a toasted/grilled bun, although the red onions are abnormally spicy. PLEASE, do not take anything off. Trust me. If anything, ask for extra BBQ sauce and mayo. Trust me. FYI, their burgers do not come with fries. But trust me when I say this, the burger is so delicious and filling that you won't notice it.
The Reuben is somewhere between solid and outstanding. It is also probably on my top 8 Reubens of all time. The sauerkraut is absolutely delicious on its own. It has a warm soury taste that I love (think artichoke hearts); actually, I wouldn't be surprised if that is what is in their sauerkraut that makes it soooo yummy!!! The Russian dressing that they lather on is tasty as well. The corned beef is piled on as well. Simply delicious.
The Loki (pronounced low key) is also ridiculously good!!! The combination of provolone cheese, the sweet and slightly tangy picked red onions, spicy jalapenos, the meaty and the heartiness of the corned beef, and the depth of the horseradish and dill mayo on that grilled/toasted rye bread works to perfection.
The Prosciutto Mozzarella Melt with provolone, tomato, basil, balsamic vinaigrette on sourdough is also a solid pick. Boy do they pile on the prosciutto. One thing that throws me off about the sandwich is that they actually don't put mozzarella in it, but you won't miss it once you take a bite.
The decor is not the greatest, but it fits the restaurant's eclectic/bohemianesc personality. Red and orange walls subtlety clash, but in a unique way it works. Neon beer signs lines one of the red walls, a slowly rotating art exhibit for local artists fill one of the other orange walls, which adds a nice touch.
This place is not your typical Scottsdale place. No glitz, glamour or pretentiousness about this place. It's just a neighborhood diner/restaurant, where you will see your regulars, the wait staff hanging on their days off and oh yea, just plain good unpretentious food, just like the decor and patron. Well the patrons are unpretentious...most of the time.
FYI, the sandwiches are huge.
4 1/2 Stars
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Monkey pancakes- not since cup cake came together has there been a more flavorful union! OJ is fresh, the baristas actually know what they're doing and the serving sizes are HUGE.
You might be put out that the tables aren't as orange as the name suggests, but it's easy to get over it.
Get there early to avoid a wait, it you hit this place at brunch time on a weekend, you'll wait a bit.
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I ate lunch here one day. THIS PLACE IS HARD TO FIND! It is on the corner of a little empty mall. If you go down the road to the left of the SMoCA then you are close. Drive to the right of the parking garage and you will see a building that is blue, it is down the corridor there. I only found this place after walking around for what seemed like forever in the crazy AZ heat and asking everyone where it was.
However, this place is cute as hell. There ARE orange tables outside, that will be nice once it cools off here. I was surprised that the service was sit down. It just seemed like a coffee shop that served sandwiches but it is so much more. It has a nice coffee bar and what looked like to be a pretty good selection of drinks.
I ended up getting one of the sodas from the fridge, called "Leninade" which said "get hammered and sickled" and "the party wants you" and so forth. I think that was my favorite part of the whole place, haha.
I ordered the Veggie. It was a little expensive for vegetables and bread but ended up being a HUGE sandwich. It was actually too big to really enjoy that much, I couldn't even get my mouth around it. Not the best thing to order on a date, unless you think going through tons of napkins and having a sandwich fall apart on your lap is attractive.
Other than that it tasted pretty good. I would probably order something else next time that wasn't so massive. Also, the vegetarian options are a little skim. Other than salads there were about 3 out of 30 sandwiches that were meat-free.
The service was okay. Not the friendliest service but not rude either. The girl making drinks that day was really nice though. She made it seem a little more inviting.
The art on the walls was WACK! But most places are these days, so I won't complain too much.
Despite all this I think I will be back. The vibe was really laid back and it sounds to me like I need to try breakfast here. Plus I need to make a collection of neat soda pop bottles :D
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Like Prissy, I *heart* Orange Table's Monkey Cakes and agree that the portions are extremely generous. The service is extremely unpredictable: I've been in and out within 45 minutes for a weekend breakfast but have also waited for an hour for my food. The puzzling thing is that the wait doesn't always seem to correlate with the number of patrons in the restaurant.
All in all, I like OT for when I want to hit Fashion Square after breakfast and am too lazy to schlep downtown to Matt's Big Breakfast. A bonus: if the wait is driving you crazy, you can always cruise next door to browse the displays at the creepy wig shop.
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In spite of having a horrible experience the first time, I returned for a second time to give this place another chance. The first time I went was for breakfast and the second was for a late lunch. Both times the place was relatively empty and there were perhaps one staff person per customer. The first time, they screwed up my order and forgot to bring bacon. They also forgot to bring us silverware or drinks. Space cases, the lot of them. The food that I did get was cold and terrible. My friend hated hers as well. We both decided to never return... especially since there are a half-dozen better breakfast places to eat within walking distance of this place.
The second time I ate there, I had a deli sandwich... it was awful again, but this time at least the servers were nice. Still somewhat flakey, but not as bad. The person I went with wasn't impressed with her food either - and she's from Bosnia, so it doesn't take much to impress her. I hate this place and won't go back a third time. I'll never understand why people recommend this place - perhaps they are self-loathing or something. Perhaps I'm not enough of a hipster asshole or I just don't know the secret handshake to get good service and food there. Good luck to you.
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As I don't live at all in the area, I've only been here for lunch. A few times with a friend who is quite the regular there, and a few times with a friend of mine who puts out that vibe that practically ensures she will get exceptional service every time. I have to mention that because I'll I've seen is good service. Once they were a little slow to bring the check, but we didn't look like we were in a hurry, hadn't asked for it, and it's not like you really want a place to rush you out the door, so I don't think of that as so bad. Not that the service was over the moon or anything, but it was never really bad.
The food has always been excellent. Sandwiches and salads have both been creative and very fresh tasting. I've had several things that were really good, and I particularly remember liking their chicken salad. Simple and messy, but good.
From both what my friend tells me and prior reviews, I'd love to try the place for breakfast, but something tells me I won't be up for a 45 minute drive in the morning to only wait in line with all the other folks for a table. That's my one mini-negative. This place fills up fast. So if you get there at a peak time, expect to wait awhile. I know it's hard to knock a place for being popular, but with no real waiting space you can feel pretty awkward just leaning against a wall waiting. I suggest checking out the wig store nearby... It's good to kill a few minutes at least.
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First time I came here, there was no one eating there on a weekday around 11 am, and it took about TEN minutes for a guy to recognize me at the counter wanting coffee. He was taking a big order for lunch by phone-but a simple, "Hey, it is pretty crazy on this order, let me be with you in a minute" would have been fine. Not impressed. Good coffee, free soy milk no prob, but really dissatisfied with dude manners.
Second time, came here after a long bike ride famished. Came in and got the Tuesday Night Bike Ride beer specials! Fat tire for ONE BUCK? HOLLA! Even though they were close to closing and there was one other couple there, the lady (I think she is the owner) and the waitress were totally cool with us showing up and hooked us up with amazing meditterian dishes, toasted bread, fruit and aged goat cheese spread, extra olives-just were generally laid back and I didn't feel we were rushed at all. They really seem to geniunely like their peeps who ride bikes!
3rd time, decided to try brunch on a rainy Sunday, scared of what the wait could I called them up for a possible reserverations. They DON"T do reservations-BUT they will put you on a list about 20 minutes before you show up. While in the car over to them, I called them up with my name and number of people. It was PACKED inside and not even a place to sit for about 8 minutes. Although I got my coffee quick while waiting and they just put it on my tab for free re-fills (and no problem with getting soy milk on the side). I ordered the strawberry pancakes with homefires on the side and my companion got the simple eggs with bacon and delicious sourdough bread.
The breakfast is a tad expensive (expect to shell out about 6-10 bucks a plate), but the drinks we got were great. She got a tall elegant, foamy mimosa for 6 and I had a vodka and fresh grapefruit cocktail (I think it was called the Greyhound?) and I LOVED it-I wish every breakfast place had this drink!
We didn't wait long for our table, the hostess recognized me from bike night, and the food came much faster than I thought it would. We actually lingered over drinks and had to stop them from graciously topping off my coffee!
Really warm, inviting decor with blood orange walls covered in art work, you got the NYTimes and WSJ with the orange table merch in the front. The womens bathroom is lavendar (although why artwork is in teh can...not sure).
A real find of a place (and it IS hard to find-find Smoca and you are on the right track), I look forward to keep trying them out and excited about their patio once the weather gets warmer and the construction halts!
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Delicious breakfast food and great space really make this place. The long wait this time was disappointing (spring training and St. Patty's day the day before probably exacerbated the wait), but the wait for the food is still worth it. A long wait for the food once we were seated, but chatting with good peeps I didn't even really notice. That's the only minus to this place, really.
The food is very good. I brought two newcomers here today who were impressed with the food. They had veggie omelets and buttermilk pancakes. Aren't they good Bonnie? I ordered the egg bagel sandwich with applewood smoked ham (actually it was on sourdough because they ran out of bagel. Lame but forgiven because they were very busy and it was still freaking good). The ham is premium stuff and about 1/4" thick. Other times I have had the garlic mushroom omelet with (and they accomodated my request for brie and ham) in a sherry mushroom cream sauce - it was absolutely heavenly.
The eclectic furniture, bold colors of the interior and artwork for sale are noteworthy - but artwork for sale in the crapper? Kinda gross...
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Oh Orange Table, what can I say about you? I am, to say the least, a regular here. Completely by default, of course, given that I work directly over this great little coffee shop.
The food here: amazing. The coffee: the best. The atmosphere: perfect. So why only four stars? Because the service can be absolutely abysmal at times. Given, there are a few star performers here who give it their all, bust their ass, and never forget a customer's name. And Sue, the owner, really seems to genuinely care about each and every person that walks in the door. But the service is so unwaveringly slow that I am often prevented from eating here due to time constraints. Example: I once ordered a cup of soup to go-- soup, mind you, that is completely ready and cooked, just sitting in a big tureen in the back-- and it took 35 minutes.
So, yes, the food is amazingly fresh, inventive, delectable. The prosciutto is shipped in from Italy. The bread is natural and baked locally. The chef's in the kitchen are mad geniuses, whipping up sandwiches, salads, appetizers, all completely fresh and filling. But you absolutely must have the time to wait for it. I've never had anything I didn't like!
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Had EXCELLENT pecan jalapeno pancakes here (and before you puke at the thought of pecan jalapeno pancakes, I dare you to try one - you'll be hooked). My friends had corned beef hash and fried egg sandwich and both enjoyed their meals.
I thought the service was good, although the coffee could have been better (it was pretty weak). T