Q: negative

A: Had terrible experiences with this place 20+ years ago that I've never forgotten. My husband took in a bracelet for me and asked them to repair the clasp that kept coming open. This was a very nice heavy gold bracelet. They measured it, decided on their own that it kept coming open because it was too big for a woman (me, who they had never even met!) and whacked off a big hunk of it which of course they kept, and gave it back to my husband. I tried to put it on and it was now too small. I have small hands but actually am fairly large boned, thus my wrists are not that tiny. Months went by while they were supposedly looking for the missing hunk to put back. This turned out to be a joke because they finally admitted a year later that there was no way it could be found, having been thrown in the "scrap" basket. They offered me a skinny gold bracelet as a trade and back then in my 20's I didn't have the cojones to insist on a proper deal. You have to realize, gold wasn't such a big deal then as it is today and there were not places on every street to trade it for cash. I just wanted to have a bracelet I could wear and have the whole thing over with. So, they got the rest of my original bracelet also which they had had for the last year, and I got the cheapo one in exchange. The funny part is that shortly afterward, that clasp stopped working securely also. Might as well laugh. In addition, they sold my husband my engagement diamond with a visible occlusion in it which his eyes couldn't see because his vision wasn't great with things close up. I have never said a thing to my husband about it because I wasn't there when it was purchased and it's possible they disclosed this to him at the time. Given my prior experience, however, I tend to doubt it. I wouldn't do business there if they had a 90% off sale. The gold would probably turn out to be just plated.

Q: negative

A: After all the recommendations, I found this a bit disappointing. I'd been in for a drink before in the evening and the place had quite a buzz. For lunch, though, it seems dark and dingy. Anyway, the upshot is ill give the pace a second chance at some point. I can only think they had some staffing issues over the Easter holidays, as food was generally slow to arrive. Other tables were heard to complain. Our main courses eventually came and were cold, or at least the accompaniments for the venison were stone cold. Otherwise, while tasty enough, I wouldn't have said the food was particularly different or startling, despite various rave reviews. Maybe I'm missing something, but I've had far nicer elsewhere, at better prices too. Not particularly feeling the love.

Q: positive

A: I am completely floored by all the reviews that are less then 5 stars! Seriously people, its ice cream, don't be so serious! I have been coming to the Sugar Bowl for yearssssss, I cant get enough of this place! Its always packed on the weekends, but the wait is hardly ever grueling. They do serve food here, think sandwiches your rad grandma would make you on a Sunday afternoon. Not mind blowing, but certainty yummy and hit the spot! I have only ever had the Top Hat here, I sub the vanilla ice cream for the coffee ice cream. This sundae is my crack! Its the fluffiest puff pastry, they cut off the top, cram a bunch of fabulous ice cream inside, put the little top back on and then smother it in the thickest, gooiest most heavenly hot fudge, ask for extra napkins (I always end up with a ring of hot fudge around my mouth like a 6 year old)!!! Yes the place has old ass wallpaper, its called history people its been around since 1958! Unlike the ever changing landscape and buildings of AZ this one has stayed true to itself. Forget the disco lights and loud music of MoJo, give me the big cushy pink booths and chipped tile floors of the glorious Sugar Bowl!!!

Q: positive

A:
This was the first time I tried ethopian food. I forgot the name of the dish I ordered but it tasted like chili with chicken. The portions are big. I think 3 people could get full off one dish. The staff was friendly and patient with all our questions.