Q: negative

A: Oh...Macayos. A once Phoenix staple has turned into complete and utter crap. I spent many a high school evenings dining here after debate practices and I believe El Presidente Obama ate here within the past few years. Things have taken a big turn for the worse. I mean, you shouldn't expect much with their cheesy decor and a customer base similar to that of Wal-Mart, but it used to be decent - and edible. Their menu got smaller. Its hard to find anything under $11. The food (even the side of veggies) was SOOO greasy and fatty. Seriously - I feel like I need to eat salads for the next 2 days to compensate for the calorie content of that dish. The baja sauce lost its kick. The guac had no flavor. I regret eating here.

Q: negative

A: Blerg. Unless you want to hear a thumping disco beat over your movie don't bother. It IS nice to have a cocktail while watching your movie, but it sucks to walk out of the theatre in your sweats into a room of club-hopping undergrads.

Q: positive

A: The people who run this place are nice and the donuts are always fresh. It is not uncommon to see a line coming out the door on the weekends. I go there for the coffee -- I grew up on the stuff. In fact, it's the only coffee I drink with cream and sugar because it just seems the right way. Don't ask me why I need MORE sugar in my coffee when I'm eating a bunch of donuts, that's just how it is. I do prefer the old fashioned, which has less sugar than the others, but the chocolate frosted version is growing o me as well. IMO, better overall donuts than KK or any other donut shop out in East Mesa. For a treat, get the apple fritter and ask them to heat it up!

Q: negative

A:
Yes I too wanted a Cronut. There was a large sign in front announcing that they where there. But, it was not to be. I walked in and I have to say, it felt different. I didn't have the magical feeling I had before. Something, just felt off. My Nutella senses were not tingling as usual. I waited as the person in front of me chatted with the cashier about her continuing education, not once getting acknowledged, I waited, I waited, I didn't see anything that screamed Cronut to me, but I had never seen one in person. So, I waited. Yippee. My turn. One Cronut please. Oh, we don't have any. I thought they must have run out, it was 10:30am. "Our refrigeration is out and the dough was ruined." Hmm Wouldn't other "doughs" be ruined by the lack of refrigeration is THE DESERT?? She preceded to walk over to the bakery case, that was pretty empty and ask what she could get me. Yet another problem, I'm 5'2" and she was about the same height, it was like a jailhouse visit...we just needed the phone so I could hear her. I walked around the counter and had to ask, does Chris still own this. She said NO. That's when the rest of my little Nutella muffin eating heart died. No Cronut for You! Next!!