Q: negative

A: Kids playplace smells awful and there is food everywhere. Will never go there except the drive thru. Drive thru staff is very pleasant and polite, but it doesn't make up for the messy playplace.

Q: positive

A: We've eaten here twice in the last 4 days and I look forward to coming back again soon. This little place is a treasure. Every menu item we've tried has been terrific. John, part of the husband-wife ownership, will make you feel welcome and will cater to your every need. The service is attentive and prompt. We've been all over the country trying to find good cannolis. Everywhere we go, they are either gritty or soggy. We've found great cannolis in the Bronx, Long Island and Mesa. Yes, that's right...at Alessia's. We just moved to AZ from the SF Bay Area and have quickly found our favorite restaurant.

Q: negative

A: I have been to Arcadia tavern a lot. I used to like going for the tater tots (sweet and regular), good atmosphere, and the decent food, but now they charge $2 to sub tots for fries. This was a free option till recently. It's already on the higher end for lunch. The burgers are $12, and you usually have to valet. The additional $2 charge for tots is extreme. I know; I'm cheap, but if you add a soda and tip, you've got a $20 lunch. Anyway, the increased prices, some spotty service I've had recently, and a couple of bad meals made me take this off the rotation. If you do decide to go, I'd recommend the burgers or salads. I didn't like the bland $15 french dip. I also didn't care for the buffalo chicken wrap that was missing blue cheese. I mentioned the missing blue cheese to the waitress, but she insisted it was in there. I told her I couldn't see it or taste it, and I was sure it was not in my wrap. Once again she said it was in the wrap and then asked me if I wanted "more" blue cheese... Ugh, It seems like it would have been easier to just grab a side of blue cheese from the kitchen. Oh, well.

Q: negative

A:
$10 down the drain! I tried the big smash classic burger and sweet potato smash fries. The burger was larger than the bun which made it difficult to eat, very sloppy. The patty was salty and greasy. The "sweet" potato fries were very salty and covered with rosemary, terrible taste! I had to pass 4 tables to find a clean one. An employee came by and asked how the meal was, I gave him my honest opinion. He offered me 3 future comps, I declined and told him that I won't be coming back! Hard to believe all the craze over this place. 5 guys puts them to shame and that it not saying much! Truly disappointed!