Absolutely terrible.
My girlfriend and I came here for brunch and when we first walked in we were thrown off by the atmosphere. We didnt really understand how the place worked so we stood there awkwardly for a moment before the cashier girl handed us a menu and told us to take a seat. We ended up ordering the Portuguese donuts, quinoa porridge, the biscuits & grillades and I got a Bloody Mary. The bloody mary was okay but sadly it was the beat part of the whole experience. first they said the biscuits weren't going to be ready for ten minutes because they were still baking. Then ten minutes later they came and told us the same thing. So we again sat patiently. About another five minutes past before they brought us the donuts and porridge. The porridge was filled with strawberries, which my girlfriend is severely allergic to, which wouldn't have been a problem but the menu said it was supposed to come with raspberries. They were nice and took the porridge back but when the re-made porridge made it to our table it was very undercooked and swimming with milk. You can tell they just wanted to hurry it up and didnt actually cook it all the way because it was crunchy and runny at the same time. At that point we were just irritated by the whole situation so we paid and left before receiving the rest of our food that would be out who knows when. Overall it was just an awful experience and the cashier lady seemed very uncaring about her job which made things worse. The second time she came to tell us our biscuits were going to be ten more minutes she told us to just be patient and wait for them to be done but in a very rude way. At least that's how I took it. I don't plan on ever coming back even though I live just down the street from this place.
So those of you who know me, know I go for "quirky".  Quirky movies, quirky books, quirky hair...and this place fits right into that mode.  It's nestled on 12th St just south of Thomas in the Coronado Neighborhood District and actually drove by it twice before stopping.  But I'm SO glad to have found it.  The cutest, ecclectic place, cute patio (but its 112 today so I looked through the window) and a great healthy ecclectic menu.  We went for lunch.  My friends each had a sandwich that was flavorful and different and I opted for the Mexican Gyro.  Tender, melt in your mouth green chili pork on a pita (a tad hard to eat).  They have a wonderful drink menu and found out that my favorite, hard to find beer (Dixie New Orleans beer) is sold from  5 -6 PM for $3!  Scrumptious desserts, too.  I will definitely have to to go back and also try their sister dinner restaurant next door, The Tuck Shop.  Again, this isn't your normal lunch, brunch place.  You have to go up and order and they bring it to your table (which I'm not always a fan of) but I'll give them the beneift here...its worth it.
Review Source:Unpretentious, clean, and yummy. Haven't been in for dinner, but have been in for a late brunch. Had a special -- believe it was almond butter, berry jam, and banana on a whole grain wheat bread -- which was delicious and refreshing. The jam was sweet, but didn't overpower the other attributes of the sandwich.
The decor is simple, and the tables are small to accommodate the size of the restaurant. The employees are pleasant and eager to please, even though service is simply counter service. Prices are also affordable and seem to range from reasonable to downright cheap given the quality of food and the ambiance.
Such a sweet place! We came here for Sunday brunch and it was amazing. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They recommended the iced coffee and it really was the best iced coffee I have ever had. I got the veggie quiche and my boyfriend got the pork sandwich, both were amazing. The inside and the patio are so cute, we will definitely be back!
Review Source:Everything about this place screams eclectic and amazing food! The place is small but comfortable, like a true breakfast place should be. We cannot wait to go back when it's warmer out and sit on their gorgeous patio!
The food is AWESOME, my hubby got the smoked pork and egg sandwich and it was cooked to perfection. I got the donuts and biscuits and gravy, WOW, the gravy I could eat by the shovel full!
This is now our go to place for breakfast! Next time I'm trying the creeps! Our breakfast was $25 for everything including juice and coffee!
The only downfall is parking but that isn't such a big deal.
I went for breakfast on a rainy morning (yes, it was raining in Phoenix). Astor House was still bright and cheerful on the inside. I ordered the special - tomato casserole and it was delicious. My only complaint is that it didn't come with anything else like potatoes or fruit. The price seemed a bit high for just a bit of casserole. My friends has the Southwest Gravy and Biscuits and thought it was ok and definitely not traditional. We ordered a few breakfast drinks and the spiked hot cocoa was a hit!
Review Source:This place is great! Right when you walk in the door you get greeted by girls with smiling faces. I didn't bother looking at the menu because you could tell that everything about this place was fantastic.
When they asked what I wanted for lunch, I simply said, "Surprise me!" I paid my bill and sat down an waited. A few moments later a lemonade with ginger ale showed up. It was all freshly squeezed and fresh. Lots of flavor and very refreshing.
Later, they brought out my French Dip. Wow this looked good. Big thick hogie bun and a generous amount of beef. Dipping the sandwich was great and the food melted in your mouth. This was great!
I will definitely be back to this place again!
I went here with friends a couple of weeks ago for drinks after dinner. I LOVED the atmosphere. The drinks were great... Blaise, the bartender created the drink menu, but also loves to mix special unique drinks for you that are not on the menu. I hear that breakfast there is fantastic, so can't wait back to come back in the morning.
Review Source:I was expecting a better tasting breakfast...none of us really thought it was that good. Â We got the potato pancakes which were bland and the frittata which was dry and very thin. Â Our friend got the sausage dish and said it wasn't very flavorful despite the menu's description. Â The service was good and the restaurant was cozy and clean. Â Perhaps I'll give it another try at a different time so I can sample the other parts of the menu. Â I love neighborhood joints...wish this one had a better breakfast.
Review Source:This was our first time in Phoenix and my sister, who is a huge foodie, found the Tuck Shop through various blogs and food reviews.  This place is hidden so if you are like us New Yorkers, GPS may help but we ended asking a local where it was.  We thought we were going to the Tuck shop to eat breakfast only to be told that they only serve dinner.  Luckily, they had a sister spot right next door.  We were greeted by interesting cute décor and the nicest owner.  The food was delicious and surprisingly light even though we order Biscuits & Grillades and crepes.  The best part was the lovely chat with the owner and she gave us a list of places to eat while we were in Phoenix.  Needless to say, we hit up most the places and had a great time.  This is such a quaint place that I hope others will venture out and check them out.
Review Source:A HUGE fan!
But... why is everyone just talking about breakfast!? If you reserve Astor House for breakfast you are missing the BEST part! The cocktails. I'm not even kidding!
All drinks are on special 3-7 every day: Progressive wine prices ($3 @3,$4@4... you get the drift?) Dollar off everything else. I feel like I'm getting away with something at $5/6 prices for genius concoctions! Like, Summer's drink: whiskey, lemon, apple juice, elderflower and prosecco. A bourbon girl, I was afraid the drink was going to be juicy... not at all! More heavy on the prosecco, if anything.
While picking my new hero, Blaise's, brain on elderflower, he mentioned the Texan Elderflower (a vodka cocktail) is especially nice with fresh raspberries. Generous with his recipe sharing and encouraging me to try at home, "I'll let YOU make that one for me..." I responded.
What do you know!? On my next visit, Blaise had raspberries. And, I had the recommended drink. Two of them, actually! They were that refreshing and delicious.
So, yes, Astor house is good for breakfast. The leek flavor in the frittata ($6) is wonderful and despite the small portion (very thin and about the diameter of a small salad plate), a satisfying breakfast. Â Ms. Lynne's dip ($4) offers a tangy snack great for garlic lovers. And, the warm focaccia ($6) can go toe to toe with some of the Valley's best grilled cheese sandwiches...
The point being? Astor House is a great spot ANY time of day!
This quaint hidden bar/ cafe (not too sure what you would call it) is very welcoming. You order at the bar then you can decide to sit indoors or out. The inside is fitted with several retro cafe type tables. The outdoors is a garden of patio tables. The many trees and patio tables set an  intimate and romantic atmosphere to enjoy a glass or three of wine. (My boyfriend says they have the best Pims but who drinks that anyways). Perfect date place or for an after dinner cocktail to seal the deal ;) can't wait for winter to truly enjoy the patio and I still need to try the food it looks amazing.
Review Source:*original review, see the updated review below*
Wow. What an awful experience that was. Â I understand that Astor House is a small space, so they wouldn't have much in the way of staff, but our server/bartender actively avoided us for the forty-five minutes we were there after getting our drinks. I guess he didn't want us to order food...? Â I was terribly unimpressed. Â Three people in our party had their drink orders screwed up, other drinks were correct in theory but were terribly made. Â Between the terrible service and the poorly-made drinks, I won't be returning.
*updated review*
I changed my mind-- I decided that I really wanted to give this place another shot. Â There were a couple reasons behind this: first, I'm willing to chalk a bad experience up to being a fluke. Â Everybody is allowed a spectacularly bad day. Â Second, Astor House is a local joint, and I am always, always going to try and favor a local joint over another chain. Â Finally, I thought that maybe we went at the wrong time, and that it would be worthwhile to give it another shot during the breakfast or lunch hours.
I'm happy to say that the second experience was much better than the first. Â I went for breakfast with two friends. Â We sat outside, because (I'm happy to report) the place was packed. Â I orded the apple boxty, the portuguese doughnuts, and orange juice. Â Another friend ordered the pork and egg breakfast sandwich, and the other ordered th biscuit with nut butter and jam. Â Everything was wonderfully prepared, the service was good, and the food was surprisingly inexpensive for what you got. Â Call me a convert!
Breakfast!!! - from the awesome people that brought you The Tuck Shop. Â Ok so they serve lunch and dinner as well, but breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Â
Get there early and grab a table, inside or out. Â Pick out what you want and go to the counter and order. Â They'll bring it to you when it's ready. I like this style of restaurant, especially when I'm eating out with my dad (he thinks eating out means flirt with the servers). Â If you're boozing, it may be kind of annoying to keep going up and ordering and paying for each cocktail if you're using plastic. Â
Back to breakfast.... In true MB style, we decided to order half the menu, to be sure we're fairly judging the food. Â You can't order one dish and tell people it's good or bad. Â You truly have to order 5. Â Ok so my dad ordered the biscuits and grillades and I ordered the fritatta. Â We also got a side of the pastelito carne, patatas con queso, and cinnamon popovers. Â All so delicious. Â
My fritatta was savory yummmy but I liked my dad's biscuits better. Â Comforting biscuits with beef gravy, ahhhhhh. Â Almost like grandma made. Â Patatas con queso are bomb steak fries with cheese sauce. Â The pastelito carne are somewhat sweet, flaky pastries with ground beef in them. Â The cinnamon popovers were an amazing breakfast dessert mmmmmmmmm dipped in whiskey caramel sauce. Â If I wake up on the wrong side of bed, I foresee myself riding over to Astor House for a breakfast cocktail and cinnamon popovers. Â For reals.
So after our 5 entrees, my dad's screwdriver (made with Tito's vodka yeah!), and my extra fantastic without sugar or cream iced coffee, my tab was about $35. Â "Heck yes!" my wallet screamed. Â My dad said later on, "They have really nice people at that restaurant by your house. Â They really know how to cook too." Â Dad's a believer, I am too. Â I can't wait until it cools off to enjoy the beautiful patios.
I stopped in for a quick lunch on a friday afternoon around 2pm. Â The restaurant was empty when I had first walked in and was followed in by a few other patrons. Â It's a very comfy trendy spot hidden in a cute neighborhood. Â There are a few simple pieces of artwork along the back wall and they also sell some locally made cooking products (like olive oil).
We were immediately addressed and given menus to look over.  Their menu is very limited in choices, but they were all very diverse choices.  I had a very delicious sandwich which  was basically their rendition of a ham a cheese sandwich I believe.  Flavor was definitely there along with the refreshing taste of freshly prepared ingredients.  The lady that helped us was very polite and knowledgeable about everything that I was curious about.
Astor House is definitely a little gem in the middle of a small neighborhood.  I recommend this spot to anyone that is over the bland corporate  restaurants and want to enjoy something unique and delicious!
I still need to stop by the restaurant next door, the Tuck Shop!
This place is so dang wonderful.
The building is tucked inside a Coronado neighborhood in Central Phoenix, the exterior walls are blue, the patio is adorned with long wood tables and candles for outdoor dining, and the interior is colorful, modern, small, quaint and cozy.
A friend and I enjoyed brunch here last Saturday and holy moly, my taste buds were living the dream. We ordered the Apple Boxty -grated apple and potato pancakes with mascarpone, and the Red Flannel Hash -beets, potato, root veggie mash up with eggs and toast. We shared the two and they were super delicious.
They have hot and iced coffee beverages but no espresso machine so you can't order lattes, cappuccino's, or americano's. Despite my love and addiction to soy lattes (I really need to stop) the coffee was good. The service was great and hopefully soon I can stop in for dinner sometime when all those darling candles are lit.
You walk in and grab a menu, seat yourself and when you are ready to order you hop up to the register to made your selections. This place is cute, trendy, understated with ity bitty vases with a flower or two, lots of art on the walls, moderately lit inside, and a patio out back. This place is also tucked perfectly inconspicuous in the Historic Coronado neighborhood, sharing a wall with Tuck Shop, which I have yet to try. Soon though!
I went here for lunch with a friend on Saturday for the first time and we were both a little confused on the process. Once we figured it out it was all good.
I can't remember the sandwich my friend ordered but he gave me a bite and it was really yummy. I ordered the Mexican gyro. Its not really a gyro at all but like a green chile pork burrito on flat-bread. It was really flavorful, spicy, and well cooked. it was topped with lettuce and a hearty roasted corn salsa, and had some sour cream on the side.
Also the beer selection is really very nice. I really enjoy beer so having options that are actually drinkable is good. I ordered Nimbus and my friend ordered Hop Knot.
I love this neighborhood and it seems we picked a perfect day for a cozy lunch surrounded by overcast. We even took a walk after and looked at all the quaint little houses before it really started to rain.
Love you Astor House!
Xx,
Reesie
If you enjoy telling your friends that you went to "an obscure restaurant, you probably haven't heard of it" for dinner last night, this is the place for you. I actually have no idea how people find this place - I didn't see the word "Astor House" anywhere inside or out, and I only made it through the door thanks to detailed directions from the employee I was meeting there for a drink.
Got some drinks that were good, and not too pricey. There were also no other customers in the whole place. Maybe the owners would attract more business if their restaurant weren't invisible.
I'm delighted that there is breakfast service in my neighborhood. Â The restuarant just opened for Sunday service a couple weekends back. Â I've only been a handful of times, and wondered why it wasn't catching on, but on the same token, I am not thrilled with the fare.
Also, No espresso drinks are available. Â I tried the fritata on my last visit and it didn't taste 'fresh'. Â Its eggs and veggies: Â it should taste like eggs and veggies, instead it tasted of cooking oil. Â The place has the same great modern design and feel of the Tuck Shop but hanging out in a cool space isn't enough if the food isn't a hit. Â
I always support local and will try a few more times probably need to try more of the lunch and other items before drawing a final conclusion.
I'm giving four stars for the atmosphere here....give me an older house that has been converted into a cool, understated artsy place to eat and I'm sold.
The highlight of my meal was the chopped salad. The arugula and other greens were garden fresh and the pesto buttermilk dressing was a great complement.
I also had the roast beef po boy. That plus the salad was way too much food. The sandwich was good-not great. The brown gravy was very light but served to add flavor. The sandwich, like may roast beef sandwiches suffers from the roast beef itself which was a bit dry and flavorless. So the sandwich was a bit disappointing.
However there are a lot of other great looking offerings on the menu that will bring me back. The staff are all friendly and enthusiastic....definitely a place worth visiting.
Cool new spot in CenPho. I was torn between the mexican gyro and the cuban sandwich. After looking over the menu choices, I went with the Mexican Gyro.
While not made with the traditional lamb the slow cooked pork was a good substitute. The Mexican Gyro, seems more a fancy name than an actual depiction of the food you are about to eat. I was half expecting a mexican spiced lamb with a chipotle or spicy yogurt sauce. It's more of a pork Gordita - an upscale taco  with corn salsa and sour cream dressings on a pita instead of corn tortilla.
Im always looking for the best deals around town, and unfortunately, I wouldn't really include this stop as one of them. After dropping $9+ with tax and tip, I was still a bit peckish. A small side salad; or side of any type, would really complete this as a meal.
Over all great tasting food, I look forward to my next visit.
I loved everything about this place. I would have loved to have more of a selection on the food at the time that we went (they don't serve salads after 3pm), but overall the wine, service, and the food that we did order were all exceptional.
The design elements are very thoughtfully selected. I admire that the owners have created something completely unique to their tastes, and aren't trying to ape something they saw in an LA/NY restaurant.
A Phoenix gem!
For food, Astor House serves up a series of a la carte items that covers a smorgasbord of tastes in cuisine. For example, if I were to come in with my Mexican/Greek friend Luca, my Cuban friend Lisette, and our Southern friend John Boy, we'd be in for a treat because each could get a taste of home-cooking! If any of those people existed, I'm sure they'd be really excited!
I stopped in for lunch with my mom who lives down the street. She is hard to please, but Astor House served it up right for her! She ordered the Muffaletta--a New Orleans (my soon-to-be-home) favorite! It came with traditional layers of ham, salami, provolone, mozzarella, and then, a delightful layer of olive salad. All of it was nestled safely in between two fat and flavorful slices of focaccia. This was a delectable treat. The olive salad pops with the meat just right, so that the savory blend hits your palette and you're sent to the delightful land of the south. The Zipp's VooDoo (Cajun spiced) chips complemented this dish well.
I ordered the Grain and Bean salad with the Mexican Gyro. The "gyro" part is actually just pita bread, served with green chile pork (which I just HAVE to get if it's offered on a fusion restaurant's menu these days), tomatillo, corn salsa and lime with a side of cream. The pita was very fresh and soft, so cheers on their bread products! The pork was very flavorful and succulent. I added a tiny bit of cream and then decided it didn't need it and it was only muting the flavor...
Now, the Grain and Bean salad unfortunately tasted like it was doused with bad lemonade. It was so lemony-tart that I talked to the server who explained it was the only dressing they use, and then she kindly asked if I wanted another one with less dressing. I declined due to the fact that I don't know if I could deal with any amount of that dressing... So, I hope that it improves because it really is a good vegetarian dish on the menu. Â
I'm excited to return in the evening and try their drinks and nibbles! I love that these little restaurants are popping up in the Coronado hood-- thanks to the owners for doing it!
Already a fan. Â Astor House is the neighbor to Tuck Shop, but is open for breakfast, lunch and late night snacks. Â They have three different menus for each time of the day and cocktails to accompany the menus. Â It is great to be able to go to the friendly and welcoming environment, that Tuck always offers, during the day time. Â
For breakfast, I would recommend the Biscuits and Grillades, which is a slow cooked beef and gravy on top of a biscuit, DELICIOUS! Â We also had the Pastelito, which is a pastry stuffed with meat, very tasty. Â We shared the Apple Boxty, which was topped with Marscapone and did not disappoint. Â If you need to wake up, try a glass of the Japanese Cold Brew. Â Lunch and late night nibbles to be reviewed later.
P.S. They have a progressive Happy Hour starting at 3pm. Â Parking is North of the restaurant across the street by the Musicians Union.
This cute little neighborhood breakfast/lunch spot just opened up, and is the sister restaurant to Tuck Shop. Â The menu is small with super reasonable prices!! Â Not much in the way of vegan fare, but I managed to find a tasty dish: The Red Flannel Hash (beet, potato and root vegetable hash sans eggs). Â It was very tasty and had a nice amount of black pepper in it. Â I also ordered a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice for a grand total $8 and change. Â Not too shabby for brekky. Â
My dining cohorts ordered a frittata topped with sour cream and chives, a Portuguese doughnut and biscuits stuffed with some kind of meat (I forget the name of this dish) and were equally pleased with their meal.
Not sure about parking, as we walked over (so awesome!) from their house. Â This is a quaint little gem with indoor and outdoor seating. Â They also have booze, so you can add a little pizazz to your wake up call. Â
Great place, can't wait to come back!
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