Kinda sad, I used to come here a lot several years ago and loved it, but the last few times I have been here are not what I remember.
Service is okay now, nothing spectacular and beverages were filled only when we asked. Burger was pretty bland and seemed to missing toppings. Also ordered a flat bread...it tasted freezer burnt.
The bright side though, the fries and cocktails are still great! Maybe next time we will sit at the bar for drinks and just fries...
What a nice surprise! Â I was initially afraid to try FEZ because I heard they were connected to Metropolis (Metropolis is a joke of a restaurant so-so food and untrained staff)
Fez was a delight! Â Great atmosphere, super service and excellent food! I had the veggie burger and sweet potato fries. Â The fries were to die for, some of the best in the valley. The waitstaff was attentive and knowledgeable. Â I can't wait to go back and try more from their menu!
I've been here a few times and have had different experiences each time so I am giving it a three star rating. I think the food can be fantastic depending on what you order, and service has been hit or miss in my experiences. The last time I went with my son just the two of us and the server was great, but the sauce on the caper/chicken dish tasted like it came out of a powder packet, same with the rice pilaf. My son liked his burger by in my opinion focaccia bread is too thick to put a big hunk of meat inside. We asked for medium well and it was pretty much charred. However, the previous visit I was with my bestie and we had THE BEST experience. The artichoke dip and kisra bread was great and my egg white omelette with harissa was lovely. She really enjoyed her breakfast sandwich.
I will definitely continue visiting FEZ since I live so close and will check out their happy hour as well.
What a great spot! Fez is the best place for friendly gatherings and good food! I recently went there with 4 others for an early lunch. We arrived at 11:30 and had no trouble finding a table, but trust me, don't try it around noon. The place is full of folks by then!
As always, I got the chicken wraps...they are simply the best! They include (along with lots of chicken, of course) dried pears, dates and cherries along with almonds and a pomegranate dressing. It is so delish and refreshing! And, since this was a 'not doing anything but going back to the pool' kinda day, I had a gSpot: fresh grapefruit juice with grapefruit vodka and club soda over ice. YUM.
My friends had burgers...and the biggest hit was the Fez Burger: with cinnamon pears, feta and crispy onions along with a molasses BBQ sauce to die for.
The biggest issue when this place is busy is the parking. The FedEx store right next door has all of the best parking marked off for their customers. A couple times I have had to search for street parking. So go early (or late) to be sure!
Sigh....I was excited to come here after I saw the reviews including my yelp friends glowing reviews. Â Unfortunately my experience was not the same.
We arrived and were promptly seated. Â
Strike 1#: The seating was filled with crumbs and wasn't cleaned off after the previous group of patrons. Â No big deal, we brushed the crumbs off.
Strike #2: I really wanted a latte so I asked our waiter. Â We don't have that, just plain coffee. Â I was disappointed so I decided not to get anything else. Â But he kept asking do you want the coffee after I already explained I didn't want plain coffee. Â Why not suggest something else?
Strike #3: I asked to redeem the check in deal: He answered of course no problem! Â After several minutes he returned and informed us that it could only be redeemed on the weekdays. Â "Would you still like it?" Â Uh...no my friends and I answered.
Strike 4#: We order our meals and my friend received her order of sweet potato fries. Â After several more minutes of waiting the waiter returned to say, "I'm sorry we can't make the fritatta because the oven isn't working. Â I just shook my head. Â I proceded to order something else. Â
My friend sensing my growing frustration said "I have no problem not tipping." I responded to her that "not tipping" reflects more on the customer more than it does on the waitstaff. Â She then suggested I speak to the manager. Â I decided to take her advice and seek out a manager bc the whole experience just didn't sit well with me. Â It turns out the first person I approached up front was the manager. Â As soon as I asked if I could speak to the manager, his whole demeanor changed. Â I said, " I'm a little concerned about the service I've received here today." After I explained my disappointment in the series of missteps, he simply responded, " I'm sorry the seating was dirty.... we're a busy restaurant and we run out of things." Â I suspect the waiter had already "briefed him" as he became very defensive answering "I mean we have coffee". Â No smile, no words of reassurance - nothing. Â Wow. Â I said, "ok" and walked back to the table.
When I returned to the table, I made my decision to leave. Â I went back up to the manager to cancel my order and he said ok quicker than I could even get the words out of my mouth. Â Then he proceded to come over to the table to ask if my friends wanted to cancel their orders also. Â WOW. Â I answered, "would you like them to? Â I specifically stated that I would like to cancel MY order." Â At this point I was elated that I had made the decision to leave. Â It was obvious that he didn't want our business. Â How obnoxious! Â I regretted being kind enough to want to quickly cancel the order so as not to waste food! Â (My friends were hungry and I would never expect them to leave just because I didn't like the service. Â They acknowledged the service was bad, but were just so hungry they decided to stay. Â I on the other hand am perfectly aware that I have MANY choices when it comes to dining so I opted to leave.) Â
My issue with the service overall was not that I couldn't get what I wanted. Â It was the CURT RESPONSES given. Â I have a history in the service industry in promotions and event planning along with several years in patient care in the healthcare arena (and am now currently a medical student). Â I don't think it is unreasonable to get competent friendly waitstaff in a restaurant. Â My waiter was very unhelpful and I suspect he was new as he was unfamiliar with details on the menu (and procedure). Â It was just a very frustrating experience. Â And the manager just made the whole experience worse.
There are plenty of places to dine in the Phoenix area, my favorites being in Scottsdale. Â The service has always been very good and substitutions are suggested to ensure a great experience. Â That's all I expect.
FEZ has a very modern and sophisticated feel, perfect for the millennial generation. I tried the FEZ burger and it was outstanding! The flavor profile for inner BBQ sauce lovers is worth the trip alone. Not to mention the fantastic drinks (get the Feztini). I will be returning to FEZ during my next pit stop to PHX!
Review Source:Another Tini Tuesday at Fez although the price has gone up $1 since last year. Â But definitely still worth the price. Â Our waiter, Austin, was helpful and fun and his dimples didn't hurt either. Â I had their go green pasta and added gyro strips to make it a delicatable greek feast. Â I practically licked the bowl. This time Yelpers, we received a free appetizer of lettuce wraps by checking in with my Yelp app. Â Loved it. Â Don't know why we waited so long to go back...will definitely be back sooner this time.
Review Source:I really enjoyed my burger the first time I went in, but the second time, it was a bit cold like it had been sitting out a while before being served. The restaurant itself is bright and cheery, I love the colors and the good lighting. Service was okay, much better the first time I went in. I probably wouldn't go again, unless someone I am hanging out with wants to go. There are better burger shops around.
Review Source:I've been in for cocktails multiple times as it is one of my friend's favorites. I've never been very impressed by the taste of the cocktails in comparison to the cheaper alternatives around. I recently went for lunch the other day and ordered a chicken sandwich and a basket and fries. The food was quite good, but the prices were outrageous for the the taste. Additionally, when we went for food, despite being one of the few tables, our service was terrible. Although the waiter was upbeat and nice, he rarely checked in, our drinks went un-attended and any requests we had were rarely able to be asked. Please keep in mind we were in full view of the waiter at all times as the restaurant is extremely small and he had very few tables. Not impressed.
Review Source:What a great place. I stopped in with some friends for happy hour (4:00-6:30, I believe). Each night has different specials; we were able to enjoy half priced house wine and well cocktails.
Our server was really friendly and the restaurant is tasteful and pretty. We started with the spicy hummus, which was delicious - the bread was soft and flavorful, and the humus had a great taste and texture. The arroz con pollo was really, really good. The rosemary chicken sandwich was good, although I think the pesto was a little heavy. The accompanying salad was fantastic - I loved the bright, fresh dressing on the salad. The veggie burger was great - really flavorful patty with great toppings.
I am looking forward to coming back and trying brunch, as well as other dinner items.
These entrees have too many adjectives for me, and they seem to focus more on food as an "experience" and not food as a means to eat and be full.
For what it's worth, I have several friends that love telling people they are "foodies" that really liked the look and feel of this place.
Please note: just because -I- didn't like it does NOT mean this is a bad place to be. I have heard wonderful things about the owner, his legendary Yelp gettogethers, and the restaurant's dedication to offering fresh, interesting food.
Next time we go, I'll probably just go wait next door at the Siu Wok eating my $6 combo in shame while my friends Fez it up.
My food was very good. Â I can't say the same about my service. Â No silverware, no water, a couple of mishaps on orders. Â Our group felt ignored most of the night.
I've heard a lot of good things about this place so I'm sure I'll give it another try. Â After I've run out of new places to try first...
The Strawberry/Blueberry/Cashew salad is utter perfection. It is one of the most beautifully presented salads I've ever had and is delicious (check out the picture I posted of it on my profile). The brunch items are lovely and the drinks are delightful, as well. My boyfriend enjoys the sandwiches and other entrees. There are also plenty of vegetarian options if that's your thing like it is mine. Simply put, Fez knows what it's all about.
We left saying, "I don't know why we never think to come here." We really should visit more often. The food, down to the selection, presentation, and quality, is always wonderful and the service is impeccable.
I went to FEZ for the first time today. WOW the waiters were all so friendly and patient! Â Service was very fast. I got the go green pasta with gyro mean on it. it was SO good. i was surprised at how good it was for the price!
I usually never stay anywhere for desert but decided to get their cheesecake. I loved it! way better than cheesecake factory.
I'll def be back!
I am a huge fan of Switch, so I had high hopes for FEZ since they have the same ownership, but sadly it did not live up to my expectations.
We were there on a Monday night, just in time for happy hour so we did get some cheap margaritas. Â I tried the watermelon, which was nice and refreshing and I did love the whimsical touch of it being garnished with a gummy worm!
We all ordered burgers, I wasn't feeling too adventurous that night so I just went with the regular cheeseburger. Â I asked for it to be cooked medium rare and for no Dijon mustard and then I upgraded to the spicy fries. Â The plate came out looking great, but once I cut my burger in half, it was clear that it was well done, I was too hungry to send it back so I just ate it, although it was even harder to eat because of the massive amounts of Dijon mustard that were on the bun, another fail for the burger. I tried to scrape as much of it off as I could, but I couldn't get it all. Â I don't hate Dijon mustard, I just find it to be very overpowering and was not in the mood for it and that was about all I could taste. Â The spicy fries were quite tasty, and I liked their dipping sauce, but I was pretty disappointed in my burger.
If I try FEZ again I think I will avoid the burgers...but then again...I will probably just go to Switch instead.
I come here quite a bit, as it's one of the only places open late that serves both food and drink during the week. Â They have great cocktails and I am a fan of there pomegranate drinks, like the pom martini or the pom press. Â I also think they have a great selection of salads and appetizers but the All American Hamburger is awesome and they will serve it protein style. Â Super friendly staff is also a plus! Â Great outdoor patio but sometimes the music can be a bit loud, making it hard to have a conversation. Â
Great place especially for late night folks!
This place has been on my bookmark list for a while now and I am so glad we finally stopped in to eat here last week. The food at FEZ is just as fantastic as people say it is. Better, even. Both my hubby and I really enjoyed what we ordered and it is pretty rare that we find a place that we both love the food! I think we would eat here all the time if it we lived in this area.
To start we got the garlic hummus. This had a great flavor to it and was just the right consistency and texture. The bread they served with it was also pretty close to perfect. He ordered the all American burger which was nice and juicy and cooked perfectly. He loves Caesar salads and he also loves pesto sauce so the Pesto Caesar salad he got for his side was right up his alley and he loved it! I decided to order their FEZ salad in the full entree size and added gyro meat to it. What a fantastic meal. It was very filling and healthy (I think?) but it also had such amazing flavors in there! The poached pears were gently place on the rim of the bowl so they didn't fall apart in the salad. Each bite of those was heavenly. I don't know how but they infused them with a delicate cinnamon flavor that added an exotic feel but still let the natural fresh sweetness of the fruit shine thru. The greens were very fresh and crisp and dressed oh so lightly with a pomegranate dressing. The nuts and goat cheese provided some contrasting textures and flavors. And the dried cherries made it really pop with little explosions of tartness. The gyro meat was very tasty as well with lots of traditional Greek seasoning but not too much to overpower the wonderful flavors already in the dish. I would eat this salad every day of the week.
Our server was a real nice lady and she made us feel welcome. I also liked that they had some local AZ beers available: Sleepy Dog, Four Peaks and Mudshark. Â It seems like the bar is a focal point of this place since they also offered a lot of specialty cocktails. Since we were there for an early Sunday dinner we found the atmosphere a little too clubby but I am sure on a Friday or Saturday night it would be a lot of fun. I also noticed they had a nice patio that seemed a little more comfy and relaxed than the main restaurant so I hope to try that out someday (not in the summer).
I like Fez. Off the light rail, it's got a good location, plenty of parking, and a great vibe, but for some reason it always seems empty. Why I've never had to wait for a table, I don't know, but I guess I won't complain.
The food is good at Fez (Jenny likes the chicken sandwich thing; I like the hummus appetizer) and the service, as others have mentioned, is always great. While I don't go there weekly or anything, it's always in my pocket as a go-to when a friend is visiting and we end up needing to grab a meal.
Fez is one of those mystery restaurants I don't fully understand. I really enjoy their fruit margaritas and french fries (spicy harissa ftw!),but I'm always kind of meh on the rest of their menu.
One hallmark of Fez is that the service is quite solid and welcoming so I love that. The Happy Hour prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is trendy but not too stuffy. A-OK!
OH FEZ how I miss you! I have been to Fez numerous times and this review is long overdue. Their scrumptious and delectible dishes are down right amazing. The Fez benedict is my all time favorite, followed by the breakfast kirsa, panini, and french toast. But trust me everything on their menu is fantastic! During brunch they have $3 drinks which are all delicious. The Gspot is soooo good, a concauction of grapefruit vodka, ruby red grapfruit, and soda. I also love the belini as well which is quite refreshing.
In all this place is worth a visit whether you are near or far with their mouth watering dishes and gulpable drinks! You won't be disappointed and that's a promise!
Service was great, they were very accommodating when I showed up with a larger party than I had a reservation for. Â They were also willing to do separate checks which is always nice.
I ordered the rosemary chicken sandwich which was delicious, but after seeing other people enjoying their FEZ burger with sweet potato fries, I had food envy. Â I must come back so that I can try it!
Love going to Sunday morning brunch at Fez.  It's just the perfect place!   My recommendations: The frittata, the breakfast kisra, breakfast panini or french toast  and don't forget the cinnamon dusted sweet potato fries.  (and the greyhound or $3 mimosas!)  yummy!   I think I just named almost everything on their breakfast menu?? Â
And bonus for the healthy diners out there - you can get an egg white omelet with lots of delish veggies here. Â Â Fez does it right! Â Â it's just all so good!
Yummy!
Ordered a half size of the Barcelona butterleaf salad. Half size was plenty for me. Everything was very fresh. A great salad on a hot day.
Also tried that casablanca chicken sandwich. All the ingredients in the sandwich (chicken, pomegranate vinaigrette, goat cheese, sliced pears, dired cherries & field greens on ciabatta) went perfectly together. The sweet potato fries and whatever their sauce that goes with it (or was the sauce for the sandwich?... whatever) was also scrumptious.
Came for mother's day brunch and ordered "the best egg white omelette you will ever have". They must be referring to the amount of oil included on the plate.
They include French Bread with every dish, unless you specifically ask for the kisra. Don't get me wrong, the bread is delicious but also quite greasy.
One of the dishes came with cinnamon fruit. It was a great dessert although I couldn't differentiate apples from pears from bananas, which look and should taste quite different.
At least they admitted their jelly is smuckers.
If the drink says muddled they are just kidding, lolz heart
Food isnt garbage though and waiters are a good time, at they pretend to be fun... 3 stars
I've heard rumors the FEZ benedict is delicious and french toast a.k.a. more greasy french bread is dry and greasy (you would think it were a contradiction, but really dry and hard).
#jew, you ate your whole disgusting meal
I went here on a busy Saturday and had a blast. The crowded restaurant kept flowing and the food was super tasty! It didn't take too long even with having such a busy environment, I was able to distract myself with my drink, my friends and watching the scenery!
I got the FEZ burger and shared it with a friend. YUM!! Omg I couldn't stop eating everything between the amazing burger and the sweet potato fries, my tastebuds were in heaven. Oh wait, I'm not dreaming, I'm just at FEZ.
I love their french fries!! especially the garlic rosemary, very crispy and tasty.
I'm not usually a fan of burgers and sandwich but this place change that. I love the bread they use for the sandwich (cibatta? however you spell it) and lots of vege!!! The sandwich comes with a salad which was good. The place is however very cozy that you'll hear everything the next table talk about
This place is great fun. During the EZ/Happy Hour they have 'one dollar sign' worthy food, and even cheaper drinks.
I got the FEZ burger with a side of sweet potato fries. The fries were decent but they are served with a creamy sauce that is fantastic. They'd make a great snack if you were just meeting someone for some drank.
The burger was great, a nice thick slab of beef with various toppings on it, nestled into a ciabatta roll and thankfully cut in half.
The guy I was with ordered shots of rumchata mixed with fireball whiskey. So tasty. Will definitely return to this place again, hopefully during the happy hour.
I always passed by this place but last week I met up my aunt for lunch. This place has a great atmosphere and very friendly fast service! I had the rosemary chicken sandwich... It's was AMAZING! Perfect mixture of savory and sweet! Ill be craving this sandwich within a week I'm sure. The sandwiches come with a small simple side salad with a sweet (but not too sweet) vinaigrette. Ou can also choose to upgrade to French fries which I would usually do but I was in a healthy mood. The little side salad was the prefect addition to my sandwich which was a perfect amount! My aunt ordered the FEZ salad and added chicken. I stole a bite and it was also soooo good! I feel like this is a place where I could come back and try everything on the menu.
Our server was extremely helpful and friendly... I give them an "A" for service!
Ill be back soon to try something new!
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