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OCTOBER 29, 2020 • BEST OF GLENDALE
Dining
BREAKFAST Black Bear Diner 6039 W. Bell Road, blackbeardiner.com 602-843-1921
This has been a good year for Black Bear Diner: The restaurant chain is celebrating its 25th anniversary and, on top of that, Glendale residents have voted the best local spot to get breakfast. This community-focused, bearthemed diner is fun for the whole family, with plenty of carvings and murals; but it’s not just about atmosphere—Black Bear Diner aims to provide quality homestyle comfort foods. While the diner does have lunch, dinner and dessert menus, we’re here to spotlight its breakfast, served all day, from things like chicken fried steak and READER RECOMMENDED eggs to pancakes, waffles and French Kiss the Cook Restaurant & Antiques toast; omelets 4915 W. Glendale Ave. and scrambles; kissthecookrestaurant.com breakfast burritos 623-939-4663 and more excellent choices to start— Biscuits Cafe or continue—your 19420 N. 59th Ave. day. biscuitscafe.com 623-376-2440
HEALTHY FOOD
Pita Jungle
7530 W. Bell Road pitajungle.com 623-486-2615 Eating healthy doesn’t have to be a drag. At Pita Jungle, you can experience an eclectic mix of decor with delicious and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal options for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans alike. Meat-eaters can try the roasted chicken shawarma, guro or chipotle chicken lavash pizza. For the veggie lovers and vegans: indulge in a baked falafel pita, spicy tofu wrap or vegan lentil fetoosh salad.
BRUNCH
First Watch
18255 N. 83rd Ave. firstwatch.com/locations/union-hills 623-561-0555 First Watch’s creative menu features traditional favorites like omelets, pancakes, salads and sandwiches as well as signature items like the Chickichanga and classic BLTE sandwich. First READER RECOMMENDED Watch begins every morning at the crack Black Bear Diner of dawn slicing fruits 6039 W. Bell Road and vegetables, baking blackbeardiner.com muffins and making 602-843-1921 French toast batter from scratch. Made with only Urban Margarita the best ingredients, 6685 W. Beardsley Road meals are created urbanmargarita.com without the use of heat 623-561-6674 lamps or deep fryers.
COFFEE SHOP
Dutch Bros
6965 N. 95th Ave. dutchbros.com 541-955-4700 At this stage, Dutch Bros should need no introduction. Perhaps it doesn’t, hence why it topped our readers’ favorite coffee in the city. But for those who are new to the brotherhood, the private drive-thru chain is perfect for those looking to get in an out quick. Outside temps are still a bit hot, so you can continue to drink any of the many cold coffee or noncoffee beverages you may enjoy, but for those looking to get into the fall spirit, surely you can make the jump to warmer flavors—like the caramel pumpkin brûlée (pumpkin and salted caramel breve with whip, pumpkin drizzle and raw sugar—don’t worry, you can ice it, too).
READER RECOMMENDED READER RECOMMENDED
Picazzo’s
8280 W. Union Hills Drive picazzos.com 623-466-0228
Fresh Healthy Cafe 9404 W. Westgate Blvd. freshrestaurants.com 623-505-3277
Starbucks
Multiple Glendale Locations starbucks.com
Black Rock Coffee 6805 W. Bell Road br.coffee
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