Tags: Arizona, bakery, La Grande Orange, Phoenix, travel

I can NOT believe all the years I grew up in AZ and I had no idea La Grande Orange even existed!  I have to move away to CA to find out about it

I am telling you, if you live in AZ or plan to visit Phoenix, make sure you plan a day to visit.  Fun Fun Fun eating.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner items on the menu….I have tried a little of each and they are all delicious.

Click HERE to see the Grocery side Menu.  Click HERE to see the Pizzaria side Menu.  The photo above is a shot from the grocery side which has an adorable little shopping area too.

Here’s a shot of the Grocery side menu board.  So many goodies to choose from.

 

This is a shot from my phone of the Pizzaria side of the restaurant.  You can order on either side and come to this side to enjoy your meal.  There is also outdoor seating.

 

This gorgeous breakfast is the Croque Madame.  Buttered toast, layered with sliced ham, melted cheese and topped with a perfectly fried egg.  We devoured this one pretty quick

 

See?  Lol!

LGO is known for these “baked chicken wings” and I will add my seal of approval.  They were finger lickin’ delicious

 

No fountain drinks at the restaurant, you pick up a can in their refrigerated section of the grocery store

 

Pizza time!  We tried the Mother Earth (green and black olives, artichoke, roasted peppers, fennel onion,broccolini, tomatoes and mushrooms) and the Classic Margherita Pizza.  Thin crispy crust, flavorful toppings.

This Mother Earth Pizza was fantastic.

Get a load of this burger!!  Can we just agree that it is massive?!

The Green Chili Burger.

Couldn’t stop taking pictures of it.

Whoa!

…..It was perfect

Alright, time for the bakery.  All kinds of beautiful things to choose from.

Red Velvet Cake slice, yes please!

Mini Red Velvet Cupcake and a perfect little chocolate cake.

One of the highlights of our visit to LGO was meeting this beautiful English Lab that was there with his owner that was selling his pups!  This was the sweetest dog and he kept coming over as we were eating our desserts.  Little cutie pie!

 

The mini Red Velvet Cupcake.  To die for!

Here his is again.  Look at those sweet eyes?!

By far my favorite dessert we tried.  The Red Velvet Cake.  Layered with a sinful cream cheese frosting.  Love!

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie!  Loved this too.

My mom, our new buddy and me.

This was a very close 2nd.  Soft chocolate cake, vanilla cream inside and crisp chocolate shell on the outside.  Perfection.

It’s worth a visit friends   Have a great day!

La Grande Orange

4410 N. 40th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Hours: 6:30am-10pm Daily

Tags: Arizona, breakfast, brunch, cupcakes, dessert, Gilbert, The Coffee Shop, travel

There are so many great spots in Gilbert, AZ to eat.  If you are in AZ you must run over to The Coffee Shop is located in the Agritopia Neighborhood off of Ray and Higley.  It is such a charming little shop full of breakfast, lunch and lots of delicious cupcakes.  They even won cupcake wars on Food Network!

 

The grounds are gorgeous and right next door to The Coffee Shop is Joe’s Farm Grill which is another must visit.  Joe’s Farm Grill was on Drive In, Diners and Dives.

When you walk up to the counter, you will see gorgeous baked goods of all kinds.  These peanut butter cookies look to die for!

 

Oh the whoopie pies!

Vegan Options too.

Gorgeous!

Here’s some of the cupcakes we ordered.  Fabulous!

This is the Birthday Cake Cupcake.  By far one of our favorites.

The Vanilla Cupcake.  Classic and mighty tasty.

The Banana Chocolate Chip.  My FAVORITE!

We also tried the Vegan Turtle Cupcake.  Fabulous as well.

The Cookies and Cream Cupcake.  Love!

The Cookies and Cream Whoopie Pie!  Soft and perfect.

We really did have breakfast first My husband ordered this egg scramble with spinach, tomatoes and mushrooms.

I ordered this fabulous breakfast burrito.  Seriously to die for.

This picture of my nephew kills me.  Shows you how good the food was, lol!

 

There is a great area outside where the kids can run around and play.  Perfect place for the whole family.  Check it out next time you are in the Gilbert area.

The Coffee Shop

3000 E. Ray Road

Gilbert, AZ 85296

(480) 279-3144

Hours:

Mon-Thu	7am–8pm
Fri-Sat	7am–9pm
Sun	8am–4pm

Dec 13, 2011 | Tags: breakfast, brunch, Farmhouse Restaurant, restaurant review, review, travel

Gilbert, AZ is near and dear to my heart, because we lived there for 8 years before moving to CA three years ago.  It was where we bought our first home and had both of our boys.  So many memories in Gilbert.

When we go back to AZ to visit our family, I love going out to eat to my favorite places.  The Farmhouse is no exception, it is a great place to go to breakfast or lunch.  There will most likely be a line of people waiting to get in when you arrive so be prepared

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