Wow! Great service and the food was as amazing as it always is. We had the hummus trio, shrimp in ajo, garlic lemon chicken and mozzarella and tomato. Steven was our server. Try the Happy hour tapas menu, I love it! This is our new default location!!
(5)
Jennifer H.
Came during the lunch rush, so the service wasn't the best. But that's kind of what you expect with this place. Tried a variety of items. The Kraft burger was delicious. Nice level of spice to it. The salad it came with had an amazing dressing. Philly steak pita was just like a Philly sandwich only in a pita. The pita was the perfect level of softness for it. The hummus and pita was pretty good. Loved the hummus but I wished the pita was more like the pita they use for the pita "sandwiches." It was a little hard for my liking. The chipotle chicken pizza was delicious. One of our friends in the group thought it was too spicy. I barely thought it had any spice to it. Very crispy pita crust. The $5 kids meals are really a great deal. Delicious seasoned chicken (or whatever protein you chose) along with a fruit, veggie and I think a grain (mine got a pita). And a kids drink too.
(4)
Mark B.
We get takeout here every once in a while. I like that they have a wide variety of foods so that my wife and I can both easily find something we want. I got the spicy chicken wrap last time and it was awesome. My wife always gets the hummus and chicken and some fresh squeezed lemonade which was very good too. I can't say much for the service here because we typically do take out. Highly recommended restaurant to almost anyone.
(5)
Chris P.
Was on a diet and needed a healthy alternative. Pretty solid place. They could not accommodate a part of more then 4. That being said, they are good for a small group but nothing more then 4. Try the jalapeño cilantro humus. Not too spicy, but it hits all the right places.
(3)
Vicky B.
Yum this place is delicious! Very fresh, tons of healthy options and great for vegetarians and vegans! I came here a year ago when I was in town after a coworker told me I'd love it and he was right, I did! Of course when I was in the area for work last week I planned my day around having lunch here and once again it hit the spot. I actually got the same thing I had last year, the grilled vegetable salad but this time I added salmon which was delicious. It's definitely not a 5 star restaurant but it's definitely 5 stars for what is it, a casual spot for lunch or a place to go for dinner with kids or to get take out from. Everything is fresh, there's so many delicious breads, dips, sandwiches, salads and hot entrees to choose from. They also have beer and wine in addition to several sodas and juices. The staff is friendly and the place is clean, just an all around great go to spot! Nate was my server last week and he was great, was able to accommodate me adding salmon to my salad, gave me 2 different dressings on the side and he gave me a diet coke to go! I also needed to pick up some cookies for my customer I was going to visit after lunch and not being from the area, he was kind enough to direct me to the closet grocery store. I'll be back in town in a few months and you can definitely guess that I'll be back!
(5)
Teresa R.
I had lunch here the other day with my mum and it was lovely. Our server, Jackie, was just darling. She has such unique tattoos. Mum ordered hummus, she just loved it and I had a tikka masala, Jackie recommend it and it was quite wonderful. If only they had tea and crumpets for dessert. Thank you for an exquisite lunch. We shall return very soon! Cheers.
(5)
Emily C.
Came during the lunch rush. Agreed to sit on the patio. My party and another party were the only ones on the patio. The server came to check on the other party but after 15 minutes we weren't even offered drinks. We ended up leaving.
(1)
Carolyn H.
Mmmm...chipotle black bean burger...GET IN MY BELLY. Pita Jungle is one of those places that you just feel cool eating at. It has a hipster, artsy vibe to it and everyone is over the top nice. As stated so slyly above, my fav is the chipotle black bean burger. I get mine with no bun, because I am not about to let bread fill me up when there's a tasty little dish like this one on the table (they have cranberries inside of the burger!!!). It comes with a side of chipotle hummus and garlic new potatoes, which are so flavorful and good. Second fav is the falafel pita. What's a falafel you ask? Well, it;s heaven in a round crispy garbanzo bean package. If you have never had one, just try it. You will like it.
(5)
Amber F.
I love the cilantro hummus & pita chips here! Always a great snack. The rest of the menu is a little weird. You have to be open to trying new foods. Most of the people here are friendly with great service. Jackie has been our waitress twice now and she is horrible. I would highly advise avoiding her section.
(3)
Ashley B.
I had my lunch there today, it was pretty packed and really noisy . Our waitress was very smiley. I drink smoothies very often and all kinds, I decide to try their special smoothie "Strawberry & Mango for $5.99" . Actually I had a hard time to finish it, first because it was a good size but also because it didn't taste Mango or even a smoothie.. It was more like a strawberry milkshake. I was able to taste strawberry and ice cream and I gave to try to all the other person at my table and we all had the same answer. Normally a smoothie is fresh or frozen fruits with ice. Not ice cream.. We also order the hummus (they warm up the bread in the microwave so after few minutes the bread is hard), chicken curry salad (very tasty) , and some pitas.
(3)
Julia A.
Quite possibly my favorite restaurant in the area. SO glad they opened up a new one closer to my house! The restaurant is a really beautiful space -- moody overhead lighting, cool art on the walls, and unique furniture spread around for a loungy kind of feel. The servers are all young hipster types, very nice and attentive. Literally everything I've tried from their menu is good! Favorites include: the coconut curry soup, hummus trio, spinach four cheese quesadilla, lavosh pizza, garlic new potatoes, caramelized cauliflower with tahini, guava lemonade, and their amazing rice pudding for dessert. All of the smoothies I've tried are good too. I really don't think you can go wrong here! Highly recommend. Great place for flavorful, healthy, fresh food!
(5)
Susan S.
I love this Pita Jungle location. I have been to most and this one is as great as the one on Ray rd. Always great service and the best food. The cauliflower tahini dish is so good. Well everything is good but this I must get every time. Sometimes the plate isn't as full as other times but its so good I don't mind. Get there before 11:30 because the lunch crowd is that, a crowd. Now I am in the mood for the Chicken Shwarma wrap.
(5)
Sherry C.
My first visit and I will return. The service was excellent and we were seated right away. Our server was right on the ball and helped me try to make my meal choice since it was my first time. He had very good suggestions. I ordered the special mahi mahi with pinenuts, caramelized cauliflower with a spicy sauce. It was excellent but a bit too much sauce for me personally. I would ask for the sauce on the side next time. Our drinks were filled promptly and the outside seating area was great because it has misters. Our server took the dishes away promptly and brought the check in a fast but polite way. I will be back again and again and plan to try many new things on their menu. A great new place to eat
(5)
Doug K.
Decent food and service. Nothing is spectacular, but I eat here weekly because it's close to work. I'd recommend the chicken or phillies that they offer.
(3)
Tracy G.
I absolutely love this place. It's the best location in the east valley. The staff is great. They food is beyond amazing. My favorite dish is the seared ahi tuna salad. The vinaigrette is the best thing ever. Everything on the menu is excellent, except the nachos. Save your nachos for a Mexican place. Pitas, hummus, salads, burgers, are all fresh and delicious.
(5)
Chris H.
I agree with other reviewers that this location is more of an "upscale" environment than other pita jungle locations. It is definitely beautiful and I would really like to eat in their outside area someday soon. Both times I have been to this location were for takeout so I can't speak much for the wait staff but the people running the takeout door, yeah a whole separate door for takeout - a really nice touch, have been pleasant and helpful. The last time I ordered I went I ordered an iced chai tea to go. My to-go cup was much smaller at this location than I have had in the past at other locations. Hope that isn't how it is going to be from now on because I will probably stop ordering them. Also, I asked for almond milk. Just soy or cow milk. That's a bit of a bummer. But the food was good as always!
(4)
Patty O.
I have been four times and I will not stop. I have been to three locations and they all rocked. I'm gonna paste this same review to all three. These are clean restaurants with fun menus. You can eat healthy. They serve vegetables and fruit. They plate well. The food is attractive. I have tried 8 menu items and they were all fantastic. Good signs.
(5)
Christopher A.
This is a very trendy yuppy place. However, that being said the food was fresh and healthy. I had the chicken pita with classic hummus. What surprised me is based on previous reviews I thought this was going to be a chipotle like pita restaurant. They have a bar with beer on tap. This atmosphere was interesting. Definitely trendy. Overall the food was not bad, but nothing that wowed me.
(4)
Lillie H.
Always such a good experience, staff it's totally chill and there's always something eclectic to eyeball on the walls. My favorite is the chicken tikka Marsala and coconut curry soup. Being a highly picky eater I love that they are highly familiar with allergy and ingredient contents. Love that I can eat In peace. My only reason for a 4 and not 5 is that if you catch a server on a bad day it can kinda tarnish their image, turns out a PhD is not an employment requirement, which becomes apparent if you order Togo.. Otherwise IM a card toting member to the pita pack.
(4)
Joan G.
I am a big fan of Pita Jungle and now there is one on my side of town! This is a great location. I came for lunch with my daughter and I got a salad. Their salads are delicious. They are really good size and have lots of great toppings. I also like their pita's and hummus as well. The service is always great and the new location is clean, bright, and has both indoor and outdoor seating which with this great weather we are having I will be taking advantage of. The place isn't really that big so I am sure it is going to be full a lot but worth the wait. The food at Pita Jungle is always fresh and really good. This location was no different! I was at a party where there was dishes from this location as well. A hummus platter and some other things. Each item was nicely presented and the food was just as good as when you eat there. Good to know for gatherings and the holidays, the hummus platter was a big hit!
(5)
Tim M.
The food is always freshly prepared. Medchilada is a great "secret" menu item and longtime favorite of mine. Coconut Curry soup is great. Tropical tea is delicious. I recently tried the Kafta burger and it was awesome bursting with flavor. Another favorite of mine is the Mahi Mahi with pita chips.
(5)
Valerie S.
The Pita Jungle is, hands down, one of my family's favorite restaurant to go to. Last night however, we visited during the usual Friday night dinner rush. We arrived at about 5:50pm. We expected a wait and weren't bothered by that at all. Put our name in with the host and waited in the lobby area. 20-30 minutes was quoted. After 45 minutes, I had asked the host where we were at in line. I had watched several parties go ahead of us and had arrived after us. He said he had called my name 4 times before seating table after table. Mind you, there is a small couch right in front of the host station that we were seated at the entire time, less than 5 feet from the host station. He never called my name. We ordered drinks from our female server, who was very attentive and extremely nice, the entire time. We ordered a Caribbean salad as an appetizer for the table, a kids meal for my son, a black bean burger with garlic potatoes, a Philly cheese steak and a large regular hummus for myself. The hummus was delicious but the portion was EXTREMELY small for a large order. Making me just want more. The burger and potatoes lack seasoning and flavor. It did not have any, we added salt to everything and the garlic potatoes had absolutely no garlic flavor what so ever. The black bean burger tasted like cardboard. The Philly cheese steak pita, was so greasy/watery as soon as it was at our table it needed to be eaten with a fork because the pita was so soggy and falling apart. All in all we had a really bad experience considering this is a restaurant we usually adore! The manager delivered our food but we never saw him again during the course of our meal to let him know how bad our experience was. We probably won't be back to this location again considering the noise level (we literally yelled at each other the entire meal) and the amount of issues we had during this one meal. We'll stick to our Val Vista and Pecos location.
(2)
christine E.
Great restaurant with yummy, healthy eats. Have been coming to Pita Jungle since its early days in Tempe, and love that they have expanded to other areas. This new location is special because of the owners. They have a local rock and roll connection and are super nice guys! I know that this place will do well, and wish everyone all the success they deserve!
(5)
Chris M.
If you are ever having a hard time choosing from their menu, you can never go wrong with the black bean burger. It is to die for.
(4)
Kathleen C.
Food is fabulous, great selection, staff are a dream and the manager attentive! Can't go wrong here!
(5)
Najwan J.
Really good food but they need to learn how to cook falafel well they are almost always undercooked my I order then! But the hummus and all other food is on point!
(5)
Kat R.
LOVE the food. SOO yummy and SOO good for you. Only complaint is the location. Its hidden in the corner.
(4)
Mark B.
The food is very good. Service is decent. Atmosphere a-ok. I just don't get how a restaurant can be so dirty. Floor, tables, cutlery, washrooms.... Day late and a dollar short, that's all I can say.
(3)
David D.
Great hummus and a great selection of spices for each dish!
(4)
Brian N.
I don't have a good reason to have avoided this place as long as I have, so when the chance came on Saturday to check it out I was ready. While I don't necessarily love the name, the menu was exciting - so many things to try. We got the hummus sampler and then I got the special, which was a Greek enchilada - I totally added feta and kalamata olives (which was an excellent choice). The rice that came with it had just a bit of cilantro in it and the tzatziki sauce was nice to have on the side. The hummus was equally tasty and everything was fresh and well seasoned. I had probably six refills on the fresh lemonade, which made sitting out on the porch that much more refreshing. The service was attentive and while I probably won't be coming back to this location, I will totally come here again.
(4)
Arman P.
I really liked the place itself and the people working there, but I'm gonna have to say that the food is just ok. I like the jalapeño hummus appetizer, but everything else was just ok nothing spectacular.
(3)
C N.
NO WIFI???? A new restaurant??? Seriously?! Poor/slow service. Bartender/server cares more about taking take-out orders than serving people trying to order in the bar. Very small bar. Shelf highlighting wine and bottled beers that's above the bar is no lit up at all - super dark. Can't see it.
(1)
Veronica E.
This place is AMAZING!!! Yummy Yummy Yummy. Delicious food made fresh in house. If you've never been, you GOTTA try; and if you already have, you are probably as addicted as I am. Pita Jungle Dana Park location has a great artsy AND comfortable ambience, friendly staff, delicious food (including delicious healthy food options that cater to any specific dietary need), awesome service and an impeccable "A" grade health inspection record since day one (very comforting). And the Dana Park Village is easy to get to and fun to stroll around. You can't ask for anything more!
(5)
Scott H.
Pita Jungle. Now this is a place to get great food. If you love hummus, and I love hummus, this is THE place to go. The presentation of the hummus spread over a large plate with pita bread is exquisite! And the taste, magnifico! Such flavor and did I mention the hummus is warm? Not like eating it out of your fridge. I would recommend the Jalepeno hummus appetizer. Delicioso!
(5)
Alexis R.
I ate here with my husband about a month ago. I have eaten at Pita Jungle once before, but have avoided it for a long time. I am kind of a picky eater and nothing on the menu ever seems that appealing to me. I decided to go because my husband loves it. He told me, you have to try the chicken pasta salad. So we split it and got an extra chicken breast on the side. I didn't care for it. The sauce they put on it was too lemony-flavored. I'm glad we got the extra plain chicken breast because that was really yummy. I'm willing to come back and give it another shot. The service was good too.
(3)
Denise C.
Employees don't wash their hands. I was waiting in the washroom with my young daughter and when she came out, the water in the wash basin would barely trickle out, making hand washing difficult. My mind was already on the implications of this for restaurant staff, when an employee came out of one of the stalls and shot past us without even a glance at the sink. This behavior suggests that she doesn't habitually wash her hands. Gross. I love Pita Jungle and the food+service have always been great, but cleanliness and food safety trumps this. I won't be back. UPDATE: Owner messaged me via Yelp. He sounded sincerely mortified about what I described above, stated that the water in the women's room was fixed the next morning, that employees were encouraged to use other sinks until that one was fixed, that this Pita Jungle location has an excellent health record but that there was no excuse for this type of behavior. His response was so immediate and sincere that I will take him at his word that my review will be used to emphasize the importance of hand-washing to his employees. I'll change this review if I go back in the future and things have changed.
(1)
John Jae L.
I've been craving this pita jungle for while and now I finally got to eat some. I got a typical gyro which is not bad. Healthy and enough for what you're paying for. I would definitely go back for more. There's still lots on menu that I gotta try. Happy hour is 3:30-5:30 for $1-$3 ranges for small portion food. Gotta try that too. Location is pretty good and nice.
(5)
Christine P.
YAY!!!! I am so excited that there is now a Pita Jungle this close to me. I should probably just leave them my credit card and pick up my dinner daily! The food and service was excellent for our first trip. The food was really hot and fresh. I had a steak pita which was amazing. I really like the green iced tea. I think it was strawberry kiwi and it was yummy! I really love pita jungle and am so glad to have one closer to me. Someone from work brought some of their food to a holiday party and the platters they did were great. All the food went before any other food! The hummus platter had 3 different kinds and each was better than the previous! So they also do great catering/takeout.
(5)
Ryan M.
I like to eat healthy and this place has so many delicious and healthy options. I love the Mediterranean chicken salad and the Spanikopita is so good.
(5)
Kia P.
I really love this place it was suprisinlgy good and you get a lot portion for the money. It is packed so there maybe a wait but overall a really good place to try
(4)
James B.
This place is delicious. Always good service and excellent food. Trevor is an awesome employee and cook.
(5)
Linda C.
I am not a fan of this type of food, however, the meal I got was OK, and the rest of the party really enjoyed theirs, so I am not reviewing on the food. (because looking at all of the reviews, people love this place!) I will review the service though: We had a party of 7 ladies getting together to catch up. Drinks were delivered promptly and the server was really nice. Plates were cleared as needed. So far that was nice. However, there were a few things that bugged me. One, half of us ordered a bowl of soup along with our entrees. As we waited, I figured he must have forgotten them. Nope- they were delivered with all of our entrees! So we had bowls and plates and going from side to side to eat them all. (If I go to a steakhouse and order a steak, baked potatoe and a salad- I would get my salad first, right? Is this concept lost at this place?) The soups should have been served as an appetizer. The other thing I dropped a star for is that the server never asked if we wanted separate checks. Just dropped the check in the middle of the table and we had to add, subtract, some put in cash, some credit cards, etc. That itself is annoying to the guests. Computer systems these days can easily separate checks, and especially with a group of women who usually prefer it, it can actually be a time saver. (women usually like separate checks while men will take turns picking up the tab) It would have been nice to at least be asked our preference. Will I go again? Only if friends want to, but I'm in no hurry.
(4)
Nancy S.
I love ALL the Pita Jungles. I have Never had a bad meal at any of the locations. They are very consistent throughout the chain. I usually have the hummus with grilled chicken, the hot pita sandwiches are all amazing and the roasted potatoes side is yummy. The glazed chicken lavish pizza, OMG! So good. Service can be spotty depending on how busy they are but its always worth waiting for.
(5)
Greg S.
My wife loves it, I think it's pretty good. If you are into healthy food then this is your place for a sit down restaurant.
(4)
Ward A.
Great to see Pita Jungle arrive in Dana Park. This location is smaller than the other ones I've been to and can fill up quickly. We have been here a few times and have had consistently good service. We picked up platters for a party. They were ready to go on time and the food was perfectly prepared. The layout is interesting, a lot of the room is taken up by a waiting area and reception kiosk. It seems like more tables could have been made available inside. I like the separate take out door and counter. It seemed like the bartender was also in charge of the takeout orders. We were well taken care of and didn't wait at all. The outdoor seating and windows are going to take a lot of direct sunlight in the summer. It will be interesting to see what they do to address the heat and keep people cool inside and out from May - October. As far as the food, our Pita Jungle favorites are the Chicken Chipotle Lavash Pizza, Cilantro Humus and Chicken, the amazing baked Cauliflower with onion strings and sauce (don't miss this one, every time we order it people sitting nearby ask about it) and the Roasted Potatoes. The kids meals are pretty cool. Kids get to pick from a variety of items to build their plate.
(4)
Jilian M.
This location is by far the worst of them all. I have watched the steadily declining food quality and service since they have opened. Our last experience this last time was the kicker. The waitress was a young girl with very little social skills and really needed help with articulation and volume. She had trouble multitasking and lacked attentiveness. But the other servers picked up the slack. So all was good. We ordered gyro, fatoosh and cilantro hummus. Cilantro hummus is always consistent and good. The gyro not so much. The meat was cooked like bacon: crisp, crumbly and almost considered burnt. It had to be sent back. The return food was decent but had some mystery meat wrapped inside that we will assume for our piece of mind was grill bits. The fatoosh is 3/4 rice, which is awesome if you love rice, not awesome if you are looking for a light flavorful salad that is typical with fatoosh. The kicker, the manager and other servers wiped up tables that were considerably messy that had children seated at them with DRY napkins. No bleach/ disinfectant / wet towels used. And promptly sat another families with children at those tables. Poor quality food, subpar service I can tolerate. Not uncleanliness and poor hygiene. I will visit the other locations.
(2)
Alma G.
Very kid friendly, which I appreciate having a two year old. While we were waiting they gave us some crayons and paper. I love their chicken and Cilantro hummus!!! Best ever. I only wish I could order the pita in a whole grain option, that's my only suggestion. Very relaxed staff and low key while still being professional and a great restaurant., will be coming back for sure!
(4)
Geoffrey D.
They restaurant itself is very cool. It's open dinning feel with a patio. The food is never something i'm going to be complaining about either.
(4)
Sharlene R.
Awesome food! We had great service and the best Mediterranean food. It is always nice to have a restaurant that serves food other than what the mainstream serve.
(5)
Roanna O.
I usually love Pita Jungle. This one served us bland plate after bland plate. They are not following corporate recipes. Really, really bad.
(2)
Savanna R.
This kind of place is not my first choice usually, but I loved it. The food was good, and even my super-picky little step-sister loved her food. I have two little ones, a 3-year old and a 10-month old, and it's super nice to have something on the menu besides grilled cheese and a corn dog. My 10-month old loved the hummus as much as I did. Pita Jungle Hummus was the first hummus I ever tried years ago and it has spoiled me, I have a hard time eating any other hummus. Perfect consistency and taste.
(5)
Star P.
I love the location but the service last few times I've been there has been really slow and for lack of better words is really poor. There's two specific girls that are always behind the bar that take to go orders and they just don't look happy to be there and have been some what rude when I placed my order. Will I continue to come here, yes because I love the food but always get my food to go. No reason to dine in there if the customer service is going to continue to be the same
(2)
Nargiz I.
When we first sat down it took them 15 minutes and for us to say something until we got served. I was recommended this place by a lot of friends, however, I didn't think there was anything special to the food. We ordered the Mediterranean Sampler, which had a sample of several of the appetizers and it was alright, but nothing special. The food had a more American take on Mediterranean food so if you're looking for something authentic this place isn't it. The gyro meat was cut extremely thick and wasn't cooked the same way it normally is. Overall though, the food wasn't bad and I thought the gyro was very filling and ingredients were fresh, but nothing that really stands out which is why I gave this place three stars.
(3)
Mike M.
I walked in with high expectations for good service and a meal. Waitress was not in her best mood so was inflexible With our requests which I though were very reasonable. Food was ok, but the salads ($14) with addition of Protein was cheap and was not enough for a meal. They nickel and dime you for everything. With so many choices around I will not be coming back. Staff, flexibility with menu, food taste, and portions Are all to consider
(2)
Chris S.
Awesome food! Awesome service! Only gripe I have is that the bar needs barstools w backs. The metal stools are horrible!!!! Overall super mucho good!!!! And a few TV's at the bar or outside as well.
(4)
Crystal B.
We love pita jungle! Best service, best food, and it's nutritious! TREVER is superlative! He makes the best hummus on this side of Syria! We will be coming back for sure!
(5)
Elizabeth B.
This location has an awesome upscale environment. The food taste is consistent with the other Pita Jungle locations I've been to. The only flaw I saw here was the person who runs the food to the tables. She brought my husband and I the wrong food twice, before we finally got our order! So that's why I had to give 4 stars instead of 5.
(4)
Heather H.
My family and I love this place! The food here is always yummy. Great location. Great service.
(5)
Kaitlyn W.
We went to the new location at Dana Park. We sat outside, which I wasn't thrilled about because it was kinda cold out. But there were warm heaters that made it enjoyable. I had the gyro and it was very good. My friend had the Chicken Tikka Masala and that was excellent. We also shared the roasted pepper hummus and that was great. It was super creamy and garlicy. Staff was great, too.
(4)
Pete C.
Most everything I have had here has been delicious. The coconut curry soup is amazing. I get it with the spinach and cheese quesadilla and it is a great combination. Their hummus is delicious, too and you have to try the tropical tea. Can't wait for my next visit. The host is also a really nice guy and has always been very friendly when we were waiting for a table.
(4)
A M.
Of all the PJ's I have visited this location is my favorite. Always seated promptly, the servers are on top of things, never have to ask for a drink refill - no reason to go to any other. I've had some really bad service in the location in Tempe - which is a bummer since it's so close to work. I would have made a weekly stop. This place more than makes up for it. I've never been disappointed in my selection. From the cauliflower, to hummas, samplers and sides - everything is good. The gyro is really good (they slip pickles in so if you don't care for them, have it made without) but I wasn't expecting pickles on it. The macro dish is my boyfriend's favorite. It's two meals - there's so much food. Desserts are great too - baklava sundae rules them all! Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Sandra V.
Yummy Tapas! Awesome atmosphere! Except my friend found a hair in her shrimp dish...eek!
(4)
Shirley A.
I really wanted to like this place. It was my first and probably last visit to a Pita Jungle. Started off OK, the service was very good. I ordered a Lavosh Pizza that had 1 slice of tomato on each piece and unbelievably 2 of the pieces were the tomato end that it not edible and should be discarded. As for the kalamata olives my whole pizza had 1/2 of an olive. Overpriced & disappointing experience.
(2)
Michael K.
I went on a Sunday night with my wife and daughter. We were seated immediately and we're promptly served our drinks. Shortly after our order was taken and food delivered. I had the macro platter which was delucious. My wife had the fêtoosh salad which she really enjoyed. My daughter had the chicken schawarma wrap which was a little dry. The waiter promptly brought some yougurt sauce which made the wrap better. The seating was a little cramped on one side and there was a cold blast that came through our table when the door was opened. Overall the food and service was very good.
(4)
sandi m.
Amazing and awesome! Best food around! And great service too!!! Love the atmosphere!
(5)
The F.
Wonderful food. THe iced teas are to die for. I love the service and that they give you huge to go teas when you are leaving. We usually go for the salad and the hummus. CAnnot go wrong there. Honestly, we have not had any bad food or bad service there.
(5)
Brian T.
Great service. Great food. The triple hummus was great. The chicken in our dishes was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
(5)
Jessica G.
Love this place! Great food, happy hour tapas & friendly service. We have been to all the locations. Been going here for years and it's still a favorite.
(5)
S D.
Well we decided to try out this new Dana Park location as we have been disappointed in all the other locations in the east valley (except for Gilbert-San Tan location) this location is nice as it is close to the 60, the patio/bar/entry area takes up most of the space..Kudos for having real booths at this location, it steers the families to that side of the place however the dining room is small so you will still hear the kids crying and whining...lol...the service was just ok, food was just ok as well (my chicken was overcooked but it seems no restaurants can cook chicken right anyways so...), also we were perplexed by the large entry way with piano and stadium seats for waiting it looks cool but too "hipster" inspired and wasted space, there are like 12 tables + the booths total in the dining room so seems a bit small and to have all that wasted space up front seems really annoying given our table was positioned right in front of the kitchen entrance and bathroom entrance...the bar looks interesting so we may check out happy hour one day, overall it is still Pita Jungle which is far better than all the chain restaurants in Gilbert so 3 stars...we still prefer the Gilbert-San Tan location however...
(3)
Super M.
I come here all the time. Over all it is good. The wait staff could be a little nicer, but the food is great. The outside sitting is too crowded.
(3)
Karen L.
Holly Cow Pita Jungle!!! Way to move up in the world! This place is fancy fancy for a Pita Jungle. Food was great! Service was great! Decor was great!
(5)
Mark S.
Fresh digs and it rocks. We are regulars to several locations in the Phoenix Arizona area and in Newport Beach. Tonight was take out. Food perfect and they threw in an extra something just because.
(4)
Denene J.
Well I really expected this place to be really good.. We went in very hungry. Their ice tea was really good. My daughter and I ordered the blue corn nachos to start. They were ok but pretty bland. I got the gyro which comes with nothing. I had to ask for sauce. Both were very plain not much flavor. I also found the pickles on it to be strange. My daughter got the Philly steak pita which she thought was very plain and really didn't like at all. It was pretty soggy and drippy. The lady next to us sent her salad back for some reason I didn't hear. I heard her order it with dressing on the side but had it on it when it came out the second time. The guy 2 tables away also sent his back because it had cheese on it and he ordered it without. After that all I heard was the kitchen prepping for later. They were chopping vegetables very loudly for the rest of the time we were there. Between that and the music I left with a headache. My daughters comment on the music was she was pretty sure the same song has been playing the whole time we were there. I don't think we will be back.
(2)
Kaitlin K.
Decided to check out the new location, since we are regulars at the other one in Mesa. So glad we did! Great service, and the food came out quickly. It seemed there was more of a team atmosphere between the service staff than at the other ones, which was nice. Food came out quickly and exactly as we ordered it! It is a little smaller than some of their other locations, but has a great patio for outdoor seating! We will definitely be coming back.
(5)
J F.
This place is great! Great food and sexy service! I've been to other locations and the Dana Park one is the nicest inside. I recommend the hummus with grilled chicken. The cilantro jalapeno one is especially luscious! Give her a try!
(5)
Maria R.
I didn't have the best experience the first time I went here but I changed my review star after seeing how attentive and awesome customer service the management had, they go above and beyond in trying to make your your experience at pita jungle more that expected. Yes I will go back , we all have bad days, stress, etc...
(5)
Kenny S.
Not bad......kind of a small location and the outdoor patio floor needs a sweeping up! Food was ok.......my biggest gripe with ALL PITA JUNGLES IS ........... 3.00 soft drinks and i wish the hot sandwiches ( gyro& philly) came with something...anything. That always kills me ...l. 6 bucks for 2 drinks? So 2 sandwiches no sides and 2 cokes is 25.00 with tip. Pita jungles have good tastey food overall.
(3)
Michael S.
Four of us had 4 distinct plates, each very good to excellent in their own way. We sat outside, so the ambience in general was good, but I did notice that when I went inside it was on the loud side. Service was six stars - we were in a rush and they did everything possible to get our food, drink, check to us in the most expedient manner possible. Highlyrecommended.
(5)
Sheena C.
This is my new favorite place to get a gyro! Good price for the size you're getting! And here I thought it was a vegetarian place lol
(5)
Gary G.
I'm really glad that Pita Jungle opened up a location in Dana Park. I used to live next to the one in Mesa on Dobson, and was stoked when I saw the sign near where I moved in Gilbert. If you've been to the one on Dobson, you already know that the food is great and the people who work there are always friendly and helpful. I was concerned that this might not translate well to the Dana Park location, but I was happy to find out that it did. The same welcoming atmosphere and quality of food is found here as well. I'll be back soon...
(4)
Mary S.
This place not only has great food but a real friendly staff. We need to eat here more often. I love there falafel and my hubby had the gyro. Soooo yummy. There special tonight was a watermelon smoothie so I just had to have that too. It was refreshing and tasted just like fresh watermelon.
(4)
Sara C.
My first time into a Pita Jungle in a few years, and now I'm a fan. Shwarma wrap was excellent but the garlic dip won over our whole table.
(4)
David K.
Good food just on the expensive side. Went with a college friend for the first time didn't know what to expect. Great service and great tasting food. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try different good food.
(5)
Samuel M.
Food was OK, service was bad, and atmosphere was good. Server never checked on us, and we waited for awhile to order. Longer than it should take. Probably won't come back again.
(2)
SFCAFOX S.
great location for amazing healthy food. their pitas are fantastic!
(5)
Mandi B.
There is no beating PJ in terms of delicious, healthy and customizable Mediterranean food! I recently switched to vegan and PJ is super accommodating and flexible with making pretty much anything vegan. You can sub in tofu for the meat and they'll let you know what breads have milk products or honey and what you can substitute. Not to mention they have the best cilantro jalapeno hummus in town. (psst, they have a chipotle hummus too!) I hear this place was a madhouse when it first opened, and it does have a great lunch crowd, but the 2 times I've gone and sat for lunch recently have been immediately seated and out in an hour. This location caters and now has delivery for catering too! Can't say enough good things about this place. =)
(5)
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Address :1652 S Val Vista Dr,Ste 128
Mesa, AZ, 85204
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Hipster Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
rozanne e.
Wow! Great service and the food was as amazing as it always is. We had the hummus trio, shrimp in ajo, garlic lemon chicken and mozzarella and tomato. Steven was our server. Try the Happy hour tapas menu, I love it! This is our new default location!!
(5)Jennifer H.
Came during the lunch rush, so the service wasn't the best. But that's kind of what you expect with this place. Tried a variety of items. The Kraft burger was delicious. Nice level of spice to it. The salad it came with had an amazing dressing. Philly steak pita was just like a Philly sandwich only in a pita. The pita was the perfect level of softness for it. The hummus and pita was pretty good. Loved the hummus but I wished the pita was more like the pita they use for the pita "sandwiches." It was a little hard for my liking. The chipotle chicken pizza was delicious. One of our friends in the group thought it was too spicy. I barely thought it had any spice to it. Very crispy pita crust. The $5 kids meals are really a great deal. Delicious seasoned chicken (or whatever protein you chose) along with a fruit, veggie and I think a grain (mine got a pita). And a kids drink too.
(4)Mark B.
We get takeout here every once in a while. I like that they have a wide variety of foods so that my wife and I can both easily find something we want. I got the spicy chicken wrap last time and it was awesome. My wife always gets the hummus and chicken and some fresh squeezed lemonade which was very good too. I can't say much for the service here because we typically do take out. Highly recommended restaurant to almost anyone.
(5)Chris P.
Was on a diet and needed a healthy alternative. Pretty solid place. They could not accommodate a part of more then 4. That being said, they are good for a small group but nothing more then 4. Try the jalapeño cilantro humus. Not too spicy, but it hits all the right places.
(3)Vicky B.
Yum this place is delicious! Very fresh, tons of healthy options and great for vegetarians and vegans! I came here a year ago when I was in town after a coworker told me I'd love it and he was right, I did! Of course when I was in the area for work last week I planned my day around having lunch here and once again it hit the spot. I actually got the same thing I had last year, the grilled vegetable salad but this time I added salmon which was delicious. It's definitely not a 5 star restaurant but it's definitely 5 stars for what is it, a casual spot for lunch or a place to go for dinner with kids or to get take out from. Everything is fresh, there's so many delicious breads, dips, sandwiches, salads and hot entrees to choose from. They also have beer and wine in addition to several sodas and juices. The staff is friendly and the place is clean, just an all around great go to spot! Nate was my server last week and he was great, was able to accommodate me adding salmon to my salad, gave me 2 different dressings on the side and he gave me a diet coke to go! I also needed to pick up some cookies for my customer I was going to visit after lunch and not being from the area, he was kind enough to direct me to the closet grocery store. I'll be back in town in a few months and you can definitely guess that I'll be back!
(5)Teresa R.
I had lunch here the other day with my mum and it was lovely. Our server, Jackie, was just darling. She has such unique tattoos. Mum ordered hummus, she just loved it and I had a tikka masala, Jackie recommend it and it was quite wonderful. If only they had tea and crumpets for dessert. Thank you for an exquisite lunch. We shall return very soon! Cheers.
(5)Emily C.
Came during the lunch rush. Agreed to sit on the patio. My party and another party were the only ones on the patio. The server came to check on the other party but after 15 minutes we weren't even offered drinks. We ended up leaving.
(1)Carolyn H.
Mmmm...chipotle black bean burger...GET IN MY BELLY. Pita Jungle is one of those places that you just feel cool eating at. It has a hipster, artsy vibe to it and everyone is over the top nice. As stated so slyly above, my fav is the chipotle black bean burger. I get mine with no bun, because I am not about to let bread fill me up when there's a tasty little dish like this one on the table (they have cranberries inside of the burger!!!). It comes with a side of chipotle hummus and garlic new potatoes, which are so flavorful and good. Second fav is the falafel pita. What's a falafel you ask? Well, it;s heaven in a round crispy garbanzo bean package. If you have never had one, just try it. You will like it.
(5)Amber F.
I love the cilantro hummus & pita chips here! Always a great snack. The rest of the menu is a little weird. You have to be open to trying new foods. Most of the people here are friendly with great service. Jackie has been our waitress twice now and she is horrible. I would highly advise avoiding her section.
(3)Ashley B.
I had my lunch there today, it was pretty packed and really noisy . Our waitress was very smiley. I drink smoothies very often and all kinds, I decide to try their special smoothie "Strawberry & Mango for $5.99" . Actually I had a hard time to finish it, first because it was a good size but also because it didn't taste Mango or even a smoothie.. It was more like a strawberry milkshake. I was able to taste strawberry and ice cream and I gave to try to all the other person at my table and we all had the same answer. Normally a smoothie is fresh or frozen fruits with ice. Not ice cream.. We also order the hummus (they warm up the bread in the microwave so after few minutes the bread is hard), chicken curry salad (very tasty) , and some pitas.
(3)Julia A.
Quite possibly my favorite restaurant in the area. SO glad they opened up a new one closer to my house! The restaurant is a really beautiful space -- moody overhead lighting, cool art on the walls, and unique furniture spread around for a loungy kind of feel. The servers are all young hipster types, very nice and attentive. Literally everything I've tried from their menu is good! Favorites include: the coconut curry soup, hummus trio, spinach four cheese quesadilla, lavosh pizza, garlic new potatoes, caramelized cauliflower with tahini, guava lemonade, and their amazing rice pudding for dessert. All of the smoothies I've tried are good too. I really don't think you can go wrong here! Highly recommend. Great place for flavorful, healthy, fresh food!
(5)Susan S.
I love this Pita Jungle location. I have been to most and this one is as great as the one on Ray rd. Always great service and the best food. The cauliflower tahini dish is so good. Well everything is good but this I must get every time. Sometimes the plate isn't as full as other times but its so good I don't mind. Get there before 11:30 because the lunch crowd is that, a crowd. Now I am in the mood for the Chicken Shwarma wrap.
(5)Sherry C.
My first visit and I will return. The service was excellent and we were seated right away. Our server was right on the ball and helped me try to make my meal choice since it was my first time. He had very good suggestions. I ordered the special mahi mahi with pinenuts, caramelized cauliflower with a spicy sauce. It was excellent but a bit too much sauce for me personally. I would ask for the sauce on the side next time. Our drinks were filled promptly and the outside seating area was great because it has misters. Our server took the dishes away promptly and brought the check in a fast but polite way. I will be back again and again and plan to try many new things on their menu. A great new place to eat
(5)Doug K.
Decent food and service. Nothing is spectacular, but I eat here weekly because it's close to work. I'd recommend the chicken or phillies that they offer.
(3)Tracy G.
I absolutely love this place. It's the best location in the east valley. The staff is great. They food is beyond amazing. My favorite dish is the seared ahi tuna salad. The vinaigrette is the best thing ever. Everything on the menu is excellent, except the nachos. Save your nachos for a Mexican place. Pitas, hummus, salads, burgers, are all fresh and delicious.
(5)Chris H.
I agree with other reviewers that this location is more of an "upscale" environment than other pita jungle locations. It is definitely beautiful and I would really like to eat in their outside area someday soon. Both times I have been to this location were for takeout so I can't speak much for the wait staff but the people running the takeout door, yeah a whole separate door for takeout - a really nice touch, have been pleasant and helpful. The last time I ordered I went I ordered an iced chai tea to go. My to-go cup was much smaller at this location than I have had in the past at other locations. Hope that isn't how it is going to be from now on because I will probably stop ordering them. Also, I asked for almond milk. Just soy or cow milk. That's a bit of a bummer. But the food was good as always!
(4)Patty O.
I have been four times and I will not stop. I have been to three locations and they all rocked. I'm gonna paste this same review to all three. These are clean restaurants with fun menus. You can eat healthy. They serve vegetables and fruit. They plate well. The food is attractive. I have tried 8 menu items and they were all fantastic. Good signs.
(5)Christopher A.
This is a very trendy yuppy place. However, that being said the food was fresh and healthy. I had the chicken pita with classic hummus. What surprised me is based on previous reviews I thought this was going to be a chipotle like pita restaurant. They have a bar with beer on tap. This atmosphere was interesting. Definitely trendy. Overall the food was not bad, but nothing that wowed me.
(4)Lillie H.
Always such a good experience, staff it's totally chill and there's always something eclectic to eyeball on the walls. My favorite is the chicken tikka Marsala and coconut curry soup. Being a highly picky eater I love that they are highly familiar with allergy and ingredient contents. Love that I can eat In peace. My only reason for a 4 and not 5 is that if you catch a server on a bad day it can kinda tarnish their image, turns out a PhD is not an employment requirement, which becomes apparent if you order Togo.. Otherwise IM a card toting member to the pita pack.
(4)Joan G.
I am a big fan of Pita Jungle and now there is one on my side of town! This is a great location. I came for lunch with my daughter and I got a salad. Their salads are delicious. They are really good size and have lots of great toppings. I also like their pita's and hummus as well. The service is always great and the new location is clean, bright, and has both indoor and outdoor seating which with this great weather we are having I will be taking advantage of. The place isn't really that big so I am sure it is going to be full a lot but worth the wait. The food at Pita Jungle is always fresh and really good. This location was no different! I was at a party where there was dishes from this location as well. A hummus platter and some other things. Each item was nicely presented and the food was just as good as when you eat there. Good to know for gatherings and the holidays, the hummus platter was a big hit!
(5)Tim M.
The food is always freshly prepared. Medchilada is a great "secret" menu item and longtime favorite of mine. Coconut Curry soup is great. Tropical tea is delicious. I recently tried the Kafta burger and it was awesome bursting with flavor. Another favorite of mine is the Mahi Mahi with pita chips.
(5)Valerie S.
The Pita Jungle is, hands down, one of my family's favorite restaurant to go to. Last night however, we visited during the usual Friday night dinner rush. We arrived at about 5:50pm. We expected a wait and weren't bothered by that at all. Put our name in with the host and waited in the lobby area. 20-30 minutes was quoted. After 45 minutes, I had asked the host where we were at in line. I had watched several parties go ahead of us and had arrived after us. He said he had called my name 4 times before seating table after table. Mind you, there is a small couch right in front of the host station that we were seated at the entire time, less than 5 feet from the host station. He never called my name. We ordered drinks from our female server, who was very attentive and extremely nice, the entire time. We ordered a Caribbean salad as an appetizer for the table, a kids meal for my son, a black bean burger with garlic potatoes, a Philly cheese steak and a large regular hummus for myself. The hummus was delicious but the portion was EXTREMELY small for a large order. Making me just want more. The burger and potatoes lack seasoning and flavor. It did not have any, we added salt to everything and the garlic potatoes had absolutely no garlic flavor what so ever. The black bean burger tasted like cardboard. The Philly cheese steak pita, was so greasy/watery as soon as it was at our table it needed to be eaten with a fork because the pita was so soggy and falling apart. All in all we had a really bad experience considering this is a restaurant we usually adore! The manager delivered our food but we never saw him again during the course of our meal to let him know how bad our experience was. We probably won't be back to this location again considering the noise level (we literally yelled at each other the entire meal) and the amount of issues we had during this one meal. We'll stick to our Val Vista and Pecos location.
(2)christine E.
Great restaurant with yummy, healthy eats. Have been coming to Pita Jungle since its early days in Tempe, and love that they have expanded to other areas. This new location is special because of the owners. They have a local rock and roll connection and are super nice guys! I know that this place will do well, and wish everyone all the success they deserve!
(5)Chris M.
If you are ever having a hard time choosing from their menu, you can never go wrong with the black bean burger. It is to die for.
(4)Kathleen C.
Food is fabulous, great selection, staff are a dream and the manager attentive! Can't go wrong here!
(5)Najwan J.
Really good food but they need to learn how to cook falafel well they are almost always undercooked my I order then! But the hummus and all other food is on point!
(5)Kat R.
LOVE the food. SOO yummy and SOO good for you. Only complaint is the location. Its hidden in the corner.
(4)Mark B.
The food is very good. Service is decent. Atmosphere a-ok. I just don't get how a restaurant can be so dirty. Floor, tables, cutlery, washrooms.... Day late and a dollar short, that's all I can say.
(3)David D.
Great hummus and a great selection of spices for each dish!
(4)Brian N.
I don't have a good reason to have avoided this place as long as I have, so when the chance came on Saturday to check it out I was ready. While I don't necessarily love the name, the menu was exciting - so many things to try. We got the hummus sampler and then I got the special, which was a Greek enchilada - I totally added feta and kalamata olives (which was an excellent choice). The rice that came with it had just a bit of cilantro in it and the tzatziki sauce was nice to have on the side. The hummus was equally tasty and everything was fresh and well seasoned. I had probably six refills on the fresh lemonade, which made sitting out on the porch that much more refreshing. The service was attentive and while I probably won't be coming back to this location, I will totally come here again.
(4)Arman P.
I really liked the place itself and the people working there, but I'm gonna have to say that the food is just ok. I like the jalapeño hummus appetizer, but everything else was just ok nothing spectacular.
(3)C N.
NO WIFI???? A new restaurant??? Seriously?! Poor/slow service. Bartender/server cares more about taking take-out orders than serving people trying to order in the bar. Very small bar. Shelf highlighting wine and bottled beers that's above the bar is no lit up at all - super dark. Can't see it.
(1)Veronica E.
This place is AMAZING!!! Yummy Yummy Yummy. Delicious food made fresh in house. If you've never been, you GOTTA try; and if you already have, you are probably as addicted as I am. Pita Jungle Dana Park location has a great artsy AND comfortable ambience, friendly staff, delicious food (including delicious healthy food options that cater to any specific dietary need), awesome service and an impeccable "A" grade health inspection record since day one (very comforting). And the Dana Park Village is easy to get to and fun to stroll around. You can't ask for anything more!
(5)Scott H.
Pita Jungle. Now this is a place to get great food. If you love hummus, and I love hummus, this is THE place to go. The presentation of the hummus spread over a large plate with pita bread is exquisite! And the taste, magnifico! Such flavor and did I mention the hummus is warm? Not like eating it out of your fridge. I would recommend the Jalepeno hummus appetizer. Delicioso!
(5)Alexis R.
I ate here with my husband about a month ago. I have eaten at Pita Jungle once before, but have avoided it for a long time. I am kind of a picky eater and nothing on the menu ever seems that appealing to me. I decided to go because my husband loves it. He told me, you have to try the chicken pasta salad. So we split it and got an extra chicken breast on the side. I didn't care for it. The sauce they put on it was too lemony-flavored. I'm glad we got the extra plain chicken breast because that was really yummy. I'm willing to come back and give it another shot. The service was good too.
(3)Denise C.
Employees don't wash their hands. I was waiting in the washroom with my young daughter and when she came out, the water in the wash basin would barely trickle out, making hand washing difficult. My mind was already on the implications of this for restaurant staff, when an employee came out of one of the stalls and shot past us without even a glance at the sink. This behavior suggests that she doesn't habitually wash her hands. Gross. I love Pita Jungle and the food+service have always been great, but cleanliness and food safety trumps this. I won't be back. UPDATE: Owner messaged me via Yelp. He sounded sincerely mortified about what I described above, stated that the water in the women's room was fixed the next morning, that employees were encouraged to use other sinks until that one was fixed, that this Pita Jungle location has an excellent health record but that there was no excuse for this type of behavior. His response was so immediate and sincere that I will take him at his word that my review will be used to emphasize the importance of hand-washing to his employees. I'll change this review if I go back in the future and things have changed.
(1)John Jae L.
I've been craving this pita jungle for while and now I finally got to eat some. I got a typical gyro which is not bad. Healthy and enough for what you're paying for. I would definitely go back for more. There's still lots on menu that I gotta try. Happy hour is 3:30-5:30 for $1-$3 ranges for small portion food. Gotta try that too. Location is pretty good and nice.
(5)Christine P.
YAY!!!! I am so excited that there is now a Pita Jungle this close to me. I should probably just leave them my credit card and pick up my dinner daily! The food and service was excellent for our first trip. The food was really hot and fresh. I had a steak pita which was amazing. I really like the green iced tea. I think it was strawberry kiwi and it was yummy! I really love pita jungle and am so glad to have one closer to me. Someone from work brought some of their food to a holiday party and the platters they did were great. All the food went before any other food! The hummus platter had 3 different kinds and each was better than the previous! So they also do great catering/takeout.
(5)Ryan M.
I like to eat healthy and this place has so many delicious and healthy options. I love the Mediterranean chicken salad and the Spanikopita is so good.
(5)Kia P.
I really love this place it was suprisinlgy good and you get a lot portion for the money. It is packed so there maybe a wait but overall a really good place to try
(4)James B.
This place is delicious. Always good service and excellent food. Trevor is an awesome employee and cook.
(5)Linda C.
I am not a fan of this type of food, however, the meal I got was OK, and the rest of the party really enjoyed theirs, so I am not reviewing on the food. (because looking at all of the reviews, people love this place!) I will review the service though: We had a party of 7 ladies getting together to catch up. Drinks were delivered promptly and the server was really nice. Plates were cleared as needed. So far that was nice. However, there were a few things that bugged me. One, half of us ordered a bowl of soup along with our entrees. As we waited, I figured he must have forgotten them. Nope- they were delivered with all of our entrees! So we had bowls and plates and going from side to side to eat them all. (If I go to a steakhouse and order a steak, baked potatoe and a salad- I would get my salad first, right? Is this concept lost at this place?) The soups should have been served as an appetizer. The other thing I dropped a star for is that the server never asked if we wanted separate checks. Just dropped the check in the middle of the table and we had to add, subtract, some put in cash, some credit cards, etc. That itself is annoying to the guests. Computer systems these days can easily separate checks, and especially with a group of women who usually prefer it, it can actually be a time saver. (women usually like separate checks while men will take turns picking up the tab) It would have been nice to at least be asked our preference. Will I go again? Only if friends want to, but I'm in no hurry.
(4)Nancy S.
I love ALL the Pita Jungles. I have Never had a bad meal at any of the locations. They are very consistent throughout the chain. I usually have the hummus with grilled chicken, the hot pita sandwiches are all amazing and the roasted potatoes side is yummy. The glazed chicken lavish pizza, OMG! So good. Service can be spotty depending on how busy they are but its always worth waiting for.
(5)Greg S.
My wife loves it, I think it's pretty good. If you are into healthy food then this is your place for a sit down restaurant.
(4)Ward A.
Great to see Pita Jungle arrive in Dana Park. This location is smaller than the other ones I've been to and can fill up quickly. We have been here a few times and have had consistently good service. We picked up platters for a party. They were ready to go on time and the food was perfectly prepared. The layout is interesting, a lot of the room is taken up by a waiting area and reception kiosk. It seems like more tables could have been made available inside. I like the separate take out door and counter. It seemed like the bartender was also in charge of the takeout orders. We were well taken care of and didn't wait at all. The outdoor seating and windows are going to take a lot of direct sunlight in the summer. It will be interesting to see what they do to address the heat and keep people cool inside and out from May - October. As far as the food, our Pita Jungle favorites are the Chicken Chipotle Lavash Pizza, Cilantro Humus and Chicken, the amazing baked Cauliflower with onion strings and sauce (don't miss this one, every time we order it people sitting nearby ask about it) and the Roasted Potatoes. The kids meals are pretty cool. Kids get to pick from a variety of items to build their plate.
(4)Jilian M.
This location is by far the worst of them all. I have watched the steadily declining food quality and service since they have opened. Our last experience this last time was the kicker. The waitress was a young girl with very little social skills and really needed help with articulation and volume. She had trouble multitasking and lacked attentiveness. But the other servers picked up the slack. So all was good. We ordered gyro, fatoosh and cilantro hummus. Cilantro hummus is always consistent and good. The gyro not so much. The meat was cooked like bacon: crisp, crumbly and almost considered burnt. It had to be sent back. The return food was decent but had some mystery meat wrapped inside that we will assume for our piece of mind was grill bits. The fatoosh is 3/4 rice, which is awesome if you love rice, not awesome if you are looking for a light flavorful salad that is typical with fatoosh. The kicker, the manager and other servers wiped up tables that were considerably messy that had children seated at them with DRY napkins. No bleach/ disinfectant / wet towels used. And promptly sat another families with children at those tables. Poor quality food, subpar service I can tolerate. Not uncleanliness and poor hygiene. I will visit the other locations.
(2)Alma G.
Very kid friendly, which I appreciate having a two year old. While we were waiting they gave us some crayons and paper. I love their chicken and Cilantro hummus!!! Best ever. I only wish I could order the pita in a whole grain option, that's my only suggestion. Very relaxed staff and low key while still being professional and a great restaurant., will be coming back for sure!
(4)Geoffrey D.
They restaurant itself is very cool. It's open dinning feel with a patio. The food is never something i'm going to be complaining about either.
(4)Sharlene R.
Awesome food! We had great service and the best Mediterranean food. It is always nice to have a restaurant that serves food other than what the mainstream serve.
(5)Roanna O.
I usually love Pita Jungle. This one served us bland plate after bland plate. They are not following corporate recipes. Really, really bad.
(2)Savanna R.
This kind of place is not my first choice usually, but I loved it. The food was good, and even my super-picky little step-sister loved her food. I have two little ones, a 3-year old and a 10-month old, and it's super nice to have something on the menu besides grilled cheese and a corn dog. My 10-month old loved the hummus as much as I did. Pita Jungle Hummus was the first hummus I ever tried years ago and it has spoiled me, I have a hard time eating any other hummus. Perfect consistency and taste.
(5)Star P.
I love the location but the service last few times I've been there has been really slow and for lack of better words is really poor. There's two specific girls that are always behind the bar that take to go orders and they just don't look happy to be there and have been some what rude when I placed my order. Will I continue to come here, yes because I love the food but always get my food to go. No reason to dine in there if the customer service is going to continue to be the same
(2)Nargiz I.
When we first sat down it took them 15 minutes and for us to say something until we got served. I was recommended this place by a lot of friends, however, I didn't think there was anything special to the food. We ordered the Mediterranean Sampler, which had a sample of several of the appetizers and it was alright, but nothing special. The food had a more American take on Mediterranean food so if you're looking for something authentic this place isn't it. The gyro meat was cut extremely thick and wasn't cooked the same way it normally is. Overall though, the food wasn't bad and I thought the gyro was very filling and ingredients were fresh, but nothing that really stands out which is why I gave this place three stars.
(3)Mike M.
I walked in with high expectations for good service and a meal. Waitress was not in her best mood so was inflexible With our requests which I though were very reasonable. Food was ok, but the salads ($14) with addition of Protein was cheap and was not enough for a meal. They nickel and dime you for everything. With so many choices around I will not be coming back. Staff, flexibility with menu, food taste, and portions Are all to consider
(2)Chris S.
Awesome food! Awesome service! Only gripe I have is that the bar needs barstools w backs. The metal stools are horrible!!!! Overall super mucho good!!!! And a few TV's at the bar or outside as well.
(4)Crystal B.
We love pita jungle! Best service, best food, and it's nutritious! TREVER is superlative! He makes the best hummus on this side of Syria! We will be coming back for sure!
(5)Elizabeth B.
This location has an awesome upscale environment. The food taste is consistent with the other Pita Jungle locations I've been to. The only flaw I saw here was the person who runs the food to the tables. She brought my husband and I the wrong food twice, before we finally got our order! So that's why I had to give 4 stars instead of 5.
(4)Heather H.
My family and I love this place! The food here is always yummy. Great location. Great service.
(5)Kaitlyn W.
We went to the new location at Dana Park. We sat outside, which I wasn't thrilled about because it was kinda cold out. But there were warm heaters that made it enjoyable. I had the gyro and it was very good. My friend had the Chicken Tikka Masala and that was excellent. We also shared the roasted pepper hummus and that was great. It was super creamy and garlicy. Staff was great, too.
(4)Pete C.
Most everything I have had here has been delicious. The coconut curry soup is amazing. I get it with the spinach and cheese quesadilla and it is a great combination. Their hummus is delicious, too and you have to try the tropical tea. Can't wait for my next visit. The host is also a really nice guy and has always been very friendly when we were waiting for a table.
(4)A M.
Of all the PJ's I have visited this location is my favorite. Always seated promptly, the servers are on top of things, never have to ask for a drink refill - no reason to go to any other. I've had some really bad service in the location in Tempe - which is a bummer since it's so close to work. I would have made a weekly stop. This place more than makes up for it. I've never been disappointed in my selection. From the cauliflower, to hummas, samplers and sides - everything is good. The gyro is really good (they slip pickles in so if you don't care for them, have it made without) but I wasn't expecting pickles on it. The macro dish is my boyfriend's favorite. It's two meals - there's so much food. Desserts are great too - baklava sundae rules them all! Can't wait to go back.
(5)Sandra V.
Yummy Tapas! Awesome atmosphere! Except my friend found a hair in her shrimp dish...eek!
(4)Shirley A.
I really wanted to like this place. It was my first and probably last visit to a Pita Jungle. Started off OK, the service was very good. I ordered a Lavosh Pizza that had 1 slice of tomato on each piece and unbelievably 2 of the pieces were the tomato end that it not edible and should be discarded. As for the kalamata olives my whole pizza had 1/2 of an olive. Overpriced & disappointing experience.
(2)Michael K.
I went on a Sunday night with my wife and daughter. We were seated immediately and we're promptly served our drinks. Shortly after our order was taken and food delivered. I had the macro platter which was delucious. My wife had the fêtoosh salad which she really enjoyed. My daughter had the chicken schawarma wrap which was a little dry. The waiter promptly brought some yougurt sauce which made the wrap better. The seating was a little cramped on one side and there was a cold blast that came through our table when the door was opened. Overall the food and service was very good.
(4)sandi m.
Amazing and awesome! Best food around! And great service too!!! Love the atmosphere!
(5)The F.
Wonderful food. THe iced teas are to die for. I love the service and that they give you huge to go teas when you are leaving. We usually go for the salad and the hummus. CAnnot go wrong there. Honestly, we have not had any bad food or bad service there.
(5)Brian T.
Great service. Great food. The triple hummus was great. The chicken in our dishes was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
(5)Jessica G.
Love this place! Great food, happy hour tapas & friendly service. We have been to all the locations. Been going here for years and it's still a favorite.
(5)S D.
Well we decided to try out this new Dana Park location as we have been disappointed in all the other locations in the east valley (except for Gilbert-San Tan location) this location is nice as it is close to the 60, the patio/bar/entry area takes up most of the space..Kudos for having real booths at this location, it steers the families to that side of the place however the dining room is small so you will still hear the kids crying and whining...lol...the service was just ok, food was just ok as well (my chicken was overcooked but it seems no restaurants can cook chicken right anyways so...), also we were perplexed by the large entry way with piano and stadium seats for waiting it looks cool but too "hipster" inspired and wasted space, there are like 12 tables + the booths total in the dining room so seems a bit small and to have all that wasted space up front seems really annoying given our table was positioned right in front of the kitchen entrance and bathroom entrance...the bar looks interesting so we may check out happy hour one day, overall it is still Pita Jungle which is far better than all the chain restaurants in Gilbert so 3 stars...we still prefer the Gilbert-San Tan location however...
(3)Super M.
I come here all the time. Over all it is good. The wait staff could be a little nicer, but the food is great. The outside sitting is too crowded.
(3)Karen L.
Holly Cow Pita Jungle!!! Way to move up in the world! This place is fancy fancy for a Pita Jungle. Food was great! Service was great! Decor was great!
(5)Mark S.
Fresh digs and it rocks. We are regulars to several locations in the Phoenix Arizona area and in Newport Beach. Tonight was take out. Food perfect and they threw in an extra something just because.
(4)Denene J.
Well I really expected this place to be really good.. We went in very hungry. Their ice tea was really good. My daughter and I ordered the blue corn nachos to start. They were ok but pretty bland. I got the gyro which comes with nothing. I had to ask for sauce. Both were very plain not much flavor. I also found the pickles on it to be strange. My daughter got the Philly steak pita which she thought was very plain and really didn't like at all. It was pretty soggy and drippy. The lady next to us sent her salad back for some reason I didn't hear. I heard her order it with dressing on the side but had it on it when it came out the second time. The guy 2 tables away also sent his back because it had cheese on it and he ordered it without. After that all I heard was the kitchen prepping for later. They were chopping vegetables very loudly for the rest of the time we were there. Between that and the music I left with a headache. My daughters comment on the music was she was pretty sure the same song has been playing the whole time we were there. I don't think we will be back.
(2)Kaitlin K.
Decided to check out the new location, since we are regulars at the other one in Mesa. So glad we did! Great service, and the food came out quickly. It seemed there was more of a team atmosphere between the service staff than at the other ones, which was nice. Food came out quickly and exactly as we ordered it! It is a little smaller than some of their other locations, but has a great patio for outdoor seating! We will definitely be coming back.
(5)J F.
This place is great! Great food and sexy service! I've been to other locations and the Dana Park one is the nicest inside. I recommend the hummus with grilled chicken. The cilantro jalapeno one is especially luscious! Give her a try!
(5)Maria R.
I didn't have the best experience the first time I went here but I changed my review star after seeing how attentive and awesome customer service the management had, they go above and beyond in trying to make your your experience at pita jungle more that expected. Yes I will go back , we all have bad days, stress, etc...
(5)Kenny S.
Not bad......kind of a small location and the outdoor patio floor needs a sweeping up! Food was ok.......my biggest gripe with ALL PITA JUNGLES IS ........... 3.00 soft drinks and i wish the hot sandwiches ( gyro& philly) came with something...anything. That always kills me ...l. 6 bucks for 2 drinks? So 2 sandwiches no sides and 2 cokes is 25.00 with tip. Pita jungles have good tastey food overall.
(3)Michael S.
Four of us had 4 distinct plates, each very good to excellent in their own way. We sat outside, so the ambience in general was good, but I did notice that when I went inside it was on the loud side. Service was six stars - we were in a rush and they did everything possible to get our food, drink, check to us in the most expedient manner possible. Highlyrecommended.
(5)Sheena C.
This is my new favorite place to get a gyro! Good price for the size you're getting! And here I thought it was a vegetarian place lol
(5)Gary G.
I'm really glad that Pita Jungle opened up a location in Dana Park. I used to live next to the one in Mesa on Dobson, and was stoked when I saw the sign near where I moved in Gilbert. If you've been to the one on Dobson, you already know that the food is great and the people who work there are always friendly and helpful. I was concerned that this might not translate well to the Dana Park location, but I was happy to find out that it did. The same welcoming atmosphere and quality of food is found here as well. I'll be back soon...
(4)Mary S.
This place not only has great food but a real friendly staff. We need to eat here more often. I love there falafel and my hubby had the gyro. Soooo yummy. There special tonight was a watermelon smoothie so I just had to have that too. It was refreshing and tasted just like fresh watermelon.
(4)Sara C.
My first time into a Pita Jungle in a few years, and now I'm a fan. Shwarma wrap was excellent but the garlic dip won over our whole table.
(4)David K.
Good food just on the expensive side. Went with a college friend for the first time didn't know what to expect. Great service and great tasting food. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try different good food.
(5)Samuel M.
Food was OK, service was bad, and atmosphere was good. Server never checked on us, and we waited for awhile to order. Longer than it should take. Probably won't come back again.
(2)SFCAFOX S.
great location for amazing healthy food. their pitas are fantastic!
(5)Mandi B.
There is no beating PJ in terms of delicious, healthy and customizable Mediterranean food! I recently switched to vegan and PJ is super accommodating and flexible with making pretty much anything vegan. You can sub in tofu for the meat and they'll let you know what breads have milk products or honey and what you can substitute. Not to mention they have the best cilantro jalapeno hummus in town. (psst, they have a chipotle hummus too!) I hear this place was a madhouse when it first opened, and it does have a great lunch crowd, but the 2 times I've gone and sat for lunch recently have been immediately seated and out in an hour. This location caters and now has delivery for catering too! Can't say enough good things about this place. =)
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