This is one of the best of their locations. The food comes out quickly and in enormous portions. I always get the macro platter and sub out chicken for the tofu - the chicken is so perfectly seasoned and super moist! Parking is not the best, but you can usually find a spot, even after waiting a few minutes during the busy lunch hour. Lunch seems to be the busiest time here as there are a lot of offices and businesses near by, so there is that.
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Tigra C.
After seeing a fellow Yelper's Caramelized Cauliflower dish, I was super anxious to try it. I asked for extra tahini sauce and was given a large side order of it at no extra charge. The cauliflower was very tasty, but I agree that it tastes even better when re-heated in my toaster oven the next day. Yes, there's enough to either share or save 1/2 for another day. The seasoning and the tahini sauce make this dish awesome. I have returned for this dish, and it was even better the second time around. Yum! I've only ordered take-out thus far, so I'll update once I have a dine-in experience.
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Sana B.
I absolutely LOVE Pita Jungle. This was the first time that my family and I came to this location and I have to say that we were very disappointed. When we walked in we were just standing there waiting to be seated but no one came to greet us or even seat us. This place was not busy at all. The wait staff was just standing around and saw us standing there but didn't do anything. Interesting. So, one of the cooks actually said to us that we could sit anywhere we liked. It's a very different feel than the other locations...definitely not a welcoming feel. Almost felt like leaving and going to the one on Shea. So we find a seat and are greeted by our waiter Justin, who was great! Very friendly and accommodating. However, we noticed that there were a group of waiters/waitresses who would occasionally go check on a table and then go back to where they were sitting, talking loudly, and goofing around...which I thought was very inappropriate. I actually saw a couple go up to their waitress and hand her the bill because apparently she forgot to go back to their table. I understand that the place was not busy but that does not mean the staff should be lazy and do what they want to. There were people in the kitchen who were working, Lorenzo (the bus boy) was really hustling, and our waiter. It seemed like they were the only ones working. It just seemed like this group of waiters and waitresses were just lazy! Anyways, the food was good. However, I ordered the chicken tikka masala like I always do when I go Pita and it was very different from the other locations...wasn't too happy about that. Personally I would not come back to this location ever again because of the sour taste left in my mouth regarding the staff.
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Kristine P.
We really had a great meal the last time we were at Pita Jungle. The wait staff was very nice and attentive (they sometimes can seem unmotivated). I had one of the specials, the spicy mango shrimp with ginger fried rice. It was soooo good! Sweet and spicy, and the shrimp were not over cooked. The ginger fried rice was surprising for how much flavor it had. There were bits of broccoli, cauliflower and carrot cut to about the same size as the brown rice, it was delicious. My friend had another of my favorites, the mahi mahi on cilantro hummus. She said it was the best meal she had had in a long time. The fish was well cooked, and the cilantro hummus makes a great base/sauce for it. It's served with large crunchy pita chips. My son had the kid's meal, which is a really good deal. Kid's get a placemat that has a picture of a plate on it, and they can choose something from each quadrant, a starch, a protein, veggie and/or fruit. He picked a double order of mac n cheese, chicken and fruit. We also enjoyed their all day happy hour prices for wine and beer! Well, the adults did, my son enjoyed the lemonade. ; )
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Tom G.
They have made some very impactful changes which made my lunch experience today top notch. Now I have to ask myself: why have I not ordered the gyro before?!
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Charles D.
We've been here several times after my last comment. I tried the Lavosh Shawarma Wrap which was surprisingly fried. But I have to admit that is was very delicious which came with a salad. Ate half and had the other half the following day. My wife had the Chipotle Chicken Pizza which was huge. She was only able to eat half. Our server was polite and kept an eye on our table.
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Allison R.
I have dined at pita jungle several times and it is always great food and service. I went in on Monday and was greeted as soon as I got there. I was by myself so I sat at the bar. My super cute server, Ashley, was awesome. I ordered one of my usuals, the pesto lavosh wrap, but she recommended I order it with their lemon pepper chicken breast instead... MIND BLOWN. Throw some siracha on that baby and I could eat that every day for the rest of my life. I also love that it comes with a side of their awesome greek salad and the wrap is plenty for 2 meals! Their food always seems so fresh and satisfying. I have never had a bad meal or service at any of their locations.
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Kim J.
I had the Mahi and pita, I always have the Mahi and pita! We also ordered garlic mushrooms. Very tasty! Pita Jungle is one of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner. Prices are decent too. The staff has been friendly at all locations I have visited.
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Katie K.
The food is always great, but sometimes the service leaves a sour aftertaste. I will say that this location is great for happy hour and dinner for sure. But I've had some less than stellar weekday lunches here. It seems to depend on the server, but the experience can either be wonderful, or you could feel like you are annoying your server with common requests like "extra napkins" or "please bring the bill." This has happened one time in particular, but it was enough to make me think twice about trying to grab a quick bite during the lunch hour. Side note: the happy hour specials here are the best of any location. They offer HH drinks and food 7 days a week instead of just M-F like the Shea location. The house red and white wines are perfectly decent, and every pour is very generous (at least 6 oz). As for the tapas, everything is good, and only the seafood options seem rather small. Chicken, mushrooms, and all of the dip/pita combos are great!
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Tara C.
My boyfriend and I came here for lunch. We stood at the front for a good couple mins without being greeted. There was only the bartender that was up there and he was busy taking a takeout order. It wasn't busy either, there was only one other table when we walked in. However when the bar tender was finished he greeted us kindly and told us to sit wherever we liked. We sat near the back, there was only one server around. She took a little bit of time to actually come and greet us. However, she was very friendly and got us menus and drinks right away. After we got our drinks, another server actually came to get our food order. She was very friendly as well and our food came out real quick! It was so delicious and it tasted fresh! I love how they serve healthy tasty food! Overall the food was great and the service was good! I would definitely come back again!
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Kay T.
Went to lunch here and had the gyro. It tasted great!!! The flavor of the meat and sauce was amazing. I didn't expect it to be so good. The service was pretty good too. This chain has a healthy menu and a variety of food. Good times!
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Aileen B.
6/5/15 Happy hour? More like a peaceful hour at Pita Jungle on a Friday afternoon, but it's definitely more what I like, which is to enjoy food in peace. No guys banging on the counter with their beer glasses, thank you very much! Enjoyed a nice chit-chat with bartender Matt as I drank half a glass of the house cabernet and picked through the five $2 happy hour tapas plates (olives, feta, lemon chicken, hummus trio, and falafel), plus a side of caramelized cauliflower, I ordered that day. Not a bad way to spend $10 on five tapas plates, although I probably wouldn't order the chicken, or the hummus trio again. Surprise winner were the olives and feta combo-- they went well together, with the tang of the feta mellowing out the saltiness of the olives. Nice to nibble on while having a glass of wine! The cauliflower was a little of a letdown for me, as the tahini sauce that came with it wasn't enough, although the manager personally-delivered a nice bowl of freshly-made sauce on short order. I was very impressed... thank you! :) The flavors weren't fully-expressed in that dish that afternoon, but after a couple of days marinating in the fridge, the florets I ate today at 3 am were d'lish! This PJ location is small, yet intimate, with a nice semi-enclosed patio seating surrounded by a parking lot. I hear lunch time here can get hectic! UPDATE 6/10/15 The lemon chicken is actually quite tasty when it isn't being compared to all the other bites I had for hh. Just finished the last of the leftovers with a little bit of pita a couple of minutes ago. I even added a kalamata olive and a tiny chunk of feta into the mix- delicious! May have to order the chicken again for hh another time. Going to upgrade the rating to a four, since service was attentive and the leftover food still tasted great three days later!
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Nicole S.
Great food and service! My server Yamen was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. One of the better servers I have had there. The place gets packed so prepare to wait for lunch sometimes. Very nice ambiance and the staff has improved. I think this location is more welcoming than others I have been to. Great location.
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Ken F.
One of the slower Pita jungles I've ever been to. But same good food and service with a great happy hour daily from 3-6. All the items are $2 except for the shrimp and scallops are $3. see photo
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Mindy C.
My favorite!! This place is great. Awesome healthy food, well priced, along with a great staff. What more could a girl want?
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Renee B.
The food was better than ever tonight and that is saying a lot!! The spinach pasta salad w/ chicken was amazing as was the Quinoa salad. My son loved his chicken, broccoli, cheese crisp & fruit. I have been to the one on Shea 2x & have been disappointed both times. For us, Pita Jungle only exists here and at Desert Ridge. Thanks Lauren (our waitress) for being exceptional.
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Dave A.
Had the delicious, grilled vegetable salad for lunch today (added chicken). This location is consistently good. If you're there for happy hour, try the purple haze beer... you won't regret it! ****4 Stars.
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Chris D.
The shock top is always cold And rice pudding is delicious. The bartenders Matt and Ashley are always friendly. I always stand by my favorite the lavosh shawarma wrap!! One of my go to places for a cold beer!
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Carrie S.
Always love Pita Jungle. This was the first time we ordered to go, it was still fresh but ready to go when we arrived. My son loves the kids meal, and it's always huge portions! I got the Mediterranean platter. I really suggest it to those who can decide on what they want and it's more than enough for 2 people to share!!
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Irina H.
A few friends and I stopped by last night to try out this new location, and it's a hit! It's super cute inside, with a large enclosed patio, interesting decor, etc. It's definitely one of the cooler-looking Pita Jungles. The food was delicious - definitely up to par with my expectations based on other locations, and that's saying something wonderful. We ordered a tri-flavor humus, coconut curry soup and the honey sesame ahi salad. Our friends had the shrimp linguine and the Mediterranean platter. The flavors and preparation were excellent on every item. My ahi was perfectly cooked and the salad was lovely, the soup was full of flavor, the humus was large and yummy. The Med platter was packed with an impressive array of items and the shrimp linguine even seemed to have more veggies than usual. The only downside was that the pitas were a little dry. I've gotten several different take-out items from this location, and they were tasty, as well! Check your takeout order before leaving - mine was missing pitas once and they don't include plastic ware by default. The service was just ok, but that's pretty par for the course at PJs. After a few more visits, this might bump up to 5 stars. If you've never been to this delightful local chain before, Pita Jungle serves the most delicious, healthy food for a great price. Almost everything on the menu is incredibly flavorful and never heavy. Suggestions include the famous hummus, the pita and lavosh sandwiches (generous portions bursting with flavor), wonderful lavosh pizzas, and the delicious seared ahi tuna dishes. The side vegetables and potatoes are both amazing, and you can get the veggies steamed, so you can even come here on a diet.
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Stacy F.
Headed here for lunch on a weekday since it's close to my job. We went a little earlier than normal lunch hours, since places in Scottsdale fill up quickly around noon. We were greeted and seated right away and the hostess was very welcoming. After a couple of minutes our waiter came over and grabbed our drinks. We both opted for the gyro with roasted potatoes (a little extra to add on the potatoes). Both meals were cooked perfectly and the roasted potatoes were very tasty with a good seasoning on them. The parking lot can be a little tough to navigate during busy hours, so just be aware that if you go at noon, it will most likely take longer to get in and out. Overall: A Good lunch stop (from parking to paying - 45 minutes). You can order ahead and grab-and-go if needed. Servers were nice, food was tasty.
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Christian D.
Of all the locations I've been to, I find that this one has the best service and food overall. It's always clean and everyone I come in contact with is friendly and eager to help if needed. Parking is kind of a pain, but theres a huge parking lot right there if you can't find a close spot. I came in with a few friends last week, and as usual we were greeted right away by the hostess. It was lunch time and it was busy, but my friends and I were offered something to drink while we waited and were seated in the time we were told. Our server was attentive and because my friends had never been in before, suggested the hummus trio so they could try all of the different flavors. We got the mahi with pita chips, shwarma wrap and the gyro. Im impressed every time by the generous portions and presentation of the food. As we were finishing up, the manager came over and asked how everything was, which is an extra touch I appreciate being in the industry myself. We finished up eating and left feeling satisfied.
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Rachel D.
Good food and cool looking location, however the service was underwhelming. My biggest complaint was that the restaurant was dirty, tables had food and trash under them like they hadn't been swept in days. The table tops were sticky and the salt and pepper shakers were covered in gunk. Not very appetizing.
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Jamie P.
I got the curry coconut soup. It was different, but good. Worth trying if you are interested in trying a more exotic soup flavor. We tried the appetizer trio with the roasted bell pepper hummus, cilantro jalapeno hummus, and the plain hummus. They pita chips are seasoned and flavorful on their own. The combination of the pita chips + any one of the hummus flavors is really fantastic. The service was alright, a bit slow. Granted, I came with a large party.
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Jake J.
So here's my deal. I eat at PJ once maybe twice a week. I go to this location and the one and Desert Ridge all the time. This one every time has runny humus and their tuna is always over cooked but they do fix it. Where the D ridge is always perfect and I mean always. I don't get it....same owners.....I know different cooks, but they need to get on the same page. Also portions are totally different at this location sometimes normal but most of the time smaller than the D Ridge location. Love the food but not consistent what so ever at this location. I now drive the extra couple miles for D Ridge location until this one figures it out.
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Nicole S.
They just opened a new Pita Jungle near my work. I've had the opportunity to visit 3 times now. Twice for lunch, and once for dinner. Let me start out by saying, the primary focus of a restaurant should always be the food. You are going to eat. But the secondary focus is the experience. The reason you pay more, and leave a tip is for the experience. I can say, hands down, every single Pita Jungle I visit, the food is extraordinary, and the service is awful. Let's start with the latter, so we can end on a high note. They have a very relaxed vibe, which can sometimes make it hard to figure out who is a server, and who is just looking for the bathrooms. They dress like a hipsters paradise, which is fine, but at the very least a name tag, or apron would REALLY help when trying to track down a server. More recently when I visited for dinner with my folks, we had a young lady, who I assume was named "Karma" based on her necklace. She was nice enough. I arrived separate from my parents, so she brought me a drink. I had to flag her down to order an appetizer. Once my parents arrived, she brought them their drinks and we literally did not see her again for 15 minutes. Not anywhere. She either has an invisibility cloak, or was trying to eat or... something. When we finally ordered, it took another 20 minutes for our food to arrive (1 soup, and 1 pesto pasta?). To her credit, she did refill my fathers lemonade multiple times, and brought him a "fresh one" when it looked watered down. But this was par for the course. I warned my folks about the lackluster service. Now for the food. Everything I have ever had a Pita Jungle has been wonderful. I love the Red Pepper Hummus, as well as the Cilantro Jalapeno. Occasionally the pitas are a bit stale, but at 50 cents a pop, I can't complain. My "go-to" order is the Falafel Hot Pita. It's majestic. All the flavor you could ask for. (though once they forgot the Tahini and it was dry as all heck but still flavorful) I also recently fell in love with the Pesto Pasta. The right amount of Heavy to fill me up, the the right amount of light so I don't feel FULL. All in all, if they could imrpove their service, even just slightly, I'd bump them another star.
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Mike S.
A great, new and healthy place to grab tasty pita wraps, hummus or wood stove pizza. Overall (1-5): 5* Food (1-5): 5* Service (1-5): 5* Atmosphere (1-5): 4* Ambiance (1-5): 4*
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Lexi M.
Every pita jungle gets 5 stars from me! My favorite restaurant, so maybe a little biased ;) Nonetheless, the consistency is always there with every location. Thanks PJ for always fulfilling my roasted red pepper and hummus with chicken fix...plus the garlic dip! :)
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Carol B.
We had the most DELICIOUS dinner at Pita Jungle tonight. The wood fired salmon is superb and the wood fired chicken is equally as amazing. Rick, the manager is very welcoming and makes sure you had a fabulous dining experience. HIGHLY recommend!!!
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Isabella K.
Great food and great service. Jackie even gave us a specialized dessert! The air conditioning was fantastic and the beverages were on point. We'll be back for lunch and dinner this week.
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Joe P.
Mediocre greek food. Hit or miss service. Nothing is done quickly which makes it an absolutely terrible place for lunch hour.
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David S.
My wife and I tried out Pita Jungle for the first time the other night and the food was great! Unfortunately, they brought out a completely different dish then what my wife ordered. I ended up finishing my meal before they brought out the correct meal she ordered. The waitress was very apologetic and nice though. The only reason I gave three stars was bc of the meal mishap. Aside from that the food was great! The place was a tad but on the noisy side too. I ordered a Philly Chicken Pita and my wife ordered the Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Hummus salad with Chicken. The portion sizes were great and both meals tasted good! We will definitely come back for the food. Surely the meal mishap was just a one time thing.
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Jessica P.
What a great location! It is pretty new, and I love it because it is super convenient to pop over on my lunch hour. The decor is beautiful; more modern and trendy than many Pita Jungles I've been to, but in an awesome way. They have lovely and unique light fixtures throughout, and the restaurant features a pallette of silver, light blue, and grey tones throughout. There are some neat rustic accents as well, including wooden "banquette" seating on the patio that is just gorgeous. The patio is covered and can be enclosed with plastic "windows" - we sat outside on a day that was just a little cool and it was so comfortable! The indoor section opened to the patio through several sets of nanodoors, which were kept open. The patio seating was very comfortable. We had a wonderful server who was very prompt and checked in regularly. She accidentally dropped a fork at the table next to us (which startled everyone) but she had a great sense of humor about it, apologizing and laughing about making everyone jump a foot. The food was great, as usual - delicious pitas and hummus. I got their Mahi Mahi with Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus, Pita Chips, and pea tendrils. It was very good, although the pita chips were heavily dusted with a red powder that covered my fingers and rubbed off on my face and clothes - I was a disaster by the end! Definitely recommend being careful with those. Pricing is just a little high for a lunch spot, I'd be happier if the items were $1-2 less each, based on the quality, but honestly the setting and service made me overlook that completely. If you're in North Scottsdale and want to hit Pita Jungle for lunch, definitely try this location!!
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Michael G.
Pita jungle, I have been a loyal fan for what seems like 10 years (you may have not been open that long) but I have been to most of your locations. I started at your Arcadia location as I lived there and have moved out to your not so central locations. I still love you but what has happened to your side salads with your wraps. I counted this time and I got a slice of cucumber, tomato, 3 stripes of onion and olive and 15 shreds of lettuce...... :-0 Crazy! Please add more as I know that lettuce is not a big expense for you guys. Share the love a bit.
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Katie S.
What a letdown. I've been to the Pita Jungle on Indian School, which was alright, and the one in Tempe, which was really awesome with excellent food and quirky servers...and then there's this one. I guess I shouldn't have built it up so much for my friend, because it was really an awful experience. Our server (Kimberly, I believe her name was), was horrid and unfriendly, speaking to us like we were beneath her-I'm assuming because my friend is clearly butch and didn't fit into this gal's ideal clientele. She was extremely unhelpful. We ordered appetizers and wraps--chicken shawarma for me, gyro for my friend. The server made it clear she couldn't wait for us to leave. She offered us to go boxes within ten minutes of receiving our food. It was shocking for me. I don't get a lot of snooty attitude because I'm feminine and the only thing out of the ordinary is the fact that I sometimes walk with a cane. Maggie and I took a moment to regroup, focus on the food, and not the nasty demeanor of our waitress. We weren't going to let it get in the way of a good meal. Except it wasn't. I don't know what kind of shawarma they were serving that day, but it wasn't the Pita Jungle deliciousness I'm accustomed to. It tasted more like fast food than an awesome Middle Eastern dish. The cilantro jalapeno hummus was okay, but the pita was hard. The cucumber slices were tasty and fresh, and the Purple Haze beer we shared was good. The lettuce in Maggie's gyro was wilted and gross. She picked that out, but the gyro was still sub par. I tried it myself, and it was meh, too. I will say that the guy who ran the food from the kitchen to the table was super friendly, and the other waiter seemed alright. But as far as this place goes, between the hateful waitress and the mediocre food, I was really disappointed. I thought Pita Jungle was better than this.
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Emery H.
I love Pita Jungle! I ordered the Mediterranean chicken salad. It was delicious!! Service is good and food is great! Always good!!
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Daniel S.
Called in an order for the Philly Steak Pita. The peppers and steak were great. Great flavor. What seemed to be missing was the cheese. Unfortunately, 75% of the cheese was stuck to the foil that the Pita was wrapped in. Memo to the staff...use some wax paper next time. This oversight cost you 2 stars.
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Ryan C.
This is a pretty good place to go eat. It's very convenient because it's basically across the street from where I live. They have a good happy hour menu both early and late so that makes for good snacking. The amount of food you get for the money provides value so I'll leave here. That is a very big sticking point for me. One of the reasons I did not get five stars is because it is very loud in there and I honestly think some sound panels would work.
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Kendra M.
Food is always consistent at this location - fast and fresh! Our server seemed a bit to overwhelmed to get anything straight. Long wait time to place our order, took forever to get our check even after I gave him my card in advance, and then he swiped and charged me for someone else's bill. I had to tell him item by item what I had ordered so he could re-ring me up correctly. It too me almost 30 minutes to get out of the restaurant upon finishing my food and waiting to pay. I was late getting back to work. NOT PLEASED.
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Darren J.
Come here quite often for lunch, must have been a bad day. I was here on Friday the 23rd with a group of colleagues. As usual, we ordered a couple plates of hummus - green. As I'm scooping some of it up on my fork, I notice a round green object hiding in my scoop. I assumed it as a jalapeño since the hummus is jalapeño/cilantro.... NOPE. As I inserted that delicious bite of hummus into my mouth, I found that the little green object was a ruse; a rubber band in disguise. I informed our waiter, who was pretty slow on the refills and wasn't quite aware of how to place drinks on the table without excess body contact or reach. He replaced the hummus, not providing any apology. The replacement wasn't even comped. On a positive note the hummus today was much better than last time - rubber band free. As was the service.
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K H.
I am a huge PITA JUNGLE fan and have been going to the Shea location for years. I recently took my husband to the FLW location. He's never been to PITA. He loved it! The service was great, the atmosphere was great and the food was outstanding (as usual). If you havent' been, you're missing out on a nice dining experience!
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Fran B.
Beware of Tapas at Pita Jungle: While I like Pita Jungle's food, beware everyone of what Pita Jungle labels and markets as "Tapas". While Tapas means small plates in Spain and the world over (and I have experienced it in Spain, London, LA and many other cities), Pita Jungle seems to be using the label Tapas to ripoff customers with "teaspoon servings". I got 2 meager shrimp for $1.50 each and two paltry mussels for the same amount. They must be laughing all the way to the bank, while I went home hungry. What's more, when I earnestly brought this up to the manager, he patronized me asking me if I knew what Tapas was. Clearly it is he, who does not know what Tapas means, or he wouldn't take that attitude with customers. If you are going to market your company on serving Mediterranean food like Pita Jungle does, at least do your research and market, serve & employ staff who know what it really means and serve small plates...not teaspoon servings. It's just more honest.
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Kendra Y.
Love this place! The food is always really good and HEALTHY! Prices are reasonable and service is never bad! Will def be back to this place if I visit AZ.
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Mike M.
What I love about Pita Jungle is it's consistency. I have dined at three different locations with the same results. The food is very good... I've had many things on the menu, but the new one for me is the Chicken Tikka Marsala. I order without the rice and sub in Mushrooms and Veggies. Amazing dish. Service is always tops!
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Leslie B.
Surprising amount of vegan options! I get the cilantro jalepeno hummus or the garlic dip they are just too good. The pita bread is excellent. Prices seem very fitting to the food; not overpriced. Always clean and well-staffed.
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Becca N.
You would think with a menu as varied and well executed as the one at Pita Jungle, they would be able to garner more than two stars. Unfortunately, the service here is so unbelievably horrible that I think I was generous in giving any. I'm fairly certain that Pita Jungle only hires ex-cons and starving artists, which I can totally get behind! As long as they're hard working people who are ready to serve. Because after all, you're servers. I'm not asking for extra attention here, just a plate or silverware, or, possibly a facial expression that doesn't make me feel like I'm bothering you when placing my order. Our first visit resulted in 2 incorrect meals and one completely absent meal (after 3 reminders), but we were willing to overlook the terrible service assuming it was an unusually busy night and we came at a crazy time. Tonight was take two, and while the restaurant was much less crowded this time around, the service was still surprisingly horrendous. I'm talking one appetizer arriving long before anything else...INCLUDING THE PLATES. We actually had to get up and ask for plates because our server was in the back with all the other servers comparing tats and hipster jeans rolls. I'm not sure who won because I didn't care about anything other than getting my damn plates. Or napkins. I'd take either one. Total disappointment given that the food is really very good here. But unless you're a masochist looking for a little abuse during dinner (not judging, that's cool if that's what you're into), this is not your place. I'm not sure I'll ever go back, but I gave it a second chance. Maybe the other locations are a little better? The good news is that they can't be much worse.
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Aaron C.
The food is alright. Nothing to get too excited about other than that it is healthy. The service can be spotty.
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Marvin A.
+++++ Well I'll be a son of a gun +++++ From Yesterdays experience this location appears to of turned the corner ..... in a good way. My Wife, Daughter, Grand Daughter and I had an OUTSTANDING food experience along with great service. I'm now comfortable
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Michael T.
this isn't like your fast food place in the mall. This is sit-down dining with a full bar. We had a great meal and uber fantastic service to boot. Nice outdoor area to eat in, but keep in mind this is in a shopping center -- not scenic views. I had the salmon, which was perfectly done. Lots of very healthy meal options here. Definitely will be coming back!
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Lauren M.
I love this Pita Jungle! I come here once a week on my lunch break and I always sit at the bar. Matt, who works the bar when I am there, is seriously amazing. He remembers what I drink, my name and it seems he is like that with everyone. Love him -he's super fast too, I don't know how he multi-tasks so well. My food always comes quickly which is appreciated and it always tastes good! I would definitely recommend this location of Pita Jungle to anyone looking for fast service and great food.
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Nicole B.
I am a HUGE Pita Jungle fan and was patiently (or impatiently if you ask my husband) waiting for this location to open. Lucky for me, it's super convenient. It is across the street from my work and since I live less than 10 minutes away from work, it's really close to my home as well. That is a huge plus in my book since I can go for lunch or dinner. When it opened, my husband and I went for happy hour. (Happy Hour is between 3-6pm and then a reverse happy hour from 9pm-till close.) When we arrived, the place was packed. Tons of folks waiting at the Hostess station, which is also the To-Go station (since then, the layout has changed slightly so that the hostess is further back as to not crowd the entrance). We put our name on a waiting list and while there was some confusion around who was there first and who was or wasn't on the list, we were seated within 15 minutes. We sat at a bar style table, directly next to the kitchen (we could watch them prep food) and across from the bar. Our waiter was the actual bartender, so he was really busy running back and forth from our table to the bar. This delayed our food and drinks. However, the happy hour pricing is great and I would highly recommend it. The food is also delicious and compared to the other Pita Jungle's around, it tastes the same. Since our first encounter, we have been back three more times. Of these three times, two experiences have been relatively good (really nice waitresses, food/drinks arrived quickly, etc) but one of the experiences was soured with extremely slow service. (Folks seated after us received their drinks/entrees before us. No apologies or real comment on the matter from the wait staff. Must have been an off night?) Overall, I love the food and happy hour. The service is hit or miss. I know they are relatively new, but the location has been open almost 3 months now and I hope they get it together.
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Jenifer R.
SO EXCITED to have Pita Jungle so close to our home! Yipee!!!!! If you haven't been OR you have been and you haven't had the "Caramelized Cauliflower with Tahini", YOU MUST ORDER THIS!!! It's a great appetizer and easily shared amongst two people. I love the chicken tiki masala as well, YUMMERS!!!! Of course this location is pretty new so they have "things" to work on but stop by and give them a try!
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Gregory C.
Very dependable. Food is good. Service is usually quick. Feels healthy. Good standby/goto restaurant, especially when you want something reliable and reasonably quick but don't want fast food. If tattoos offend you this is not the right place for you because it would appear that tats are mandatory in order to get a job here.
(4)
Amy O.
Love this restaurant. The food is fresh and flavorful. I had the chicken pita and a side of hummus. The hummus is obviously home made and not from a big manufacturer. Tastes wonderful. Great atmosphere and friendly wait staff.
(5)
Ashley B.
I was so relieved to read the rest of the reviews on what a disappointment this location of pita jungle has been (I thought I was hallucinating). The service is slow, and on more than one occasion the hostess and the servers have acted like they were doing us a favor to provide us with any customer service. It's just odd. I was so excited to see they were going to open this location so close to my house, but the quality of food is not at all like the other pitas, namely the one on Shea. It's really unfortunate because I have to ask myself if I walk to this location but deal with everything mentioned above, or get in my car to drive to another one just to get the quality I expect.
(1)
Judy T.
9/3 Follow up to message below. Thank you Bettina (Pita Jungle Business Manager) for your reply. It is always nice when a business takes the time to read reviews about their establishments. Would you please let me know if the "substitution policy" has indeed changed for children's menu? What steps are taken to ensure foods are fresh? Mold on pita bread would seem to indicate bread is not fresh. I noticed that many posts over the past several weeks seem to be of a similar nature and while each have been responded to; your response to each seems much the same. How often do you visit each restaurant or have "mystery diners" frequent the restaurant? Perhaps this would help you identify more quickly problem areas. Thank you. 9/2 I have been to this Pita Jungle several times and usually have a good experience. Today was different. My grandson loves the children's options; although he does not like the fruit and always in the past we were able to substitute corn for fruit. Not today. We were told there are no more options. When questioned why the change since corn obviously costs less than fruit, the answer was "I don't know, you could contact corporate". The second problem with today was the pita bread. I showed our waitress it had several areas of green mold on it and she took it to one of the guys by the kitchen. We were sitting by the kitchen so I observed him reach into the big bin with pita bread, pulled one out...looked at it, then tossed it in the trash. Obviously another one with mold. They brought another pita bread to the table and this was free of mold. The comment was "sometimes they come out of the oven that way". Now that was something I had never heard before. One of the managers who knew about the mold issue walked by the table and never even stopped to say something. Certainly not a great dining experience and not a great customer experience. Not sure I will return.
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Kj J.
Great tasty food at reasonable prices Try the chicken Swarma much delicious Tapas are fantastic!
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Eh O.
Great service and the food @ this location has always been spot on...different story on other locations! I think lyndsey was a server of mine a few times and was always on target with every step of service on all her tables i saw. Great bartender/manager too!
(5)
Brad S.
Always solid food. Fresh and made to order. I love the jalapeno cilantro hummus. The best part of this restaurant is they will work with you if you have any diet restrictions.
(4)
Kelsey C.
I get the chicken pasta salad every time and am never disappointed! My boyfriend and I also love going their for happy hour when we get off work at 5. They have great 3 dollar margaritas and hummus!
(5)
Eva K.
This was my first time going to Pita Jungle, though I've heard good things from my boyfriend's sister, who lives nearby. All in all, eating here was a pleasurable experience. The food was non-greasy, and if you have kids the menu has good options for them to choose from. Plus, the happy hour here is great! (So, I've heard. Just by looking at the menu, I loved the prices.) Our waiter, Anthony, was very helpful and checked on us often to make sure we were well taken care of. As for food, we ordered starters: jalapeño hummus, spanakopita, tzatziki, and the greek pita. Also, the mushrooms. Delicious! Wish there was one of these near me in LA!
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Rachelle D.
This PJ's food is as good as any of the others, which is excellent. We ordered the hummus trio for starters, and a chicken philly and Greek gyro for the main entrees. Both were hot, delicious, and we wanted for nothing insofar as the food goes. A couple things that seem to be a recurring theme in this area is the lack of enthusiasm in the staff. Maybe it's the local youth who work in restaurants around MMR, but there is a general malaise about them that you don't find in other parts of town. Another thing many restaurants do that I find annoying is seat you RIGHT on top of another table even though there are many others available! I know this helps the server maintain his/her section, but it's annoying to overhear the next table's conversations when I don't NEED to! Please take note of this, PJ. : ) Other than that, this place is awesome and we look forward to riding our bikes down here to HH.
(5)
Ron A.
Why isn't there a Pita Jungle in every city in America? I've been hearing about this place for a while now from all my Arizona peeps. So when I finally made plans to visit the dry heat desert of Scottsdale, Pita Jungle was at the top of my list of places to go. I browsed through some of the reviews here and have come to the conclusion that Yelpers in Arizona either have the highest (maybe even unattainable) standards or they are just a bunch of Negative Nancies. My experience was perfect. My server, Delaney, was knowledgeable and witty. Having never been there before she directed me to get some great dishes which included the Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus which tasted like a fresh creamy treat from heaven. I also had the Chicken Tikka Masala which infused coconut with the most wonderful masala sauce I've had in my life. One of two things now has to happen. Pita Jungle becomes the next Chipotle and starts popping up all over the country or I'm considering moving to the Scottsdale area and buying a place within walking distance of Pita Jungle.
(5)
S C.
Once again you messed up. When a person asks to not have items included such as onions or raisins it means they do not want them!!! Also ripe cucumbers are not soft and are not discolored. Yours consistently are both of these. I have tried you many times but after this take out disaster I'm done with you Pita Jungle. You simply stink!!!
(2)
Brian Y.
As a big fan of PJ for the past decade, it pains me to say that my experience tonight at their newest location was bad. Not just so-so or meh, but bad. First off, they had multiple tables open but refrained from seating us because there were 9 of us in our party. We said we would split into two table but we were told even if we did that, they didn't want to overload their kitchen, If seating two tables will overload the kitchen, then you've got kitchen issues. Secondly, we waited over an hour for our food. We watched other tables get seated after we were, receive their food, and finish before we were served. I know they usually have their food out fast, like in 5 to 10 minutes so to wait over an hour was a disappointment to say the least. When I did receive my meal, it tasted like it had been sitting under heat lamps, which it likely had been for a long time. I know this is a new location, but I sure hope they get their kinks worked out because this evening's experience was.....bad. As a consolation, the decor is nice and the hostesses were very nice.
(2)
Lauren H.
I've been here twice now. The first time just a few weeks ago we were seated for 20mins before someone asked is if we were being helped. The waiters/waitress's literally looked at us, clearly saw we weren't being helped and then proceeded to avoid all eye contact. The second time was last night and I have now spent all night and the whole day suffering from food poisoning (I'll spare you the graphic details). Given it was all I ate yesterday it's clear where it came from. 3 days away from Christmas..... Awesome!My husband & kids thank you.
(1)
Lisa C.
After 5 or 6 trips to this location, I can't say I've had a bad meal though service was slow on a couple of occasions. I love the hummus, they have a few different kinds and you really can't go wrong with any of them, baba ganoosh is delicious, spanakopita, lentil salad, black bean burger, veggie garden wrap - all really good choices. Falafel pita is awesome but the hummus and tabbouleh pita is outrageous. They give you big portions of hummus and tabbouleh with a pita on the side, it's the one leftover I consistently eat. My husband raved about the Gambas Con Ajo. I would like the option of a whole wheat pita and I wish they were warm when they are served on the side but that's really just my Pita Jungle wish list, not a complaint. The parking is good here too so that's another plus.
(4)
Kim W.
This was my 2nd visit and probably last. My gyro was just OK and we were charged for an extra beer. Waitress was pleasant and corrected the bill. Besides the mediocre food, really don't enjoy the staffs overly casual dress and that they only seem to hire young people with as many tattoos as possible. Kills the atmosphere for me.
(2)
Ryan C.
*UPDATE* After I had my initial disappointing experience at this location I was told to contact the store manager and I decided to give them another try. The new manager Mike was genuinely interested in the past experience I had and wanted to rectify the issue. I appreciate the service that he showed my family and I. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Our server was also fantastic. It seems like they have completely worked out any issues they had, which is to be expected in a new restaurant. I would definitely recommend this location, top notch.
(5)
Hil P.
I've been dining at Pita Jungle for the past 13 years and this location is the worst! Food is good but that's a Pita Jungle guarantee. Service average but again common to all Pita Jungles. It's the seating arrangement and the extreme volume. EVERYTHING ECHOS!! Hurts my ears, it's positively headache inducing. Eat at Pita Jungle but pick another location.
(2)
Laura B.
Food is very good. It is great to have another healthy option close by. I love Mediterranean food, so in that regard they had me at hello. Though the waitress was very friendly, service was slow. I think they might want to add more staff if they are going to do table service. And the room was freezing - I mean really arctic. So much so that I had trouble enjoying my meal. I will definitely be back, but next time for takeout:)
(4)
Ken D.
Curry salad delicious...mixed hummus platter delicious...recommend these highly...Pretty much everything is good here.
(5)
joni g.
Food is good, service is also good. A group of us met here for a work day lunch and our food was presented to the table really fast. However, while we were sitting at the table our conversation started about how we could not tell the staff from the patrons. In fact the patrons were dressed better than the staff. No shirts that say "Pita Jungle"and in some instances the waitress's had barely any clothes on at all. This is Scottsdale! not a beach hut and a stripper lounge. We were somewhat turned off by all the skin, tattoos, butt cheeks and camel toes. C'mon management bring some class to the joint.
(3)
Ashley P.
I love, love, love Pita Jungle. Always have. Was stoked when they opened their DR location, now this one. But....but. I feel like there's been a change since the first time I went to a Pita Jungle and when I went today. Same great menu, I think the food still tasted great, but I didn't feel the same sort of energy or enthusiasm or...something...that I have felt before when I've been to PJ. I came here during a busy lunch hour, and I truly felt like just another customer that they wanted to rush out the door. Our server was fine, but not great. The food was reliable, but there was no pizzazz like I have seen and felt before. Also, this location is very small and the tables were cramped. I could barely hear my table mate because it was so loud. The need to invest in some soundproof something, because it is way too noisy in there. I will come back because it is so close to work, but I just didn't "feel" that something special I have felt before.
(3)
Patrick H.
Welcome to the neighborhood Pita Jungle. The food is as good as the other locations and the service is very friendly. I wish the bar area was a little larger. The outside patio is a great option on nice days.
(4)
Chrissy D.
Our server, Shelly, was fantastic! She was very attentive, excellent service !!! Fans in restaurant still create uncomfortable freezing....broiled chicken salad and steak gyro were perfect. Try the baba ganoush (spelling?) best in town! Inside tables are a bit cheap and wobbly....
(4)
I M.
I can see that there are two other reviews here, another from a big PJ fan, Brian. Similar experience. We ordered some staples that we normally get at other PJ locations. Got the Humus with Grilled Chicken. Chicken was dry, reddish (too much paprika?) and no flavor. Not the juicy grilled-to-perfection chicken that we're used to getting at the other locations. Tabuli salad did not have enough dressing and was sandy - they didn't soak the wheat enough?, and the the rice was undercooked in the grape leaves wraps. Not to mention, the tables are flimsy and cheap looking, wobble, and just an overall horrible experience. We paid, and before walking out, decided to share this feedback directly with the manager. She mentioned that they were still trying to work out kinks, and mentioned that she went through the stuffed grape leaves we returned with the chef and agreed that it was undercooked -- which didn't stop her from serving it to others right as she was talking to us! We also waited ~ 40 minutes for our food. Was barely warm, and we had our 2 year old daughter who loved mac and cheese, but this one came cold and clunky, so she said "I don't like this mac and cheese!". Very disappointing. It is worth to drive the extra few miles to the Shea location.
(1)
Melanie B.
The roasted cauliflower app was awesome. Wish we had one in Minneapolis.
(4)
Chelle K.
Wow! Talk about delicious! So I'm having a Lavosh pizza here at Pita Jungle and it is absolutely amazing. Service has been awesome since the moment I walked through the door, and the environment is just really chill. Definitely found a new lunchtime favorite.
(5)
Karim A.
Love the food here, but the service on the patio is horrible in an epic way. My son and I sat here for a long time before a waitress even made eye contact. Actually asked the friendly hostess to send someone over to acknowledge we were at a table in her section. I wish it was super busy or something to explain the miss.
(3)
Courtney N.
Deceive your diet! Indulge in any of the appetizers and entrees knowing your feeding your body with something that's not only nutritious but tastes delicious! Sure bets are the Caprese salad, Chicken Shawarma, and Pesto Lavosh Turkey Wrap. Prices are under $15 and portions are generous.
(5)
Max H.
So I have been to this place quite a few times, and seeing that I life right around the corner it's very convenient for me and the food has always been great. The reverse happy hour is my favorite time to go because it's great food at a great price ($2 per item). The last few times I have been there I sat at the bar and had the best service ever from a waitress by the name of Jaclyn. Not only was she easy on the eyes but her service and attention to detail was top notch. We had great conversation the entire time but it certainly didn't take away from the other patrons that were sitting at the bar. They got the same level of service that I was receiving. All in all this place is great and if you go sit at the bar or ask for Jaclyn, it will be the best service you get.
(5)
Derek N.
When it first opened the service was horrible. I think we went 5 weeks straight before we got service that didn't get the order wrong. However, since then it has been the same fabulous service and food we are accustomed to at the Chandler location.
(4)
Amy S.
I've been here many times throughout the last good five or so years, and I have been mostly happy with the restaurant. I would honestly probably give 3.5 stars, but I can't. The service is very friendly; however, one time I went and it took over an hour to receive food. That was unusual, though, as they are normally very good about service. Their food is delicious, I would recommend the beef gyro and the broiled chicken pita, both scrumptious! This is great for a casual dinner or lunch.
(4)
Greg S.
Let me preface this review by stating that I am writing about the service, as the food at Pita Jungle has always been excellent and I have never had a bad eating experience here. However, they truly need to work on their customer service and staffing issues. My last trip to the Pita Jungle on Frank Lloyd Wright had my girlfriend and I sitting in an empty restaurant waiting 15 minutes for drinks that never arrived. We decided to just leave, which not one member of the staff asked us to stay or possibly didn't even notice. It was embarrassing and disrespectful, as we felt like we were intruders and unwanted. Also, we have never once been approached by management to ask us about our meals, experience, etc. in the entire year that we have been eating there. This place needs to take a lesson from Four Peaks customer service, as they get it perfect every time. I will most definitely still eat Pita Jungle's food, but will get it to go, as I don't want to impose upon them again.
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Sheila C.
This is the best place in town for kids meals. They are healthy with large portions, and the kids actually like to eat them. I gave them 3 stars because I find the wait staff to be less than enthusiastic. They'll take your order, but act like they are doing you a favor. When I told my waitress the kids were starving and please bring out their food as soon as it is ready, no to wait for the adult meals, she almost rolled her eyes. Who does that?
(3)
J C.
Been going to pita jungles since they originally opened (shea location). The food is always great and prices/quantity is always way fair. Recently I started going to this location realizing a server that used to be to the pita closer to my house is now serving at this location. Always having exceptionally great service and fun conversations with one of pitas best servers, Zach W.
(5)
Jerery T.
We ordered 2 yellow fin tuna salads and one was way over cooked and other was perfectly seared you would figure cook would notice huge diferrence between the 2 and had one small dressing not enough for a 1/4 salad. Also ordered a salmon salad and got some spicy chicken dish instead stay away bad service bad food.
(2)
Alex C.
I simply love this place. I love it so much that I have no shame admitting my membership in that oft-derided (by patrons and employees alike) class of people known as "regulars." While its proximity to my house is a bonus, I go for two reasons: the food and the staff. I've sampled pretty much everything on the menu, and I like most of it. For the price, it's hard to find a better casual Mediterranean-Lebanese-and-surrounding-areas inspired restaurant with reasonable prices and quick service (sometimes the food comes out too fast!). I am partial to the falafels and all of the lavash wraps (highlights include the turkey pesto and the lavash shwarma), but there are some hidden gems that you might not expect to be as savory as they are (I'm looking at you, garlic mushrooms and cold salads). The place can be busy and a bit noisy during lunch and dinner, but I've hardly ever had to wait. If, however, you're not satisfied with the table situation, I highly recommend the bar. It is more comfortable than it looks, and, if you come on the right night, you'll get to enjoy the company of Pita Jungle's veteran bartender, Jaclyn, who pours a mean chai (they do have those) and can tell when your drink needs a refill even when it appears that your drink is not in her direct line of sight (this is the true sign of an experienced restaurateur)*. This may possibly be the most important legacy of her time in the trenches of the Old Town Scottsdale club scene, her seeming clairvoyance in all matters related to beverages. The pleasures of the bar, however, are not limited to the fact that my food is always prepared exactly to my not-so-elaborate specifications, or that my glass is never more than half-empty. At this point, the food plays second fiddle to Jaclyn's acerbic, but refreshing personality. Her company has become an enjoyable part of my twice-weekly (often thrice) Pita Jungle excursions, especially when all it takes to upgrade to first class is the delivery of a piece of chocolate, however small. A bartender who is always on her toes, and whose conversation is a welcome respite from the soul-wasting, quotidian struggle with traffic, work, and the other assorted charms of adulthood, is proof enough that life can be enjoyable. While this review has perhaps morphed into an elaborate panegyric about the unacknowledged gem of Pita Jungle's staff, the other reviews on this site are proof enough that service counts just as much as food, and this place excels at both. It is nothing short of a proverbial breath of fresh air in the Scottsdale restaurant scene, which has been stuffy for some time. And this despite the fact that they serve Pepsi, not Coke. *Perhaps a technically incorrect use of the word "restaurateur," but it sounded good, didn't it?
(5)
Naomi S.
We have been waiting for PJ to open at this location! They have not disappointed on any of the 4 occasions (plus one take out). We have been lucky enough to have the same server every time. He's very attentive and thoughtful. The hostesses have all been warm and every time we visit, a manager stops by to check on us. We never stray from the chicken and hummus with a side of caramelized cauliflower. I'm salivating just typing about it. The kids menu is full of healthy options and they are great about accommodating substitutions. Pita Jungle is always my first choice whenever we go out. I'm so excited to have this new location so close to home!
(5)
John P.
Gave them another chance and the quality still seems to be the same; poor. The Greek salad had gigantic pieces of lettuce that were barely cut, tomatoes that were green on the inside and the salad had barely any feta cheese (that's the best part about a Greek salad!). Still, after all these months, a total disappointment. It's like the people in the kitchen have no clue what good food should look and taste like. Or they just don't give a damn.
(2)
angela m.
Love Pita Jungle! They have tons of good-looking, healthy things on their menu, but I always stick with a few of my favorites because they are so good (hummus with chicken, chicken shawarma pita, grilled vegetable salad). Their kids meals are fabulous. My son loves them and they are nutritionally balanced, not your regular Happy Meal or nuggets and fries. I confess to once getting two of them to go and acting like there was another kid in the car but my three year old and I ate them. Also, try the Happy Hour where they have lots of yummy snacks for a very reasonable price. I have not had any problems with the service or attitude. I like this location a bit better than the Shea one because it's quieter, partially the acoustics, I think, but it may also be a little less busy since it's newer.
(5)
Zack F.
Excellent food, and outstanding service. I am so glad they have finally opened Pita Jungle close to where I live.
(5)
John B.
As usual the food was great, the service was friendly and the price was right. This is a special restaurant in our neighborhood and it is both family friendly and a great date night. It has become our once-a-week fix.
(5)
Dave M.
This is a good restaurant. yelp is insane. The bad reviews should be removed. If you think you can do better open your own restaurant. #justsayin
(5)
Dana C.
This place presently surprised me. Great food, great atmosphere and a full bar with happy hour!
(5)
John F.
My girlfriend and I shared the seared tuna and hummus appetizer and it was great! We both had the salmon over the spinach and mashed potatoes for our entrees. I substituted mushrooms for the potatoes. Everything tasted great! Great wait staff and casual atmosphere. I would suggest going early morning when they open or after the lunch rush they get very busy during peak hours.
(5)
Sandra R.
I was so excited to hear that PJ opened next to my work! I love how trendy the decor is and the food is even better! I could eat that grilled chicken and hummus everyday if I could! Last time I tried the Grilled Veggie salad, it was a large portion and delish!
(5)
Kristina W.
As always, love the Pita Jungle food. The atmosphere is lacking. Very cold, sterile, and I'm not one to enjoy cold metal seating.
(3)
David R.
Went here for lunch today. Service was quick, my gyro tasted great, and my server Ann Marie rocked! Will definitely go back.
(4)
Ajna S.
It's always a great experience going to this pita jungle location. The staff is always friendly and the food is always great.
(5)
Wile e C.
Was very happy to see PJ in my neighborhood. Delicious and consistent as always. We were greeted properly by the hostess upon arrival then ushered to our table. The service was good and got the drinks right away. We will be back very soon.
(5)
Andrea P.
I absolutely love this location and go there almost daily! Matt, at the bar, is super friendly and always makes sure our orders are perfect!
(5)
Liz C.
I recently ate at your location. I sat at the bar and was served by Jaclyn...by far one of the most personable individuals I've met. Despite the fact that the restaurant was relatively crowded, Jaclyn made sure that I had what I needed. She made some great recommendations and the drink I had was delicious. I definitely plan on visiting again and have recommended your restaurant to family friends who live in the area. :)
(4)
Randi W.
It took a long time to get waited on here. When the food came it was cold and didn't even taste good. If you don't get the chair with the arms it is very uncomfortable and I saw several people trying to switch their chair. The server never asked us if we wanted to order dessert and just dropped off the bill. Could not get a refill on the drink cause no server was ever around. He just dropped the food and left. I wrote to corporate about this and never got a reply. At least if they told me they would try better I would go back, but with poor food and service and no corporate customer service I don't see any reason to eat here. If you do want to I suggest you bring earplugs, yes it is that loud! Oh, also my son tried to call in a take-out order and they put him on hold so long and no one ever came back so he ate somewhere else.
(1)
Jenna T.
I'm pretty disappointed to write this review as I LOVE every other Pita Jungle I've been to. However, as other reviews have stated, this location is really struggling. I've been a few times now and service has always been very slow. It was better tonight, but the food was the big problem. We ordered hummus and pita, and though it came out quickly, when passing the pita around we noticed one of them was soggy and covered in some type of pink/red stain. Turns out they put a paper towel in the bottom of the pita bin and we just literally got the bottom of the barrel that had been sitting on the towel. Not sure how sanitary it is to serve that. I ordered the lavosh shawarma wrap which I've had many times at other locations. This time, it came out with no sauce on it and I had to ask for the sauce. By the time it came out, the lavosh had dried out and the whole thing fell apart. Also, the side salad had no dressing on it, and I had to get a side of dressing for that too. My husband's also didn't have dressing on it. Overall, it was (another) really disappointing trip to this location. We have such high hopes because it's in our neighborhood, but both my husband and myself said we'd rather make the trip to other locations rather than come back here. I know they haven't been open that long, so hopefully they work things out.
(2)
Chris M.
As one other reviewer also stated, I got food poisoning from this establishment. How can I tell? Well I had lunch there yesterday at 2:30 and then just watched it come all back up a half hour ago. I ate 17.5 hours ago. Food shouldn't sit in your stomach for more than 8 hours. Didn't even eat anything in between because I felt progressively worse after lunch. Like everyone else is saying...go to the one on Shea, never had a problem with that place ever and I've lost count if how many times I've been there.
(1)
Sam H.
After a crazy long day of work I decided to go grab a quick bite to eat at this new location close to my office. I am a long time customer of Pita Jungle and very familiar with the menu and quality of food. While I can't say I've visited every Pita Jungle in the Phoenix area, I can honestly say that this was the best service I have ever had at a Pita Jungle. My server's name was Kelsey and she made the entire experience worth coming back. Kelsey was quick to point out item's that were new to me on the menu, and catch me up to speed with the drink specials. This to me is often something servers overlook. I was happy to kick off my visit with a margarita, on special, and have everything else delivered in a timely manner. Kelsey was also quick to keep the table clean and bring me my check when I was ready to head home. Thanks again Pita Jungle for hiring this amazing server! I will be back!
(4)
Rosie L.
First time my bf was medication and didn't remember the first time we ate here. He hated the first time. Bland. Gyros NOT from a big wheel of meat. Seemed like vegetarian gyros. Well he remembers yesterday and how bad it was. He thinks he got those gyros in prison. 20 years ago. Yipes.
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Sue p.
Not Your Typical Pita Jungle I sadly have to say I agree with the other reviewers who were disappointed with their experiences here. I suggested returning there this evening but my husband turned it down, too, after our initial try a couple of months ago where we were pretty much ignored when we walked in before the hostess sauntered up to station, more or less grunted at us and we followed her to a table that was thisclose to the one next to us. The atmosphere was not at all like any of the other PJs at which we've dined - sterile looking, dismal and dingy - my husband's main reason for passing it up this evening. Plus the wait for service and our courses was fairly long. Nothing impressive to consider returning although in all fairness for a proper review, I suppose we ought to consider doing so. In their defense, they're a new establishment and perhaps working on getting some kinks out. Still doesn't make up for the decor and uncomfortable feeling of sitting in such close proximity to other diners.
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Laurie C.
I too am a big Pita Jungle fan, and have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the new FLW/Thompson Peak location. I called today around 3 p.m. and placed a take-out order for the lentil fatoush salad, which I've had many, many times at other locations and always thoroughly enjoyed. Upon arriving, I was a bit surprised to see how small the restaurant actually is, based upon the size of their Shea and Tatum locations - I'm sure it has to be difficult getting a table during typical lunch and dinner times. Also guessing that parking might be an issue; the area right outside the restaurant is not very large. Obviously the Safeway shopping center has other parking areas to handle the overflow but it could potentially be a hike - not ideal when it gets hot. Anyways, long story short, my salad was waiting for me, I paid, and brought it home. Opened it up and discovered they forgot to put in the salad dressing. Ate it without, consoling myself how many fewer calories I was consuming without the dressing, but it was pretty disappointing - the dressing is a huge component of the salad. Also disappointing were the onions in it - the carmelized ones were burnt, and the raw chopped red was overwhelmingly strong. Even the cucumbers had an odd taste to them. I think I'll continue to visit the Shea location until this one has been up and running a bit longer - they seem to have some kinks to iron out.
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Larry D.
We ordered the food and it came cold. They replaced it in a timely manner and it was very good. me Very good value for the money. Very noisy.
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Frank S.
Jaclyn was an awesome! It was my second time there. I sat at the bar and had a few drinks and took food to go. The gyro is great!
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Salma T.
Always excited to see new Pita Jungle locations. Food is great as always. Will go back soon.
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Sarah B.
We stopped in tonight because we had heard rave reviews about the one on Shea blvd.......this clearly is not the same owner,...... We were seated right away by a shabbily dressed hostess who didn't say too much, then a waitress with no name tag, a tank top with her breasts showing and tattoos all over gave us our menus and walked away......she came back a few minutes later and took our order.....as this was going on, I watched a server with a baseball cap on serve food to tables with gloves on and garnish or whatever he was doing with the same pair of gloves.....now mind you, gloves are fine, but when you then proceed to wipe off whatever got on your gloves on the butt of your pants, that's where I draw the line at nasty!!..I then read some of the reviews on here and was horrified that more than one review had complained of food poisoning!!!! Oh hell no!!!! I told my husband we need to go, and told him what I had observed, and the reviews on here.....we booked it on out of there before our food even came.....I will not return......not unless they clean up their sloppily dressed wait staff and teach them some " clean" ways to serve food and proper ways to dress.....get them some nice t shirts with your logo on it or something....and for gods sake, a name tag!!...people serving things in a tank top with breasts exposed isn't my idea of professional or clean......and clearly if people are getting food poisoning, maybe someone needs to teach the cooks a little more about food safety.
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Stefanie S.
This is one of the best of their locations. The food comes out quickly and in enormous portions. I always get the macro platter and sub out chicken for the tofu - the chicken is so perfectly seasoned and super moist! Parking is not the best, but you can usually find a spot, even after waiting a few minutes during the busy lunch hour. Lunch seems to be the busiest time here as there are a lot of offices and businesses near by, so there is that.
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Sana B.
I absolutely LOVE Pita Jungle. This was the first time that my family and I came to this location and I have to say that we were very disappointed. When we walked in we were just standing there waiting to be seated but no one came to greet us or even seat us. This place was not busy at all. The wait staff was just standing around and saw us standing there but didn't do anything. Interesting. So, one of the cooks actually said to us that we could sit anywhere we liked. It's a very different feel than the other locations...definitely not a welcoming feel. Almost felt like leaving and going to the one on Shea. So we find a seat and are greeted by our waiter Justin, who was great! Very friendly and accommodating. However, we noticed that there were a group of waiters/waitresses who would occasionally go check on a table and then go back to where they were sitting, talking loudly, and goofing around...which I thought was very inappropriate. I actually saw a couple go up to their waitress and hand her the bill because apparently she forgot to go back to their table. I understand that the place was not busy but that does not mean the staff should be lazy and do what they want to. There were people in the kitchen who were working, Lorenzo (the bus boy) was really hustling, and our waiter. It seemed like they were the only ones working. It just seemed like this group of waiters and waitresses were just lazy! Anyways, the food was good. However, I ordered the chicken tikka masala like I always do when I go Pita and it was very different from the other locations...wasn't too happy about that. Personally I would not come back to this location ever again because of the sour taste left in my mouth regarding the staff.
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Kristine P.
We really had a great meal the last time we were at Pita Jungle. The wait staff was very nice and attentive (they sometimes can seem unmotivated). I had one of the specials, the spicy mango shrimp with ginger fried rice. It was soooo good! Sweet and spicy, and the shrimp were not over cooked. The ginger fried rice was surprising for how much flavor it had. There were bits of broccoli, cauliflower and carrot cut to about the same size as the brown rice, it was delicious. My friend had another of my favorites, the mahi mahi on cilantro hummus. She said it was the best meal she had had in a long time. The fish was well cooked, and the cilantro hummus makes a great base/sauce for it. It's served with large crunchy pita chips. My son had the kid's meal, which is a really good deal. Kid's get a placemat that has a picture of a plate on it, and they can choose something from each quadrant, a starch, a protein, veggie and/or fruit. He picked a double order of mac n cheese, chicken and fruit. We also enjoyed their all day happy hour prices for wine and beer! Well, the adults did, my son enjoyed the lemonade. ; )
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Charles D.
We've been here several times after my last comment. I tried the Lavosh Shawarma Wrap which was surprisingly fried. But I have to admit that is was very delicious which came with a salad. Ate half and had the other half the following day. My wife had the Chipotle Chicken Pizza which was huge. She was only able to eat half. Our server was polite and kept an eye on our table.
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Tom G.
They have made some very impactful changes which made my lunch experience today top notch. Now I have to ask myself: why have I not ordered the gyro before?!
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Tigra C.
After seeing a fellow Yelper's Caramelized Cauliflower dish, I was super anxious to try it. I asked for extra tahini sauce and was given a large side order of it at no extra charge. The cauliflower was very tasty, but I agree that it tastes even better when re-heated in my toaster oven the next day. Yes, there's enough to either share or save 1/2 for another day. The seasoning and the tahini sauce make this dish awesome. I have returned for this dish, and it was even better the second time around. Yum! I've only ordered take-out thus far, so I'll update once I have a dine-in experience.
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Allison R.
I have dined at pita jungle several times and it is always great food and service. I went in on Monday and was greeted as soon as I got there. I was by myself so I sat at the bar. My super cute server, Ashley, was awesome. I ordered one of my usuals, the pesto lavosh wrap, but she recommended I order it with their lemon pepper chicken breast instead... MIND BLOWN. Throw some siracha on that baby and I could eat that every day for the rest of my life. I also love that it comes with a side of their awesome greek salad and the wrap is plenty for 2 meals! Their food always seems so fresh and satisfying. I have never had a bad meal or service at any of their locations.
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Kim J.
I had the Mahi and pita, I always have the Mahi and pita! We also ordered garlic mushrooms. Very tasty! Pita Jungle is one of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner. Prices are decent too. The staff has been friendly at all locations I have visited.
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Katie K.
The food is always great, but sometimes the service leaves a sour aftertaste. I will say that this location is great for happy hour and dinner for sure. But I've had some less than stellar weekday lunches here. It seems to depend on the server, but the experience can either be wonderful, or you could feel like you are annoying your server with common requests like "extra napkins" or "please bring the bill." This has happened one time in particular, but it was enough to make me think twice about trying to grab a quick bite during the lunch hour. Side note: the happy hour specials here are the best of any location. They offer HH drinks and food 7 days a week instead of just M-F like the Shea location. The house red and white wines are perfectly decent, and every pour is very generous (at least 6 oz). As for the tapas, everything is good, and only the seafood options seem rather small. Chicken, mushrooms, and all of the dip/pita combos are great!
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Tara C.
My boyfriend and I came here for lunch. We stood at the front for a good couple mins without being greeted. There was only the bartender that was up there and he was busy taking a takeout order. It wasn't busy either, there was only one other table when we walked in. However when the bar tender was finished he greeted us kindly and told us to sit wherever we liked. We sat near the back, there was only one server around. She took a little bit of time to actually come and greet us. However, she was very friendly and got us menus and drinks right away. After we got our drinks, another server actually came to get our food order. She was very friendly as well and our food came out real quick! It was so delicious and it tasted fresh! I love how they serve healthy tasty food! Overall the food was great and the service was good! I would definitely come back again!
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Kay T.
Went to lunch here and had the gyro. It tasted great!!! The flavor of the meat and sauce was amazing. I didn't expect it to be so good. The service was pretty good too. This chain has a healthy menu and a variety of food. Good times!
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Chris D.
The shock top is always cold And rice pudding is delicious. The bartenders Matt and Ashley are always friendly. I always stand by my favorite the lavosh shawarma wrap!! One of my go to places for a cold beer!
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Carrie S.
Always love Pita Jungle. This was the first time we ordered to go, it was still fresh but ready to go when we arrived. My son loves the kids meal, and it's always huge portions! I got the Mediterranean platter. I really suggest it to those who can decide on what they want and it's more than enough for 2 people to share!!
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Rachel D.
Good food and cool looking location, however the service was underwhelming. My biggest complaint was that the restaurant was dirty, tables had food and trash under them like they hadn't been swept in days. The table tops were sticky and the salt and pepper shakers were covered in gunk. Not very appetizing.
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Aileen B.
6/5/15 Happy hour? More like a peaceful hour at Pita Jungle on a Friday afternoon, but it's definitely more what I like, which is to enjoy food in peace. No guys banging on the counter with their beer glasses, thank you very much! Enjoyed a nice chit-chat with bartender Matt as I drank half a glass of the house cabernet and picked through the five $2 happy hour tapas plates (olives, feta, lemon chicken, hummus trio, and falafel), plus a side of caramelized cauliflower, I ordered that day. Not a bad way to spend $10 on five tapas plates, although I probably wouldn't order the chicken, or the hummus trio again. Surprise winner were the olives and feta combo-- they went well together, with the tang of the feta mellowing out the saltiness of the olives. Nice to nibble on while having a glass of wine! The cauliflower was a little of a letdown for me, as the tahini sauce that came with it wasn't enough, although the manager personally-delivered a nice bowl of freshly-made sauce on short order. I was very impressed... thank you! :) The flavors weren't fully-expressed in that dish that afternoon, but after a couple of days marinating in the fridge, the florets I ate today at 3 am were d'lish! This PJ location is small, yet intimate, with a nice semi-enclosed patio seating surrounded by a parking lot. I hear lunch time here can get hectic! UPDATE 6/10/15 The lemon chicken is actually quite tasty when it isn't being compared to all the other bites I had for hh. Just finished the last of the leftovers with a little bit of pita a couple of minutes ago. I even added a kalamata olive and a tiny chunk of feta into the mix- delicious! May have to order the chicken again for hh another time. Going to upgrade the rating to a four, since service was attentive and the leftover food still tasted great three days later!
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Nicole S.
Great food and service! My server Yamen was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. One of the better servers I have had there. The place gets packed so prepare to wait for lunch sometimes. Very nice ambiance and the staff has improved. I think this location is more welcoming than others I have been to. Great location.
(5)
Ken F.
One of the slower Pita jungles I've ever been to. But same good food and service with a great happy hour daily from 3-6. All the items are $2 except for the shrimp and scallops are $3. see photo
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Mindy C.
My favorite!! This place is great. Awesome healthy food, well priced, along with a great staff. What more could a girl want?
(5)
Renee B.
The food was better than ever tonight and that is saying a lot!! The spinach pasta salad w/ chicken was amazing as was the Quinoa salad. My son loved his chicken, broccoli, cheese crisp & fruit. I have been to the one on Shea 2x & have been disappointed both times. For us, Pita Jungle only exists here and at Desert Ridge. Thanks Lauren (our waitress) for being exceptional.
(5)
Dave A.
Had the delicious, grilled vegetable salad for lunch today (added chicken). This location is consistently good. If you're there for happy hour, try the purple haze beer... you won't regret it! ****4 Stars.
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Irina H.
A few friends and I stopped by last night to try out this new location, and it's a hit! It's super cute inside, with a large enclosed patio, interesting decor, etc. It's definitely one of the cooler-looking Pita Jungles. The food was delicious - definitely up to par with my expectations based on other locations, and that's saying something wonderful. We ordered a tri-flavor humus, coconut curry soup and the honey sesame ahi salad. Our friends had the shrimp linguine and the Mediterranean platter. The flavors and preparation were excellent on every item. My ahi was perfectly cooked and the salad was lovely, the soup was full of flavor, the humus was large and yummy. The Med platter was packed with an impressive array of items and the shrimp linguine even seemed to have more veggies than usual. The only downside was that the pitas were a little dry. I've gotten several different take-out items from this location, and they were tasty, as well! Check your takeout order before leaving - mine was missing pitas once and they don't include plastic ware by default. The service was just ok, but that's pretty par for the course at PJs. After a few more visits, this might bump up to 5 stars. If you've never been to this delightful local chain before, Pita Jungle serves the most delicious, healthy food for a great price. Almost everything on the menu is incredibly flavorful and never heavy. Suggestions include the famous hummus, the pita and lavosh sandwiches (generous portions bursting with flavor), wonderful lavosh pizzas, and the delicious seared ahi tuna dishes. The side vegetables and potatoes are both amazing, and you can get the veggies steamed, so you can even come here on a diet.
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Stacy F.
Headed here for lunch on a weekday since it's close to my job. We went a little earlier than normal lunch hours, since places in Scottsdale fill up quickly around noon. We were greeted and seated right away and the hostess was very welcoming. After a couple of minutes our waiter came over and grabbed our drinks. We both opted for the gyro with roasted potatoes (a little extra to add on the potatoes). Both meals were cooked perfectly and the roasted potatoes were very tasty with a good seasoning on them. The parking lot can be a little tough to navigate during busy hours, so just be aware that if you go at noon, it will most likely take longer to get in and out. Overall: A Good lunch stop (from parking to paying - 45 minutes). You can order ahead and grab-and-go if needed. Servers were nice, food was tasty.
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Christian D.
Of all the locations I've been to, I find that this one has the best service and food overall. It's always clean and everyone I come in contact with is friendly and eager to help if needed. Parking is kind of a pain, but theres a huge parking lot right there if you can't find a close spot. I came in with a few friends last week, and as usual we were greeted right away by the hostess. It was lunch time and it was busy, but my friends and I were offered something to drink while we waited and were seated in the time we were told. Our server was attentive and because my friends had never been in before, suggested the hummus trio so they could try all of the different flavors. We got the mahi with pita chips, shwarma wrap and the gyro. Im impressed every time by the generous portions and presentation of the food. As we were finishing up, the manager came over and asked how everything was, which is an extra touch I appreciate being in the industry myself. We finished up eating and left feeling satisfied.
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Jamie P.
I got the curry coconut soup. It was different, but good. Worth trying if you are interested in trying a more exotic soup flavor. We tried the appetizer trio with the roasted bell pepper hummus, cilantro jalapeno hummus, and the plain hummus. They pita chips are seasoned and flavorful on their own. The combination of the pita chips + any one of the hummus flavors is really fantastic. The service was alright, a bit slow. Granted, I came with a large party.
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Jake J.
So here's my deal. I eat at PJ once maybe twice a week. I go to this location and the one and Desert Ridge all the time. This one every time has runny humus and their tuna is always over cooked but they do fix it. Where the D ridge is always perfect and I mean always. I don't get it....same owners.....I know different cooks, but they need to get on the same page. Also portions are totally different at this location sometimes normal but most of the time smaller than the D Ridge location. Love the food but not consistent what so ever at this location. I now drive the extra couple miles for D Ridge location until this one figures it out.
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Nicole S.
They just opened a new Pita Jungle near my work. I've had the opportunity to visit 3 times now. Twice for lunch, and once for dinner. Let me start out by saying, the primary focus of a restaurant should always be the food. You are going to eat. But the secondary focus is the experience. The reason you pay more, and leave a tip is for the experience. I can say, hands down, every single Pita Jungle I visit, the food is extraordinary, and the service is awful. Let's start with the latter, so we can end on a high note. They have a very relaxed vibe, which can sometimes make it hard to figure out who is a server, and who is just looking for the bathrooms. They dress like a hipsters paradise, which is fine, but at the very least a name tag, or apron would REALLY help when trying to track down a server. More recently when I visited for dinner with my folks, we had a young lady, who I assume was named "Karma" based on her necklace. She was nice enough. I arrived separate from my parents, so she brought me a drink. I had to flag her down to order an appetizer. Once my parents arrived, she brought them their drinks and we literally did not see her again for 15 minutes. Not anywhere. She either has an invisibility cloak, or was trying to eat or... something. When we finally ordered, it took another 20 minutes for our food to arrive (1 soup, and 1 pesto pasta?). To her credit, she did refill my fathers lemonade multiple times, and brought him a "fresh one" when it looked watered down. But this was par for the course. I warned my folks about the lackluster service. Now for the food. Everything I have ever had a Pita Jungle has been wonderful. I love the Red Pepper Hummus, as well as the Cilantro Jalapeno. Occasionally the pitas are a bit stale, but at 50 cents a pop, I can't complain. My "go-to" order is the Falafel Hot Pita. It's majestic. All the flavor you could ask for. (though once they forgot the Tahini and it was dry as all heck but still flavorful) I also recently fell in love with the Pesto Pasta. The right amount of Heavy to fill me up, the the right amount of light so I don't feel FULL. All in all, if they could imrpove their service, even just slightly, I'd bump them another star.
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Mike S.
A great, new and healthy place to grab tasty pita wraps, hummus or wood stove pizza. Overall (1-5): 5* Food (1-5): 5* Service (1-5): 5* Atmosphere (1-5): 4* Ambiance (1-5): 4*
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Lexi M.
Every pita jungle gets 5 stars from me! My favorite restaurant, so maybe a little biased ;) Nonetheless, the consistency is always there with every location. Thanks PJ for always fulfilling my roasted red pepper and hummus with chicken fix...plus the garlic dip! :)
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Carol B.
We had the most DELICIOUS dinner at Pita Jungle tonight. The wood fired salmon is superb and the wood fired chicken is equally as amazing. Rick, the manager is very welcoming and makes sure you had a fabulous dining experience. HIGHLY recommend!!!
(5)
Isabella K.
Great food and great service. Jackie even gave us a specialized dessert! The air conditioning was fantastic and the beverages were on point. We'll be back for lunch and dinner this week.
(5)
Joe P.
Mediocre greek food. Hit or miss service. Nothing is done quickly which makes it an absolutely terrible place for lunch hour.
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David S.
My wife and I tried out Pita Jungle for the first time the other night and the food was great! Unfortunately, they brought out a completely different dish then what my wife ordered. I ended up finishing my meal before they brought out the correct meal she ordered. The waitress was very apologetic and nice though. The only reason I gave three stars was bc of the meal mishap. Aside from that the food was great! The place was a tad but on the noisy side too. I ordered a Philly Chicken Pita and my wife ordered the Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Hummus salad with Chicken. The portion sizes were great and both meals tasted good! We will definitely come back for the food. Surely the meal mishap was just a one time thing.
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Jessica P.
What a great location! It is pretty new, and I love it because it is super convenient to pop over on my lunch hour. The decor is beautiful; more modern and trendy than many Pita Jungles I've been to, but in an awesome way. They have lovely and unique light fixtures throughout, and the restaurant features a pallette of silver, light blue, and grey tones throughout. There are some neat rustic accents as well, including wooden "banquette" seating on the patio that is just gorgeous. The patio is covered and can be enclosed with plastic "windows" - we sat outside on a day that was just a little cool and it was so comfortable! The indoor section opened to the patio through several sets of nanodoors, which were kept open. The patio seating was very comfortable. We had a wonderful server who was very prompt and checked in regularly. She accidentally dropped a fork at the table next to us (which startled everyone) but she had a great sense of humor about it, apologizing and laughing about making everyone jump a foot. The food was great, as usual - delicious pitas and hummus. I got their Mahi Mahi with Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus, Pita Chips, and pea tendrils. It was very good, although the pita chips were heavily dusted with a red powder that covered my fingers and rubbed off on my face and clothes - I was a disaster by the end! Definitely recommend being careful with those. Pricing is just a little high for a lunch spot, I'd be happier if the items were $1-2 less each, based on the quality, but honestly the setting and service made me overlook that completely. If you're in North Scottsdale and want to hit Pita Jungle for lunch, definitely try this location!!
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Katie S.
What a letdown. I've been to the Pita Jungle on Indian School, which was alright, and the one in Tempe, which was really awesome with excellent food and quirky servers...and then there's this one. I guess I shouldn't have built it up so much for my friend, because it was really an awful experience. Our server (Kimberly, I believe her name was), was horrid and unfriendly, speaking to us like we were beneath her-I'm assuming because my friend is clearly butch and didn't fit into this gal's ideal clientele. She was extremely unhelpful. We ordered appetizers and wraps--chicken shawarma for me, gyro for my friend. The server made it clear she couldn't wait for us to leave. She offered us to go boxes within ten minutes of receiving our food. It was shocking for me. I don't get a lot of snooty attitude because I'm feminine and the only thing out of the ordinary is the fact that I sometimes walk with a cane. Maggie and I took a moment to regroup, focus on the food, and not the nasty demeanor of our waitress. We weren't going to let it get in the way of a good meal. Except it wasn't. I don't know what kind of shawarma they were serving that day, but it wasn't the Pita Jungle deliciousness I'm accustomed to. It tasted more like fast food than an awesome Middle Eastern dish. The cilantro jalapeno hummus was okay, but the pita was hard. The cucumber slices were tasty and fresh, and the Purple Haze beer we shared was good. The lettuce in Maggie's gyro was wilted and gross. She picked that out, but the gyro was still sub par. I tried it myself, and it was meh, too. I will say that the guy who ran the food from the kitchen to the table was super friendly, and the other waiter seemed alright. But as far as this place goes, between the hateful waitress and the mediocre food, I was really disappointed. I thought Pita Jungle was better than this.
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Emery H.
I love Pita Jungle! I ordered the Mediterranean chicken salad. It was delicious!! Service is good and food is great! Always good!!
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Daniel S.
Called in an order for the Philly Steak Pita. The peppers and steak were great. Great flavor. What seemed to be missing was the cheese. Unfortunately, 75% of the cheese was stuck to the foil that the Pita was wrapped in. Memo to the staff...use some wax paper next time. This oversight cost you 2 stars.
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Ryan C.
This is a pretty good place to go eat. It's very convenient because it's basically across the street from where I live. They have a good happy hour menu both early and late so that makes for good snacking. The amount of food you get for the money provides value so I'll leave here. That is a very big sticking point for me. One of the reasons I did not get five stars is because it is very loud in there and I honestly think some sound panels would work.
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Kendra M.
Food is always consistent at this location - fast and fresh! Our server seemed a bit to overwhelmed to get anything straight. Long wait time to place our order, took forever to get our check even after I gave him my card in advance, and then he swiped and charged me for someone else's bill. I had to tell him item by item what I had ordered so he could re-ring me up correctly. It too me almost 30 minutes to get out of the restaurant upon finishing my food and waiting to pay. I was late getting back to work. NOT PLEASED.
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Michael G.
Pita jungle, I have been a loyal fan for what seems like 10 years (you may have not been open that long) but I have been to most of your locations. I started at your Arcadia location as I lived there and have moved out to your not so central locations. I still love you but what has happened to your side salads with your wraps. I counted this time and I got a slice of cucumber, tomato, 3 stripes of onion and olive and 15 shreds of lettuce...... :-0 Crazy! Please add more as I know that lettuce is not a big expense for you guys. Share the love a bit.
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Darren J.
Come here quite often for lunch, must have been a bad day. I was here on Friday the 23rd with a group of colleagues. As usual, we ordered a couple plates of hummus - green. As I'm scooping some of it up on my fork, I notice a round green object hiding in my scoop. I assumed it as a jalapeño since the hummus is jalapeño/cilantro.... NOPE. As I inserted that delicious bite of hummus into my mouth, I found that the little green object was a ruse; a rubber band in disguise. I informed our waiter, who was pretty slow on the refills and wasn't quite aware of how to place drinks on the table without excess body contact or reach. He replaced the hummus, not providing any apology. The replacement wasn't even comped. On a positive note the hummus today was much better than last time - rubber band free. As was the service.
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Ashley B.
I was so relieved to read the rest of the reviews on what a disappointment this location of pita jungle has been (I thought I was hallucinating). The service is slow, and on more than one occasion the hostess and the servers have acted like they were doing us a favor to provide us with any customer service. It's just odd. I was so excited to see they were going to open this location so close to my house, but the quality of food is not at all like the other pitas, namely the one on Shea. It's really unfortunate because I have to ask myself if I walk to this location but deal with everything mentioned above, or get in my car to drive to another one just to get the quality I expect.
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Melanie B.
The roasted cauliflower app was awesome. Wish we had one in Minneapolis.
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Kendra Y.
Love this place! The food is always really good and HEALTHY! Prices are reasonable and service is never bad! Will def be back to this place if I visit AZ.
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Mike M.
What I love about Pita Jungle is it's consistency. I have dined at three different locations with the same results. The food is very good... I've had many things on the menu, but the new one for me is the Chicken Tikka Marsala. I order without the rice and sub in Mushrooms and Veggies. Amazing dish. Service is always tops!
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Leslie B.
Surprising amount of vegan options! I get the cilantro jalepeno hummus or the garlic dip they are just too good. The pita bread is excellent. Prices seem very fitting to the food; not overpriced. Always clean and well-staffed.
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Becca N.
You would think with a menu as varied and well executed as the one at Pita Jungle, they would be able to garner more than two stars. Unfortunately, the service here is so unbelievably horrible that I think I was generous in giving any. I'm fairly certain that Pita Jungle only hires ex-cons and starving artists, which I can totally get behind! As long as they're hard working people who are ready to serve. Because after all, you're servers. I'm not asking for extra attention here, just a plate or silverware, or, possibly a facial expression that doesn't make me feel like I'm bothering you when placing my order. Our first visit resulted in 2 incorrect meals and one completely absent meal (after 3 reminders), but we were willing to overlook the terrible service assuming it was an unusually busy night and we came at a crazy time. Tonight was take two, and while the restaurant was much less crowded this time around, the service was still surprisingly horrendous. I'm talking one appetizer arriving long before anything else...INCLUDING THE PLATES. We actually had to get up and ask for plates because our server was in the back with all the other servers comparing tats and hipster jeans rolls. I'm not sure who won because I didn't care about anything other than getting my damn plates. Or napkins. I'd take either one. Total disappointment given that the food is really very good here. But unless you're a masochist looking for a little abuse during dinner (not judging, that's cool if that's what you're into), this is not your place. I'm not sure I'll ever go back, but I gave it a second chance. Maybe the other locations are a little better? The good news is that they can't be much worse.
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Aaron C.
The food is alright. Nothing to get too excited about other than that it is healthy. The service can be spotty.
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Marvin A.
+++++ Well I'll be a son of a gun +++++ From Yesterdays experience this location appears to of turned the corner ..... in a good way. My Wife, Daughter, Grand Daughter and I had an OUTSTANDING food experience along with great service. I'm now comfortable
(4)
Michael T.
this isn't like your fast food place in the mall. This is sit-down dining with a full bar. We had a great meal and uber fantastic service to boot. Nice outdoor area to eat in, but keep in mind this is in a shopping center -- not scenic views. I had the salmon, which was perfectly done. Lots of very healthy meal options here. Definitely will be coming back!
(4)
Lauren M.
I love this Pita Jungle! I come here once a week on my lunch break and I always sit at the bar. Matt, who works the bar when I am there, is seriously amazing. He remembers what I drink, my name and it seems he is like that with everyone. Love him -he's super fast too, I don't know how he multi-tasks so well. My food always comes quickly which is appreciated and it always tastes good! I would definitely recommend this location of Pita Jungle to anyone looking for fast service and great food.
(5)
Nicole B.
I am a HUGE Pita Jungle fan and was patiently (or impatiently if you ask my husband) waiting for this location to open. Lucky for me, it's super convenient. It is across the street from my work and since I live less than 10 minutes away from work, it's really close to my home as well. That is a huge plus in my book since I can go for lunch or dinner. When it opened, my husband and I went for happy hour. (Happy Hour is between 3-6pm and then a reverse happy hour from 9pm-till close.) When we arrived, the place was packed. Tons of folks waiting at the Hostess station, which is also the To-Go station (since then, the layout has changed slightly so that the hostess is further back as to not crowd the entrance). We put our name on a waiting list and while there was some confusion around who was there first and who was or wasn't on the list, we were seated within 15 minutes. We sat at a bar style table, directly next to the kitchen (we could watch them prep food) and across from the bar. Our waiter was the actual bartender, so he was really busy running back and forth from our table to the bar. This delayed our food and drinks. However, the happy hour pricing is great and I would highly recommend it. The food is also delicious and compared to the other Pita Jungle's around, it tastes the same. Since our first encounter, we have been back three more times. Of these three times, two experiences have been relatively good (really nice waitresses, food/drinks arrived quickly, etc) but one of the experiences was soured with extremely slow service. (Folks seated after us received their drinks/entrees before us. No apologies or real comment on the matter from the wait staff. Must have been an off night?) Overall, I love the food and happy hour. The service is hit or miss. I know they are relatively new, but the location has been open almost 3 months now and I hope they get it together.
(3)
Jenifer R.
SO EXCITED to have Pita Jungle so close to our home! Yipee!!!!! If you haven't been OR you have been and you haven't had the "Caramelized Cauliflower with Tahini", YOU MUST ORDER THIS!!! It's a great appetizer and easily shared amongst two people. I love the chicken tiki masala as well, YUMMERS!!!! Of course this location is pretty new so they have "things" to work on but stop by and give them a try!
(4)
Gregory C.
Very dependable. Food is good. Service is usually quick. Feels healthy. Good standby/goto restaurant, especially when you want something reliable and reasonably quick but don't want fast food. If tattoos offend you this is not the right place for you because it would appear that tats are mandatory in order to get a job here.
(4)
Amy O.
Love this restaurant. The food is fresh and flavorful. I had the chicken pita and a side of hummus. The hummus is obviously home made and not from a big manufacturer. Tastes wonderful. Great atmosphere and friendly wait staff.
(5)
Judy T.
9/3 Follow up to message below. Thank you Bettina (Pita Jungle Business Manager) for your reply. It is always nice when a business takes the time to read reviews about their establishments. Would you please let me know if the "substitution policy" has indeed changed for children's menu? What steps are taken to ensure foods are fresh? Mold on pita bread would seem to indicate bread is not fresh. I noticed that many posts over the past several weeks seem to be of a similar nature and while each have been responded to; your response to each seems much the same. How often do you visit each restaurant or have "mystery diners" frequent the restaurant? Perhaps this would help you identify more quickly problem areas. Thank you. 9/2 I have been to this Pita Jungle several times and usually have a good experience. Today was different. My grandson loves the children's options; although he does not like the fruit and always in the past we were able to substitute corn for fruit. Not today. We were told there are no more options. When questioned why the change since corn obviously costs less than fruit, the answer was "I don't know, you could contact corporate". The second problem with today was the pita bread. I showed our waitress it had several areas of green mold on it and she took it to one of the guys by the kitchen. We were sitting by the kitchen so I observed him reach into the big bin with pita bread, pulled one out...looked at it, then tossed it in the trash. Obviously another one with mold. They brought another pita bread to the table and this was free of mold. The comment was "sometimes they come out of the oven that way". Now that was something I had never heard before. One of the managers who knew about the mold issue walked by the table and never even stopped to say something. Certainly not a great dining experience and not a great customer experience. Not sure I will return.
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Kj J.
Great tasty food at reasonable prices Try the chicken Swarma much delicious Tapas are fantastic!
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Eh O.
Great service and the food @ this location has always been spot on...different story on other locations! I think lyndsey was a server of mine a few times and was always on target with every step of service on all her tables i saw. Great bartender/manager too!
(5)
Brad S.
Always solid food. Fresh and made to order. I love the jalapeno cilantro hummus. The best part of this restaurant is they will work with you if you have any diet restrictions.
(4)
Kelsey C.
I get the chicken pasta salad every time and am never disappointed! My boyfriend and I also love going their for happy hour when we get off work at 5. They have great 3 dollar margaritas and hummus!
(5)
Eva K.
This was my first time going to Pita Jungle, though I've heard good things from my boyfriend's sister, who lives nearby. All in all, eating here was a pleasurable experience. The food was non-greasy, and if you have kids the menu has good options for them to choose from. Plus, the happy hour here is great! (So, I've heard. Just by looking at the menu, I loved the prices.) Our waiter, Anthony, was very helpful and checked on us often to make sure we were well taken care of. As for food, we ordered starters: jalapeño hummus, spanakopita, tzatziki, and the greek pita. Also, the mushrooms. Delicious! Wish there was one of these near me in LA!
(4)
Ron A.
Why isn't there a Pita Jungle in every city in America? I've been hearing about this place for a while now from all my Arizona peeps. So when I finally made plans to visit the dry heat desert of Scottsdale, Pita Jungle was at the top of my list of places to go. I browsed through some of the reviews here and have come to the conclusion that Yelpers in Arizona either have the highest (maybe even unattainable) standards or they are just a bunch of Negative Nancies. My experience was perfect. My server, Delaney, was knowledgeable and witty. Having never been there before she directed me to get some great dishes which included the Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus which tasted like a fresh creamy treat from heaven. I also had the Chicken Tikka Masala which infused coconut with the most wonderful masala sauce I've had in my life. One of two things now has to happen. Pita Jungle becomes the next Chipotle and starts popping up all over the country or I'm considering moving to the Scottsdale area and buying a place within walking distance of Pita Jungle.
(5)
Rachelle D.
This PJ's food is as good as any of the others, which is excellent. We ordered the hummus trio for starters, and a chicken philly and Greek gyro for the main entrees. Both were hot, delicious, and we wanted for nothing insofar as the food goes. A couple things that seem to be a recurring theme in this area is the lack of enthusiasm in the staff. Maybe it's the local youth who work in restaurants around MMR, but there is a general malaise about them that you don't find in other parts of town. Another thing many restaurants do that I find annoying is seat you RIGHT on top of another table even though there are many others available! I know this helps the server maintain his/her section, but it's annoying to overhear the next table's conversations when I don't NEED to! Please take note of this, PJ. : ) Other than that, this place is awesome and we look forward to riding our bikes down here to HH.
(5)
S C.
Once again you messed up. When a person asks to not have items included such as onions or raisins it means they do not want them!!! Also ripe cucumbers are not soft and are not discolored. Yours consistently are both of these. I have tried you many times but after this take out disaster I'm done with you Pita Jungle. You simply stink!!!
(2)
Brian Y.
As a big fan of PJ for the past decade, it pains me to say that my experience tonight at their newest location was bad. Not just so-so or meh, but bad. First off, they had multiple tables open but refrained from seating us because there were 9 of us in our party. We said we would split into two table but we were told even if we did that, they didn't want to overload their kitchen, If seating two tables will overload the kitchen, then you've got kitchen issues. Secondly, we waited over an hour for our food. We watched other tables get seated after we were, receive their food, and finish before we were served. I know they usually have their food out fast, like in 5 to 10 minutes so to wait over an hour was a disappointment to say the least. When I did receive my meal, it tasted like it had been sitting under heat lamps, which it likely had been for a long time. I know this is a new location, but I sure hope they get their kinks worked out because this evening's experience was.....bad. As a consolation, the decor is nice and the hostesses were very nice.
(2)
Lauren H.
I've been here twice now. The first time just a few weeks ago we were seated for 20mins before someone asked is if we were being helped. The waiters/waitress's literally looked at us, clearly saw we weren't being helped and then proceeded to avoid all eye contact. The second time was last night and I have now spent all night and the whole day suffering from food poisoning (I'll spare you the graphic details). Given it was all I ate yesterday it's clear where it came from. 3 days away from Christmas..... Awesome!My husband & kids thank you.
(1)
Lisa C.
After 5 or 6 trips to this location, I can't say I've had a bad meal though service was slow on a couple of occasions. I love the hummus, they have a few different kinds and you really can't go wrong with any of them, baba ganoosh is delicious, spanakopita, lentil salad, black bean burger, veggie garden wrap - all really good choices. Falafel pita is awesome but the hummus and tabbouleh pita is outrageous. They give you big portions of hummus and tabbouleh with a pita on the side, it's the one leftover I consistently eat. My husband raved about the Gambas Con Ajo. I would like the option of a whole wheat pita and I wish they were warm when they are served on the side but that's really just my Pita Jungle wish list, not a complaint. The parking is good here too so that's another plus.
(4)
Kim W.
This was my 2nd visit and probably last. My gyro was just OK and we were charged for an extra beer. Waitress was pleasant and corrected the bill. Besides the mediocre food, really don't enjoy the staffs overly casual dress and that they only seem to hire young people with as many tattoos as possible. Kills the atmosphere for me.
(2)
Ryan C.
*UPDATE* After I had my initial disappointing experience at this location I was told to contact the store manager and I decided to give them another try. The new manager Mike was genuinely interested in the past experience I had and wanted to rectify the issue. I appreciate the service that he showed my family and I. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Our server was also fantastic. It seems like they have completely worked out any issues they had, which is to be expected in a new restaurant. I would definitely recommend this location, top notch.
(5)
Hil P.
I've been dining at Pita Jungle for the past 13 years and this location is the worst! Food is good but that's a Pita Jungle guarantee. Service average but again common to all Pita Jungles. It's the seating arrangement and the extreme volume. EVERYTHING ECHOS!! Hurts my ears, it's positively headache inducing. Eat at Pita Jungle but pick another location.
(2)
Laura B.
Food is very good. It is great to have another healthy option close by. I love Mediterranean food, so in that regard they had me at hello. Though the waitress was very friendly, service was slow. I think they might want to add more staff if they are going to do table service. And the room was freezing - I mean really arctic. So much so that I had trouble enjoying my meal. I will definitely be back, but next time for takeout:)
(4)
Ken D.
Curry salad delicious...mixed hummus platter delicious...recommend these highly...Pretty much everything is good here.
(5)
joni g.
Food is good, service is also good. A group of us met here for a work day lunch and our food was presented to the table really fast. However, while we were sitting at the table our conversation started about how we could not tell the staff from the patrons. In fact the patrons were dressed better than the staff. No shirts that say "Pita Jungle"and in some instances the waitress's had barely any clothes on at all. This is Scottsdale! not a beach hut and a stripper lounge. We were somewhat turned off by all the skin, tattoos, butt cheeks and camel toes. C'mon management bring some class to the joint.
(3)
Patrick H.
Welcome to the neighborhood Pita Jungle. The food is as good as the other locations and the service is very friendly. I wish the bar area was a little larger. The outside patio is a great option on nice days.
(4)
Ashley P.
I love, love, love Pita Jungle. Always have. Was stoked when they opened their DR location, now this one. But....but. I feel like there's been a change since the first time I went to a Pita Jungle and when I went today. Same great menu, I think the food still tasted great, but I didn't feel the same sort of energy or enthusiasm or...something...that I have felt before when I've been to PJ. I came here during a busy lunch hour, and I truly felt like just another customer that they wanted to rush out the door. Our server was fine, but not great. The food was reliable, but there was no pizzazz like I have seen and felt before. Also, this location is very small and the tables were cramped. I could barely hear my table mate because it was so loud. The need to invest in some soundproof something, because it is way too noisy in there. I will come back because it is so close to work, but I just didn't "feel" that something special I have felt before.
(3)
Chrissy D.
Our server, Shelly, was fantastic! She was very attentive, excellent service !!! Fans in restaurant still create uncomfortable freezing....broiled chicken salad and steak gyro were perfect. Try the baba ganoush (spelling?) best in town! Inside tables are a bit cheap and wobbly....
(4)
I M.
I can see that there are two other reviews here, another from a big PJ fan, Brian. Similar experience. We ordered some staples that we normally get at other PJ locations. Got the Humus with Grilled Chicken. Chicken was dry, reddish (too much paprika?) and no flavor. Not the juicy grilled-to-perfection chicken that we're used to getting at the other locations. Tabuli salad did not have enough dressing and was sandy - they didn't soak the wheat enough?, and the the rice was undercooked in the grape leaves wraps. Not to mention, the tables are flimsy and cheap looking, wobble, and just an overall horrible experience. We paid, and before walking out, decided to share this feedback directly with the manager. She mentioned that they were still trying to work out kinks, and mentioned that she went through the stuffed grape leaves we returned with the chef and agreed that it was undercooked -- which didn't stop her from serving it to others right as she was talking to us! We also waited ~ 40 minutes for our food. Was barely warm, and we had our 2 year old daughter who loved mac and cheese, but this one came cold and clunky, so she said "I don't like this mac and cheese!". Very disappointing. It is worth to drive the extra few miles to the Shea location.
(1)
Chelle K.
Wow! Talk about delicious! So I'm having a Lavosh pizza here at Pita Jungle and it is absolutely amazing. Service has been awesome since the moment I walked through the door, and the environment is just really chill. Definitely found a new lunchtime favorite.
(5)
Karim A.
Love the food here, but the service on the patio is horrible in an epic way. My son and I sat here for a long time before a waitress even made eye contact. Actually asked the friendly hostess to send someone over to acknowledge we were at a table in her section. I wish it was super busy or something to explain the miss.
(3)
Courtney N.
Deceive your diet! Indulge in any of the appetizers and entrees knowing your feeding your body with something that's not only nutritious but tastes delicious! Sure bets are the Caprese salad, Chicken Shawarma, and Pesto Lavosh Turkey Wrap. Prices are under $15 and portions are generous.
(5)
Max H.
So I have been to this place quite a few times, and seeing that I life right around the corner it's very convenient for me and the food has always been great. The reverse happy hour is my favorite time to go because it's great food at a great price ($2 per item). The last few times I have been there I sat at the bar and had the best service ever from a waitress by the name of Jaclyn. Not only was she easy on the eyes but her service and attention to detail was top notch. We had great conversation the entire time but it certainly didn't take away from the other patrons that were sitting at the bar. They got the same level of service that I was receiving. All in all this place is great and if you go sit at the bar or ask for Jaclyn, it will be the best service you get.
(5)
Sheila C.
This is the best place in town for kids meals. They are healthy with large portions, and the kids actually like to eat them. I gave them 3 stars because I find the wait staff to be less than enthusiastic. They'll take your order, but act like they are doing you a favor. When I told my waitress the kids were starving and please bring out their food as soon as it is ready, no to wait for the adult meals, she almost rolled her eyes. Who does that?
(3)
J C.
Been going to pita jungles since they originally opened (shea location). The food is always great and prices/quantity is always way fair. Recently I started going to this location realizing a server that used to be to the pita closer to my house is now serving at this location. Always having exceptionally great service and fun conversations with one of pitas best servers, Zach W.
(5)
Derek N.
When it first opened the service was horrible. I think we went 5 weeks straight before we got service that didn't get the order wrong. However, since then it has been the same fabulous service and food we are accustomed to at the Chandler location.
(4)
Amy S.
I've been here many times throughout the last good five or so years, and I have been mostly happy with the restaurant. I would honestly probably give 3.5 stars, but I can't. The service is very friendly; however, one time I went and it took over an hour to receive food. That was unusual, though, as they are normally very good about service. Their food is delicious, I would recommend the beef gyro and the broiled chicken pita, both scrumptious! This is great for a casual dinner or lunch.
(4)
Greg S.
Let me preface this review by stating that I am writing about the service, as the food at Pita Jungle has always been excellent and I have never had a bad eating experience here. However, they truly need to work on their customer service and staffing issues. My last trip to the Pita Jungle on Frank Lloyd Wright had my girlfriend and I sitting in an empty restaurant waiting 15 minutes for drinks that never arrived. We decided to just leave, which not one member of the staff asked us to stay or possibly didn't even notice. It was embarrassing and disrespectful, as we felt like we were intruders and unwanted. Also, we have never once been approached by management to ask us about our meals, experience, etc. in the entire year that we have been eating there. This place needs to take a lesson from Four Peaks customer service, as they get it perfect every time. I will most definitely still eat Pita Jungle's food, but will get it to go, as I don't want to impose upon them again.
(2)
Jerery T.
We ordered 2 yellow fin tuna salads and one was way over cooked and other was perfectly seared you would figure cook would notice huge diferrence between the 2 and had one small dressing not enough for a 1/4 salad. Also ordered a salmon salad and got some spicy chicken dish instead stay away bad service bad food.
(2)
Alex C.
I simply love this place. I love it so much that I have no shame admitting my membership in that oft-derided (by patrons and employees alike) class of people known as "regulars." While its proximity to my house is a bonus, I go for two reasons: the food and the staff. I've sampled pretty much everything on the menu, and I like most of it. For the price, it's hard to find a better casual Mediterranean-Lebanese-and-surrounding-areas inspired restaurant with reasonable prices and quick service (sometimes the food comes out too fast!). I am partial to the falafels and all of the lavash wraps (highlights include the turkey pesto and the lavash shwarma), but there are some hidden gems that you might not expect to be as savory as they are (I'm looking at you, garlic mushrooms and cold salads). The place can be busy and a bit noisy during lunch and dinner, but I've hardly ever had to wait. If, however, you're not satisfied with the table situation, I highly recommend the bar. It is more comfortable than it looks, and, if you come on the right night, you'll get to enjoy the company of Pita Jungle's veteran bartender, Jaclyn, who pours a mean chai (they do have those) and can tell when your drink needs a refill even when it appears that your drink is not in her direct line of sight (this is the true sign of an experienced restaurateur)*. This may possibly be the most important legacy of her time in the trenches of the Old Town Scottsdale club scene, her seeming clairvoyance in all matters related to beverages. The pleasures of the bar, however, are not limited to the fact that my food is always prepared exactly to my not-so-elaborate specifications, or that my glass is never more than half-empty. At this point, the food plays second fiddle to Jaclyn's acerbic, but refreshing personality. Her company has become an enjoyable part of my twice-weekly (often thrice) Pita Jungle excursions, especially when all it takes to upgrade to first class is the delivery of a piece of chocolate, however small. A bartender who is always on her toes, and whose conversation is a welcome respite from the soul-wasting, quotidian struggle with traffic, work, and the other assorted charms of adulthood, is proof enough that life can be enjoyable. While this review has perhaps morphed into an elaborate panegyric about the unacknowledged gem of Pita Jungle's staff, the other reviews on this site are proof enough that service counts just as much as food, and this place excels at both. It is nothing short of a proverbial breath of fresh air in the Scottsdale restaurant scene, which has been stuffy for some time. And this despite the fact that they serve Pepsi, not Coke. *Perhaps a technically incorrect use of the word "restaurateur," but it sounded good, didn't it?
(5)
Naomi S.
We have been waiting for PJ to open at this location! They have not disappointed on any of the 4 occasions (plus one take out). We have been lucky enough to have the same server every time. He's very attentive and thoughtful. The hostesses have all been warm and every time we visit, a manager stops by to check on us. We never stray from the chicken and hummus with a side of caramelized cauliflower. I'm salivating just typing about it. The kids menu is full of healthy options and they are great about accommodating substitutions. Pita Jungle is always my first choice whenever we go out. I'm so excited to have this new location so close to home!
(5)
John P.
Gave them another chance and the quality still seems to be the same; poor. The Greek salad had gigantic pieces of lettuce that were barely cut, tomatoes that were green on the inside and the salad had barely any feta cheese (that's the best part about a Greek salad!). Still, after all these months, a total disappointment. It's like the people in the kitchen have no clue what good food should look and taste like. Or they just don't give a damn.
(2)
angela m.
Love Pita Jungle! They have tons of good-looking, healthy things on their menu, but I always stick with a few of my favorites because they are so good (hummus with chicken, chicken shawarma pita, grilled vegetable salad). Their kids meals are fabulous. My son loves them and they are nutritionally balanced, not your regular Happy Meal or nuggets and fries. I confess to once getting two of them to go and acting like there was another kid in the car but my three year old and I ate them. Also, try the Happy Hour where they have lots of yummy snacks for a very reasonable price. I have not had any problems with the service or attitude. I like this location a bit better than the Shea one because it's quieter, partially the acoustics, I think, but it may also be a little less busy since it's newer.
(5)
John B.
As usual the food was great, the service was friendly and the price was right. This is a special restaurant in our neighborhood and it is both family friendly and a great date night. It has become our once-a-week fix.
(5)
Zack F.
Excellent food, and outstanding service. I am so glad they have finally opened Pita Jungle close to where I live.
(5)
Dave M.
This is a good restaurant. yelp is insane. The bad reviews should be removed. If you think you can do better open your own restaurant. #justsayin
(5)
Dana C.
This place presently surprised me. Great food, great atmosphere and a full bar with happy hour!
(5)
John F.
My girlfriend and I shared the seared tuna and hummus appetizer and it was great! We both had the salmon over the spinach and mashed potatoes for our entrees. I substituted mushrooms for the potatoes. Everything tasted great! Great wait staff and casual atmosphere. I would suggest going early morning when they open or after the lunch rush they get very busy during peak hours.
(5)
Kristina W.
As always, love the Pita Jungle food. The atmosphere is lacking. Very cold, sterile, and I'm not one to enjoy cold metal seating.
(3)
Sandra R.
I was so excited to hear that PJ opened next to my work! I love how trendy the decor is and the food is even better! I could eat that grilled chicken and hummus everyday if I could! Last time I tried the Grilled Veggie salad, it was a large portion and delish!
(5)
David R.
Went here for lunch today. Service was quick, my gyro tasted great, and my server Ann Marie rocked! Will definitely go back.
(4)
Ajna S.
It's always a great experience going to this pita jungle location. The staff is always friendly and the food is always great.
(5)
Wile e C.
Was very happy to see PJ in my neighborhood. Delicious and consistent as always. We were greeted properly by the hostess upon arrival then ushered to our table. The service was good and got the drinks right away. We will be back very soon.
(5)
Andrea P.
I absolutely love this location and go there almost daily! Matt, at the bar, is super friendly and always makes sure our orders are perfect!
(5)
Liz C.
I recently ate at your location. I sat at the bar and was served by Jaclyn...by far one of the most personable individuals I've met. Despite the fact that the restaurant was relatively crowded, Jaclyn made sure that I had what I needed. She made some great recommendations and the drink I had was delicious. I definitely plan on visiting again and have recommended your restaurant to family friends who live in the area. :)
(4)
Randi W.
It took a long time to get waited on here. When the food came it was cold and didn't even taste good. If you don't get the chair with the arms it is very uncomfortable and I saw several people trying to switch their chair. The server never asked us if we wanted to order dessert and just dropped off the bill. Could not get a refill on the drink cause no server was ever around. He just dropped the food and left. I wrote to corporate about this and never got a reply. At least if they told me they would try better I would go back, but with poor food and service and no corporate customer service I don't see any reason to eat here. If you do want to I suggest you bring earplugs, yes it is that loud! Oh, also my son tried to call in a take-out order and they put him on hold so long and no one ever came back so he ate somewhere else.
(1)
Jenna T.
I'm pretty disappointed to write this review as I LOVE every other Pita Jungle I've been to. However, as other reviews have stated, this location is really struggling. I've been a few times now and service has always been very slow. It was better tonight, but the food was the big problem. We ordered hummus and pita, and though it came out quickly, when passing the pita around we noticed one of them was soggy and covered in some type of pink/red stain. Turns out they put a paper towel in the bottom of the pita bin and we just literally got the bottom of the barrel that had been sitting on the towel. Not sure how sanitary it is to serve that. I ordered the lavosh shawarma wrap which I've had many times at other locations. This time, it came out with no sauce on it and I had to ask for the sauce. By the time it came out, the lavosh had dried out and the whole thing fell apart. Also, the side salad had no dressing on it, and I had to get a side of dressing for that too. My husband's also didn't have dressing on it. Overall, it was (another) really disappointing trip to this location. We have such high hopes because it's in our neighborhood, but both my husband and myself said we'd rather make the trip to other locations rather than come back here. I know they haven't been open that long, so hopefully they work things out.
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Chris M.
As one other reviewer also stated, I got food poisoning from this establishment. How can I tell? Well I had lunch there yesterday at 2:30 and then just watched it come all back up a half hour ago. I ate 17.5 hours ago. Food shouldn't sit in your stomach for more than 8 hours. Didn't even eat anything in between because I felt progressively worse after lunch. Like everyone else is saying...go to the one on Shea, never had a problem with that place ever and I've lost count if how many times I've been there.
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Sam H.
After a crazy long day of work I decided to go grab a quick bite to eat at this new location close to my office. I am a long time customer of Pita Jungle and very familiar with the menu and quality of food. While I can't say I've visited every Pita Jungle in the Phoenix area, I can honestly say that this was the best service I have ever had at a Pita Jungle. My server's name was Kelsey and she made the entire experience worth coming back. Kelsey was quick to point out item's that were new to me on the menu, and catch me up to speed with the drink specials. This to me is often something servers overlook. I was happy to kick off my visit with a margarita, on special, and have everything else delivered in a timely manner. Kelsey was also quick to keep the table clean and bring me my check when I was ready to head home. Thanks again Pita Jungle for hiring this amazing server! I will be back!
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Rosie L.
First time my bf was medication and didn't remember the first time we ate here. He hated the first time. Bland. Gyros NOT from a big wheel of meat. Seemed like vegetarian gyros. Well he remembers yesterday and how bad it was. He thinks he got those gyros in prison. 20 years ago. Yipes.
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Sue p.
Not Your Typical Pita Jungle I sadly have to say I agree with the other reviewers who were disappointed with their experiences here. I suggested returning there this evening but my husband turned it down, too, after our initial try a couple of months ago where we were pretty much ignored when we walked in before the hostess sauntered up to station, more or less grunted at us and we followed her to a table that was thisclose to the one next to us. The atmosphere was not at all like any of the other PJs at which we've dined - sterile looking, dismal and dingy - my husband's main reason for passing it up this evening. Plus the wait for service and our courses was fairly long. Nothing impressive to consider returning although in all fairness for a proper review, I suppose we ought to consider doing so. In their defense, they're a new establishment and perhaps working on getting some kinks out. Still doesn't make up for the decor and uncomfortable feeling of sitting in such close proximity to other diners.
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Laurie C.
I too am a big Pita Jungle fan, and have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the new FLW/Thompson Peak location. I called today around 3 p.m. and placed a take-out order for the lentil fatoush salad, which I've had many, many times at other locations and always thoroughly enjoyed. Upon arriving, I was a bit surprised to see how small the restaurant actually is, based upon the size of their Shea and Tatum locations - I'm sure it has to be difficult getting a table during typical lunch and dinner times. Also guessing that parking might be an issue; the area right outside the restaurant is not very large. Obviously the Safeway shopping center has other parking areas to handle the overflow but it could potentially be a hike - not ideal when it gets hot. Anyways, long story short, my salad was waiting for me, I paid, and brought it home. Opened it up and discovered they forgot to put in the salad dressing. Ate it without, consoling myself how many fewer calories I was consuming without the dressing, but it was pretty disappointing - the dressing is a huge component of the salad. Also disappointing were the onions in it - the carmelized ones were burnt, and the raw chopped red was overwhelmingly strong. Even the cucumbers had an odd taste to them. I think I'll continue to visit the Shea location until this one has been up and running a bit longer - they seem to have some kinks to iron out.
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Larry D.
We ordered the food and it came cold. They replaced it in a timely manner and it was very good. me Very good value for the money. Very noisy.
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Frank S.
Jaclyn was an awesome! It was my second time there. I sat at the bar and had a few drinks and took food to go. The gyro is great!
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Sarah B.
We stopped in tonight because we had heard rave reviews about the one on Shea blvd.......this clearly is not the same owner,...... We were seated right away by a shabbily dressed hostess who didn't say too much, then a waitress with no name tag, a tank top with her breasts showing and tattoos all over gave us our menus and walked away......she came back a few minutes later and took our order.....as this was going on, I watched a server with a baseball cap on serve food to tables with gloves on and garnish or whatever he was doing with the same pair of gloves.....now mind you, gloves are fine, but when you then proceed to wipe off whatever got on your gloves on the butt of your pants, that's where I draw the line at nasty!!..I then read some of the reviews on here and was horrified that more than one review had complained of food poisoning!!!! Oh hell no!!!! I told my husband we need to go, and told him what I had observed, and the reviews on here.....we booked it on out of there before our food even came.....I will not return......not unless they clean up their sloppily dressed wait staff and teach them some " clean" ways to serve food and proper ways to dress.....get them some nice t shirts with your logo on it or something....and for gods sake, a name tag!!...people serving things in a tank top with breasts exposed isn't my idea of professional or clean......and clearly if people are getting food poisoning, maybe someone needs to teach the cooks a little more about food safety.
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Salma T.
Always excited to see new Pita Jungle locations. Food is great as always. Will go back soon.
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K H.
I am a huge PITA JUNGLE fan and have been going to the Shea location for years. I recently took my husband to the FLW location. He's never been to PITA. He loved it! The service was great, the atmosphere was great and the food was outstanding (as usual). If you havent' been, you're missing out on a nice dining experience!
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Fran B.
Beware of Tapas at Pita Jungle: While I like Pita Jungle's food, beware everyone of what Pita Jungle labels and markets as "Tapas". While Tapas means small plates in Spain and the world over (and I have experienced it in Spain, London, LA and many other cities), Pita Jungle seems to be using the label Tapas to ripoff customers with "teaspoon servings". I got 2 meager shrimp for $1.50 each and two paltry mussels for the same amount. They must be laughing all the way to the bank, while I went home hungry. What's more, when I earnestly brought this up to the manager, he patronized me asking me if I knew what Tapas was. Clearly it is he, who does not know what Tapas means, or he wouldn't take that attitude with customers. If you are going to market your company on serving Mediterranean food like Pita Jungle does, at least do your research and market, serve & employ staff who know what it really means and serve small plates...not teaspoon servings. It's just more honest.
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Address :14858 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
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 : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Stefanie S.
This is one of the best of their locations. The food comes out quickly and in enormous portions. I always get the macro platter and sub out chicken for the tofu - the chicken is so perfectly seasoned and super moist! Parking is not the best, but you can usually find a spot, even after waiting a few minutes during the busy lunch hour. Lunch seems to be the busiest time here as there are a lot of offices and businesses near by, so there is that.
(4)Tigra C.
After seeing a fellow Yelper's Caramelized Cauliflower dish, I was super anxious to try it. I asked for extra tahini sauce and was given a large side order of it at no extra charge. The cauliflower was very tasty, but I agree that it tastes even better when re-heated in my toaster oven the next day. Yes, there's enough to either share or save 1/2 for another day. The seasoning and the tahini sauce make this dish awesome. I have returned for this dish, and it was even better the second time around. Yum! I've only ordered take-out thus far, so I'll update once I have a dine-in experience.
(4)Sana B.
I absolutely LOVE Pita Jungle. This was the first time that my family and I came to this location and I have to say that we were very disappointed. When we walked in we were just standing there waiting to be seated but no one came to greet us or even seat us. This place was not busy at all. The wait staff was just standing around and saw us standing there but didn't do anything. Interesting. So, one of the cooks actually said to us that we could sit anywhere we liked. It's a very different feel than the other locations...definitely not a welcoming feel. Almost felt like leaving and going to the one on Shea. So we find a seat and are greeted by our waiter Justin, who was great! Very friendly and accommodating. However, we noticed that there were a group of waiters/waitresses who would occasionally go check on a table and then go back to where they were sitting, talking loudly, and goofing around...which I thought was very inappropriate. I actually saw a couple go up to their waitress and hand her the bill because apparently she forgot to go back to their table. I understand that the place was not busy but that does not mean the staff should be lazy and do what they want to. There were people in the kitchen who were working, Lorenzo (the bus boy) was really hustling, and our waiter. It seemed like they were the only ones working. It just seemed like this group of waiters and waitresses were just lazy! Anyways, the food was good. However, I ordered the chicken tikka masala like I always do when I go Pita and it was very different from the other locations...wasn't too happy about that. Personally I would not come back to this location ever again because of the sour taste left in my mouth regarding the staff.
(1)Kristine P.
We really had a great meal the last time we were at Pita Jungle. The wait staff was very nice and attentive (they sometimes can seem unmotivated). I had one of the specials, the spicy mango shrimp with ginger fried rice. It was soooo good! Sweet and spicy, and the shrimp were not over cooked. The ginger fried rice was surprising for how much flavor it had. There were bits of broccoli, cauliflower and carrot cut to about the same size as the brown rice, it was delicious. My friend had another of my favorites, the mahi mahi on cilantro hummus. She said it was the best meal she had had in a long time. The fish was well cooked, and the cilantro hummus makes a great base/sauce for it. It's served with large crunchy pita chips. My son had the kid's meal, which is a really good deal. Kid's get a placemat that has a picture of a plate on it, and they can choose something from each quadrant, a starch, a protein, veggie and/or fruit. He picked a double order of mac n cheese, chicken and fruit. We also enjoyed their all day happy hour prices for wine and beer! Well, the adults did, my son enjoyed the lemonade. ; )
(5)Tom G.
They have made some very impactful changes which made my lunch experience today top notch. Now I have to ask myself: why have I not ordered the gyro before?!
(5)Charles D.
We've been here several times after my last comment. I tried the Lavosh Shawarma Wrap which was surprisingly fried. But I have to admit that is was very delicious which came with a salad. Ate half and had the other half the following day. My wife had the Chipotle Chicken Pizza which was huge. She was only able to eat half. Our server was polite and kept an eye on our table.
(4)Allison R.
I have dined at pita jungle several times and it is always great food and service. I went in on Monday and was greeted as soon as I got there. I was by myself so I sat at the bar. My super cute server, Ashley, was awesome. I ordered one of my usuals, the pesto lavosh wrap, but she recommended I order it with their lemon pepper chicken breast instead... MIND BLOWN. Throw some siracha on that baby and I could eat that every day for the rest of my life. I also love that it comes with a side of their awesome greek salad and the wrap is plenty for 2 meals! Their food always seems so fresh and satisfying. I have never had a bad meal or service at any of their locations.
(5)Kim J.
I had the Mahi and pita, I always have the Mahi and pita! We also ordered garlic mushrooms. Very tasty! Pita Jungle is one of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner. Prices are decent too. The staff has been friendly at all locations I have visited.
(5)Katie K.
The food is always great, but sometimes the service leaves a sour aftertaste. I will say that this location is great for happy hour and dinner for sure. But I've had some less than stellar weekday lunches here. It seems to depend on the server, but the experience can either be wonderful, or you could feel like you are annoying your server with common requests like "extra napkins" or "please bring the bill." This has happened one time in particular, but it was enough to make me think twice about trying to grab a quick bite during the lunch hour. Side note: the happy hour specials here are the best of any location. They offer HH drinks and food 7 days a week instead of just M-F like the Shea location. The house red and white wines are perfectly decent, and every pour is very generous (at least 6 oz). As for the tapas, everything is good, and only the seafood options seem rather small. Chicken, mushrooms, and all of the dip/pita combos are great!
(4)Tara C.
My boyfriend and I came here for lunch. We stood at the front for a good couple mins without being greeted. There was only the bartender that was up there and he was busy taking a takeout order. It wasn't busy either, there was only one other table when we walked in. However when the bar tender was finished he greeted us kindly and told us to sit wherever we liked. We sat near the back, there was only one server around. She took a little bit of time to actually come and greet us. However, she was very friendly and got us menus and drinks right away. After we got our drinks, another server actually came to get our food order. She was very friendly as well and our food came out real quick! It was so delicious and it tasted fresh! I love how they serve healthy tasty food! Overall the food was great and the service was good! I would definitely come back again!
(4)Kay T.
Went to lunch here and had the gyro. It tasted great!!! The flavor of the meat and sauce was amazing. I didn't expect it to be so good. The service was pretty good too. This chain has a healthy menu and a variety of food. Good times!
(3)Aileen B.
6/5/15 Happy hour? More like a peaceful hour at Pita Jungle on a Friday afternoon, but it's definitely more what I like, which is to enjoy food in peace. No guys banging on the counter with their beer glasses, thank you very much! Enjoyed a nice chit-chat with bartender Matt as I drank half a glass of the house cabernet and picked through the five $2 happy hour tapas plates (olives, feta, lemon chicken, hummus trio, and falafel), plus a side of caramelized cauliflower, I ordered that day. Not a bad way to spend $10 on five tapas plates, although I probably wouldn't order the chicken, or the hummus trio again. Surprise winner were the olives and feta combo-- they went well together, with the tang of the feta mellowing out the saltiness of the olives. Nice to nibble on while having a glass of wine! The cauliflower was a little of a letdown for me, as the tahini sauce that came with it wasn't enough, although the manager personally-delivered a nice bowl of freshly-made sauce on short order. I was very impressed... thank you! :) The flavors weren't fully-expressed in that dish that afternoon, but after a couple of days marinating in the fridge, the florets I ate today at 3 am were d'lish! This PJ location is small, yet intimate, with a nice semi-enclosed patio seating surrounded by a parking lot. I hear lunch time here can get hectic! UPDATE 6/10/15 The lemon chicken is actually quite tasty when it isn't being compared to all the other bites I had for hh. Just finished the last of the leftovers with a little bit of pita a couple of minutes ago. I even added a kalamata olive and a tiny chunk of feta into the mix- delicious! May have to order the chicken again for hh another time. Going to upgrade the rating to a four, since service was attentive and the leftover food still tasted great three days later!
(4)Nicole S.
Great food and service! My server Yamen was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. One of the better servers I have had there. The place gets packed so prepare to wait for lunch sometimes. Very nice ambiance and the staff has improved. I think this location is more welcoming than others I have been to. Great location.
(5)Ken F.
One of the slower Pita jungles I've ever been to. But same good food and service with a great happy hour daily from 3-6. All the items are $2 except for the shrimp and scallops are $3. see photo
(4)Mindy C.
My favorite!! This place is great. Awesome healthy food, well priced, along with a great staff. What more could a girl want?
(5)Renee B.
The food was better than ever tonight and that is saying a lot!! The spinach pasta salad w/ chicken was amazing as was the Quinoa salad. My son loved his chicken, broccoli, cheese crisp & fruit. I have been to the one on Shea 2x & have been disappointed both times. For us, Pita Jungle only exists here and at Desert Ridge. Thanks Lauren (our waitress) for being exceptional.
(5)Dave A.
Had the delicious, grilled vegetable salad for lunch today (added chicken). This location is consistently good. If you're there for happy hour, try the purple haze beer... you won't regret it! ****4 Stars.
(4)Chris D.
The shock top is always cold And rice pudding is delicious. The bartenders Matt and Ashley are always friendly. I always stand by my favorite the lavosh shawarma wrap!! One of my go to places for a cold beer!
(5)Carrie S.
Always love Pita Jungle. This was the first time we ordered to go, it was still fresh but ready to go when we arrived. My son loves the kids meal, and it's always huge portions! I got the Mediterranean platter. I really suggest it to those who can decide on what they want and it's more than enough for 2 people to share!!
(5)Irina H.
A few friends and I stopped by last night to try out this new location, and it's a hit! It's super cute inside, with a large enclosed patio, interesting decor, etc. It's definitely one of the cooler-looking Pita Jungles. The food was delicious - definitely up to par with my expectations based on other locations, and that's saying something wonderful. We ordered a tri-flavor humus, coconut curry soup and the honey sesame ahi salad. Our friends had the shrimp linguine and the Mediterranean platter. The flavors and preparation were excellent on every item. My ahi was perfectly cooked and the salad was lovely, the soup was full of flavor, the humus was large and yummy. The Med platter was packed with an impressive array of items and the shrimp linguine even seemed to have more veggies than usual. The only downside was that the pitas were a little dry. I've gotten several different take-out items from this location, and they were tasty, as well! Check your takeout order before leaving - mine was missing pitas once and they don't include plastic ware by default. The service was just ok, but that's pretty par for the course at PJs. After a few more visits, this might bump up to 5 stars. If you've never been to this delightful local chain before, Pita Jungle serves the most delicious, healthy food for a great price. Almost everything on the menu is incredibly flavorful and never heavy. Suggestions include the famous hummus, the pita and lavosh sandwiches (generous portions bursting with flavor), wonderful lavosh pizzas, and the delicious seared ahi tuna dishes. The side vegetables and potatoes are both amazing, and you can get the veggies steamed, so you can even come here on a diet.
(4)Stacy F.
Headed here for lunch on a weekday since it's close to my job. We went a little earlier than normal lunch hours, since places in Scottsdale fill up quickly around noon. We were greeted and seated right away and the hostess was very welcoming. After a couple of minutes our waiter came over and grabbed our drinks. We both opted for the gyro with roasted potatoes (a little extra to add on the potatoes). Both meals were cooked perfectly and the roasted potatoes were very tasty with a good seasoning on them. The parking lot can be a little tough to navigate during busy hours, so just be aware that if you go at noon, it will most likely take longer to get in and out. Overall: A Good lunch stop (from parking to paying - 45 minutes). You can order ahead and grab-and-go if needed. Servers were nice, food was tasty.
(4)Christian D.
Of all the locations I've been to, I find that this one has the best service and food overall. It's always clean and everyone I come in contact with is friendly and eager to help if needed. Parking is kind of a pain, but theres a huge parking lot right there if you can't find a close spot. I came in with a few friends last week, and as usual we were greeted right away by the hostess. It was lunch time and it was busy, but my friends and I were offered something to drink while we waited and were seated in the time we were told. Our server was attentive and because my friends had never been in before, suggested the hummus trio so they could try all of the different flavors. We got the mahi with pita chips, shwarma wrap and the gyro. Im impressed every time by the generous portions and presentation of the food. As we were finishing up, the manager came over and asked how everything was, which is an extra touch I appreciate being in the industry myself. We finished up eating and left feeling satisfied.
(5)Rachel D.
Good food and cool looking location, however the service was underwhelming. My biggest complaint was that the restaurant was dirty, tables had food and trash under them like they hadn't been swept in days. The table tops were sticky and the salt and pepper shakers were covered in gunk. Not very appetizing.
(3)Jamie P.
I got the curry coconut soup. It was different, but good. Worth trying if you are interested in trying a more exotic soup flavor. We tried the appetizer trio with the roasted bell pepper hummus, cilantro jalapeno hummus, and the plain hummus. They pita chips are seasoned and flavorful on their own. The combination of the pita chips + any one of the hummus flavors is really fantastic. The service was alright, a bit slow. Granted, I came with a large party.
(4)Jake J.
So here's my deal. I eat at PJ once maybe twice a week. I go to this location and the one and Desert Ridge all the time. This one every time has runny humus and their tuna is always over cooked but they do fix it. Where the D ridge is always perfect and I mean always. I don't get it....same owners.....I know different cooks, but they need to get on the same page. Also portions are totally different at this location sometimes normal but most of the time smaller than the D Ridge location. Love the food but not consistent what so ever at this location. I now drive the extra couple miles for D Ridge location until this one figures it out.
(3)Nicole S.
They just opened a new Pita Jungle near my work. I've had the opportunity to visit 3 times now. Twice for lunch, and once for dinner. Let me start out by saying, the primary focus of a restaurant should always be the food. You are going to eat. But the secondary focus is the experience. The reason you pay more, and leave a tip is for the experience. I can say, hands down, every single Pita Jungle I visit, the food is extraordinary, and the service is awful. Let's start with the latter, so we can end on a high note. They have a very relaxed vibe, which can sometimes make it hard to figure out who is a server, and who is just looking for the bathrooms. They dress like a hipsters paradise, which is fine, but at the very least a name tag, or apron would REALLY help when trying to track down a server. More recently when I visited for dinner with my folks, we had a young lady, who I assume was named "Karma" based on her necklace. She was nice enough. I arrived separate from my parents, so she brought me a drink. I had to flag her down to order an appetizer. Once my parents arrived, she brought them their drinks and we literally did not see her again for 15 minutes. Not anywhere. She either has an invisibility cloak, or was trying to eat or... something. When we finally ordered, it took another 20 minutes for our food to arrive (1 soup, and 1 pesto pasta?). To her credit, she did refill my fathers lemonade multiple times, and brought him a "fresh one" when it looked watered down. But this was par for the course. I warned my folks about the lackluster service. Now for the food. Everything I have ever had a Pita Jungle has been wonderful. I love the Red Pepper Hummus, as well as the Cilantro Jalapeno. Occasionally the pitas are a bit stale, but at 50 cents a pop, I can't complain. My "go-to" order is the Falafel Hot Pita. It's majestic. All the flavor you could ask for. (though once they forgot the Tahini and it was dry as all heck but still flavorful) I also recently fell in love with the Pesto Pasta. The right amount of Heavy to fill me up, the the right amount of light so I don't feel FULL. All in all, if they could imrpove their service, even just slightly, I'd bump them another star.
(3)Mike S.
A great, new and healthy place to grab tasty pita wraps, hummus or wood stove pizza. Overall (1-5): 5* Food (1-5): 5* Service (1-5): 5* Atmosphere (1-5): 4* Ambiance (1-5): 4*
(5)Lexi M.
Every pita jungle gets 5 stars from me! My favorite restaurant, so maybe a little biased ;) Nonetheless, the consistency is always there with every location. Thanks PJ for always fulfilling my roasted red pepper and hummus with chicken fix...plus the garlic dip! :)
(5)Carol B.
We had the most DELICIOUS dinner at Pita Jungle tonight. The wood fired salmon is superb and the wood fired chicken is equally as amazing. Rick, the manager is very welcoming and makes sure you had a fabulous dining experience. HIGHLY recommend!!!
(5)Isabella K.
Great food and great service. Jackie even gave us a specialized dessert! The air conditioning was fantastic and the beverages were on point. We'll be back for lunch and dinner this week.
(5)Joe P.
Mediocre greek food. Hit or miss service. Nothing is done quickly which makes it an absolutely terrible place for lunch hour.
(3)David S.
My wife and I tried out Pita Jungle for the first time the other night and the food was great! Unfortunately, they brought out a completely different dish then what my wife ordered. I ended up finishing my meal before they brought out the correct meal she ordered. The waitress was very apologetic and nice though. The only reason I gave three stars was bc of the meal mishap. Aside from that the food was great! The place was a tad but on the noisy side too. I ordered a Philly Chicken Pita and my wife ordered the Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Hummus salad with Chicken. The portion sizes were great and both meals tasted good! We will definitely come back for the food. Surely the meal mishap was just a one time thing.
(3)Jessica P.
What a great location! It is pretty new, and I love it because it is super convenient to pop over on my lunch hour. The decor is beautiful; more modern and trendy than many Pita Jungles I've been to, but in an awesome way. They have lovely and unique light fixtures throughout, and the restaurant features a pallette of silver, light blue, and grey tones throughout. There are some neat rustic accents as well, including wooden "banquette" seating on the patio that is just gorgeous. The patio is covered and can be enclosed with plastic "windows" - we sat outside on a day that was just a little cool and it was so comfortable! The indoor section opened to the patio through several sets of nanodoors, which were kept open. The patio seating was very comfortable. We had a wonderful server who was very prompt and checked in regularly. She accidentally dropped a fork at the table next to us (which startled everyone) but she had a great sense of humor about it, apologizing and laughing about making everyone jump a foot. The food was great, as usual - delicious pitas and hummus. I got their Mahi Mahi with Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus, Pita Chips, and pea tendrils. It was very good, although the pita chips were heavily dusted with a red powder that covered my fingers and rubbed off on my face and clothes - I was a disaster by the end! Definitely recommend being careful with those. Pricing is just a little high for a lunch spot, I'd be happier if the items were $1-2 less each, based on the quality, but honestly the setting and service made me overlook that completely. If you're in North Scottsdale and want to hit Pita Jungle for lunch, definitely try this location!!
(5)Michael G.
Pita jungle, I have been a loyal fan for what seems like 10 years (you may have not been open that long) but I have been to most of your locations. I started at your Arcadia location as I lived there and have moved out to your not so central locations. I still love you but what has happened to your side salads with your wraps. I counted this time and I got a slice of cucumber, tomato, 3 stripes of onion and olive and 15 shreds of lettuce...... :-0 Crazy! Please add more as I know that lettuce is not a big expense for you guys. Share the love a bit.
(4)Katie S.
What a letdown. I've been to the Pita Jungle on Indian School, which was alright, and the one in Tempe, which was really awesome with excellent food and quirky servers...and then there's this one. I guess I shouldn't have built it up so much for my friend, because it was really an awful experience. Our server (Kimberly, I believe her name was), was horrid and unfriendly, speaking to us like we were beneath her-I'm assuming because my friend is clearly butch and didn't fit into this gal's ideal clientele. She was extremely unhelpful. We ordered appetizers and wraps--chicken shawarma for me, gyro for my friend. The server made it clear she couldn't wait for us to leave. She offered us to go boxes within ten minutes of receiving our food. It was shocking for me. I don't get a lot of snooty attitude because I'm feminine and the only thing out of the ordinary is the fact that I sometimes walk with a cane. Maggie and I took a moment to regroup, focus on the food, and not the nasty demeanor of our waitress. We weren't going to let it get in the way of a good meal. Except it wasn't. I don't know what kind of shawarma they were serving that day, but it wasn't the Pita Jungle deliciousness I'm accustomed to. It tasted more like fast food than an awesome Middle Eastern dish. The cilantro jalapeno hummus was okay, but the pita was hard. The cucumber slices were tasty and fresh, and the Purple Haze beer we shared was good. The lettuce in Maggie's gyro was wilted and gross. She picked that out, but the gyro was still sub par. I tried it myself, and it was meh, too. I will say that the guy who ran the food from the kitchen to the table was super friendly, and the other waiter seemed alright. But as far as this place goes, between the hateful waitress and the mediocre food, I was really disappointed. I thought Pita Jungle was better than this.
(1)Emery H.
I love Pita Jungle! I ordered the Mediterranean chicken salad. It was delicious!! Service is good and food is great! Always good!!
(4)Daniel S.
Called in an order for the Philly Steak Pita. The peppers and steak were great. Great flavor. What seemed to be missing was the cheese. Unfortunately, 75% of the cheese was stuck to the foil that the Pita was wrapped in. Memo to the staff...use some wax paper next time. This oversight cost you 2 stars.
(3)Ryan C.
This is a pretty good place to go eat. It's very convenient because it's basically across the street from where I live. They have a good happy hour menu both early and late so that makes for good snacking. The amount of food you get for the money provides value so I'll leave here. That is a very big sticking point for me. One of the reasons I did not get five stars is because it is very loud in there and I honestly think some sound panels would work.
(4)Kendra M.
Food is always consistent at this location - fast and fresh! Our server seemed a bit to overwhelmed to get anything straight. Long wait time to place our order, took forever to get our check even after I gave him my card in advance, and then he swiped and charged me for someone else's bill. I had to tell him item by item what I had ordered so he could re-ring me up correctly. It too me almost 30 minutes to get out of the restaurant upon finishing my food and waiting to pay. I was late getting back to work. NOT PLEASED.
(2)Darren J.
Come here quite often for lunch, must have been a bad day. I was here on Friday the 23rd with a group of colleagues. As usual, we ordered a couple plates of hummus - green. As I'm scooping some of it up on my fork, I notice a round green object hiding in my scoop. I assumed it as a jalapeño since the hummus is jalapeño/cilantro.... NOPE. As I inserted that delicious bite of hummus into my mouth, I found that the little green object was a ruse; a rubber band in disguise. I informed our waiter, who was pretty slow on the refills and wasn't quite aware of how to place drinks on the table without excess body contact or reach. He replaced the hummus, not providing any apology. The replacement wasn't even comped. On a positive note the hummus today was much better than last time - rubber band free. As was the service.
(1)K H.
I am a huge PITA JUNGLE fan and have been going to the Shea location for years. I recently took my husband to the FLW location. He's never been to PITA. He loved it! The service was great, the atmosphere was great and the food was outstanding (as usual). If you havent' been, you're missing out on a nice dining experience!
(5)Fran B.
Beware of Tapas at Pita Jungle: While I like Pita Jungle's food, beware everyone of what Pita Jungle labels and markets as "Tapas". While Tapas means small plates in Spain and the world over (and I have experienced it in Spain, London, LA and many other cities), Pita Jungle seems to be using the label Tapas to ripoff customers with "teaspoon servings". I got 2 meager shrimp for $1.50 each and two paltry mussels for the same amount. They must be laughing all the way to the bank, while I went home hungry. What's more, when I earnestly brought this up to the manager, he patronized me asking me if I knew what Tapas was. Clearly it is he, who does not know what Tapas means, or he wouldn't take that attitude with customers. If you are going to market your company on serving Mediterranean food like Pita Jungle does, at least do your research and market, serve & employ staff who know what it really means and serve small plates...not teaspoon servings. It's just more honest.
(1)Kendra Y.
Love this place! The food is always really good and HEALTHY! Prices are reasonable and service is never bad! Will def be back to this place if I visit AZ.
(4)Mike M.
What I love about Pita Jungle is it's consistency. I have dined at three different locations with the same results. The food is very good... I've had many things on the menu, but the new one for me is the Chicken Tikka Marsala. I order without the rice and sub in Mushrooms and Veggies. Amazing dish. Service is always tops!
(4)Leslie B.
Surprising amount of vegan options! I get the cilantro jalepeno hummus or the garlic dip they are just too good. The pita bread is excellent. Prices seem very fitting to the food; not overpriced. Always clean and well-staffed.
(5)Becca N.
You would think with a menu as varied and well executed as the one at Pita Jungle, they would be able to garner more than two stars. Unfortunately, the service here is so unbelievably horrible that I think I was generous in giving any. I'm fairly certain that Pita Jungle only hires ex-cons and starving artists, which I can totally get behind! As long as they're hard working people who are ready to serve. Because after all, you're servers. I'm not asking for extra attention here, just a plate or silverware, or, possibly a facial expression that doesn't make me feel like I'm bothering you when placing my order. Our first visit resulted in 2 incorrect meals and one completely absent meal (after 3 reminders), but we were willing to overlook the terrible service assuming it was an unusually busy night and we came at a crazy time. Tonight was take two, and while the restaurant was much less crowded this time around, the service was still surprisingly horrendous. I'm talking one appetizer arriving long before anything else...INCLUDING THE PLATES. We actually had to get up and ask for plates because our server was in the back with all the other servers comparing tats and hipster jeans rolls. I'm not sure who won because I didn't care about anything other than getting my damn plates. Or napkins. I'd take either one. Total disappointment given that the food is really very good here. But unless you're a masochist looking for a little abuse during dinner (not judging, that's cool if that's what you're into), this is not your place. I'm not sure I'll ever go back, but I gave it a second chance. Maybe the other locations are a little better? The good news is that they can't be much worse.
(2)Aaron C.
The food is alright. Nothing to get too excited about other than that it is healthy. The service can be spotty.
(3)Marvin A.
+++++ Well I'll be a son of a gun +++++ From Yesterdays experience this location appears to of turned the corner ..... in a good way. My Wife, Daughter, Grand Daughter and I had an OUTSTANDING food experience along with great service. I'm now comfortable
(4)Michael T.
this isn't like your fast food place in the mall. This is sit-down dining with a full bar. We had a great meal and uber fantastic service to boot. Nice outdoor area to eat in, but keep in mind this is in a shopping center -- not scenic views. I had the salmon, which was perfectly done. Lots of very healthy meal options here. Definitely will be coming back!
(4)Lauren M.
I love this Pita Jungle! I come here once a week on my lunch break and I always sit at the bar. Matt, who works the bar when I am there, is seriously amazing. He remembers what I drink, my name and it seems he is like that with everyone. Love him -he's super fast too, I don't know how he multi-tasks so well. My food always comes quickly which is appreciated and it always tastes good! I would definitely recommend this location of Pita Jungle to anyone looking for fast service and great food.
(5)Nicole B.
I am a HUGE Pita Jungle fan and was patiently (or impatiently if you ask my husband) waiting for this location to open. Lucky for me, it's super convenient. It is across the street from my work and since I live less than 10 minutes away from work, it's really close to my home as well. That is a huge plus in my book since I can go for lunch or dinner. When it opened, my husband and I went for happy hour. (Happy Hour is between 3-6pm and then a reverse happy hour from 9pm-till close.) When we arrived, the place was packed. Tons of folks waiting at the Hostess station, which is also the To-Go station (since then, the layout has changed slightly so that the hostess is further back as to not crowd the entrance). We put our name on a waiting list and while there was some confusion around who was there first and who was or wasn't on the list, we were seated within 15 minutes. We sat at a bar style table, directly next to the kitchen (we could watch them prep food) and across from the bar. Our waiter was the actual bartender, so he was really busy running back and forth from our table to the bar. This delayed our food and drinks. However, the happy hour pricing is great and I would highly recommend it. The food is also delicious and compared to the other Pita Jungle's around, it tastes the same. Since our first encounter, we have been back three more times. Of these three times, two experiences have been relatively good (really nice waitresses, food/drinks arrived quickly, etc) but one of the experiences was soured with extremely slow service. (Folks seated after us received their drinks/entrees before us. No apologies or real comment on the matter from the wait staff. Must have been an off night?) Overall, I love the food and happy hour. The service is hit or miss. I know they are relatively new, but the location has been open almost 3 months now and I hope they get it together.
(3)Jenifer R.
SO EXCITED to have Pita Jungle so close to our home! Yipee!!!!! If you haven't been OR you have been and you haven't had the "Caramelized Cauliflower with Tahini", YOU MUST ORDER THIS!!! It's a great appetizer and easily shared amongst two people. I love the chicken tiki masala as well, YUMMERS!!!! Of course this location is pretty new so they have "things" to work on but stop by and give them a try!
(4)Gregory C.
Very dependable. Food is good. Service is usually quick. Feels healthy. Good standby/goto restaurant, especially when you want something reliable and reasonably quick but don't want fast food. If tattoos offend you this is not the right place for you because it would appear that tats are mandatory in order to get a job here.
(4)Amy O.
Love this restaurant. The food is fresh and flavorful. I had the chicken pita and a side of hummus. The hummus is obviously home made and not from a big manufacturer. Tastes wonderful. Great atmosphere and friendly wait staff.
(5)Ashley B.
I was so relieved to read the rest of the reviews on what a disappointment this location of pita jungle has been (I thought I was hallucinating). The service is slow, and on more than one occasion the hostess and the servers have acted like they were doing us a favor to provide us with any customer service. It's just odd. I was so excited to see they were going to open this location so close to my house, but the quality of food is not at all like the other pitas, namely the one on Shea. It's really unfortunate because I have to ask myself if I walk to this location but deal with everything mentioned above, or get in my car to drive to another one just to get the quality I expect.
(1)Judy T.
9/3 Follow up to message below. Thank you Bettina (Pita Jungle Business Manager) for your reply. It is always nice when a business takes the time to read reviews about their establishments. Would you please let me know if the "substitution policy" has indeed changed for children's menu? What steps are taken to ensure foods are fresh? Mold on pita bread would seem to indicate bread is not fresh. I noticed that many posts over the past several weeks seem to be of a similar nature and while each have been responded to; your response to each seems much the same. How often do you visit each restaurant or have "mystery diners" frequent the restaurant? Perhaps this would help you identify more quickly problem areas. Thank you. 9/2 I have been to this Pita Jungle several times and usually have a good experience. Today was different. My grandson loves the children's options; although he does not like the fruit and always in the past we were able to substitute corn for fruit. Not today. We were told there are no more options. When questioned why the change since corn obviously costs less than fruit, the answer was "I don't know, you could contact corporate". The second problem with today was the pita bread. I showed our waitress it had several areas of green mold on it and she took it to one of the guys by the kitchen. We were sitting by the kitchen so I observed him reach into the big bin with pita bread, pulled one out...looked at it, then tossed it in the trash. Obviously another one with mold. They brought another pita bread to the table and this was free of mold. The comment was "sometimes they come out of the oven that way". Now that was something I had never heard before. One of the managers who knew about the mold issue walked by the table and never even stopped to say something. Certainly not a great dining experience and not a great customer experience. Not sure I will return.
(3)Kj J.
Great tasty food at reasonable prices Try the chicken Swarma much delicious Tapas are fantastic!
(4)Eh O.
Great service and the food @ this location has always been spot on...different story on other locations! I think lyndsey was a server of mine a few times and was always on target with every step of service on all her tables i saw. Great bartender/manager too!
(5)Brad S.
Always solid food. Fresh and made to order. I love the jalapeno cilantro hummus. The best part of this restaurant is they will work with you if you have any diet restrictions.
(4)Kelsey C.
I get the chicken pasta salad every time and am never disappointed! My boyfriend and I also love going their for happy hour when we get off work at 5. They have great 3 dollar margaritas and hummus!
(5)Eva K.
This was my first time going to Pita Jungle, though I've heard good things from my boyfriend's sister, who lives nearby. All in all, eating here was a pleasurable experience. The food was non-greasy, and if you have kids the menu has good options for them to choose from. Plus, the happy hour here is great! (So, I've heard. Just by looking at the menu, I loved the prices.) Our waiter, Anthony, was very helpful and checked on us often to make sure we were well taken care of. As for food, we ordered starters: jalapeño hummus, spanakopita, tzatziki, and the greek pita. Also, the mushrooms. Delicious! Wish there was one of these near me in LA!
(4)Rachelle D.
This PJ's food is as good as any of the others, which is excellent. We ordered the hummus trio for starters, and a chicken philly and Greek gyro for the main entrees. Both were hot, delicious, and we wanted for nothing insofar as the food goes. A couple things that seem to be a recurring theme in this area is the lack of enthusiasm in the staff. Maybe it's the local youth who work in restaurants around MMR, but there is a general malaise about them that you don't find in other parts of town. Another thing many restaurants do that I find annoying is seat you RIGHT on top of another table even though there are many others available! I know this helps the server maintain his/her section, but it's annoying to overhear the next table's conversations when I don't NEED to! Please take note of this, PJ. : ) Other than that, this place is awesome and we look forward to riding our bikes down here to HH.
(5)Ron A.
Why isn't there a Pita Jungle in every city in America? I've been hearing about this place for a while now from all my Arizona peeps. So when I finally made plans to visit the dry heat desert of Scottsdale, Pita Jungle was at the top of my list of places to go. I browsed through some of the reviews here and have come to the conclusion that Yelpers in Arizona either have the highest (maybe even unattainable) standards or they are just a bunch of Negative Nancies. My experience was perfect. My server, Delaney, was knowledgeable and witty. Having never been there before she directed me to get some great dishes which included the Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus which tasted like a fresh creamy treat from heaven. I also had the Chicken Tikka Masala which infused coconut with the most wonderful masala sauce I've had in my life. One of two things now has to happen. Pita Jungle becomes the next Chipotle and starts popping up all over the country or I'm considering moving to the Scottsdale area and buying a place within walking distance of Pita Jungle.
(5)S C.
Once again you messed up. When a person asks to not have items included such as onions or raisins it means they do not want them!!! Also ripe cucumbers are not soft and are not discolored. Yours consistently are both of these. I have tried you many times but after this take out disaster I'm done with you Pita Jungle. You simply stink!!!
(2)Brian Y.
As a big fan of PJ for the past decade, it pains me to say that my experience tonight at their newest location was bad. Not just so-so or meh, but bad. First off, they had multiple tables open but refrained from seating us because there were 9 of us in our party. We said we would split into two table but we were told even if we did that, they didn't want to overload their kitchen, If seating two tables will overload the kitchen, then you've got kitchen issues. Secondly, we waited over an hour for our food. We watched other tables get seated after we were, receive their food, and finish before we were served. I know they usually have their food out fast, like in 5 to 10 minutes so to wait over an hour was a disappointment to say the least. When I did receive my meal, it tasted like it had been sitting under heat lamps, which it likely had been for a long time. I know this is a new location, but I sure hope they get their kinks worked out because this evening's experience was.....bad. As a consolation, the decor is nice and the hostesses were very nice.
(2)Lauren H.
I've been here twice now. The first time just a few weeks ago we were seated for 20mins before someone asked is if we were being helped. The waiters/waitress's literally looked at us, clearly saw we weren't being helped and then proceeded to avoid all eye contact. The second time was last night and I have now spent all night and the whole day suffering from food poisoning (I'll spare you the graphic details). Given it was all I ate yesterday it's clear where it came from. 3 days away from Christmas..... Awesome!My husband & kids thank you.
(1)Lisa C.
After 5 or 6 trips to this location, I can't say I've had a bad meal though service was slow on a couple of occasions. I love the hummus, they have a few different kinds and you really can't go wrong with any of them, baba ganoosh is delicious, spanakopita, lentil salad, black bean burger, veggie garden wrap - all really good choices. Falafel pita is awesome but the hummus and tabbouleh pita is outrageous. They give you big portions of hummus and tabbouleh with a pita on the side, it's the one leftover I consistently eat. My husband raved about the Gambas Con Ajo. I would like the option of a whole wheat pita and I wish they were warm when they are served on the side but that's really just my Pita Jungle wish list, not a complaint. The parking is good here too so that's another plus.
(4)Kim W.
This was my 2nd visit and probably last. My gyro was just OK and we were charged for an extra beer. Waitress was pleasant and corrected the bill. Besides the mediocre food, really don't enjoy the staffs overly casual dress and that they only seem to hire young people with as many tattoos as possible. Kills the atmosphere for me.
(2)Ryan C.
*UPDATE* After I had my initial disappointing experience at this location I was told to contact the store manager and I decided to give them another try. The new manager Mike was genuinely interested in the past experience I had and wanted to rectify the issue. I appreciate the service that he showed my family and I. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Our server was also fantastic. It seems like they have completely worked out any issues they had, which is to be expected in a new restaurant. I would definitely recommend this location, top notch.
(5)Hil P.
I've been dining at Pita Jungle for the past 13 years and this location is the worst! Food is good but that's a Pita Jungle guarantee. Service average but again common to all Pita Jungles. It's the seating arrangement and the extreme volume. EVERYTHING ECHOS!! Hurts my ears, it's positively headache inducing. Eat at Pita Jungle but pick another location.
(2)Laura B.
Food is very good. It is great to have another healthy option close by. I love Mediterranean food, so in that regard they had me at hello. Though the waitress was very friendly, service was slow. I think they might want to add more staff if they are going to do table service. And the room was freezing - I mean really arctic. So much so that I had trouble enjoying my meal. I will definitely be back, but next time for takeout:)
(4)Ken D.
Curry salad delicious...mixed hummus platter delicious...recommend these highly...Pretty much everything is good here.
(5)joni g.
Food is good, service is also good. A group of us met here for a work day lunch and our food was presented to the table really fast. However, while we were sitting at the table our conversation started about how we could not tell the staff from the patrons. In fact the patrons were dressed better than the staff. No shirts that say "Pita Jungle"and in some instances the waitress's had barely any clothes on at all. This is Scottsdale! not a beach hut and a stripper lounge. We were somewhat turned off by all the skin, tattoos, butt cheeks and camel toes. C'mon management bring some class to the joint.
(3)Ashley P.
I love, love, love Pita Jungle. Always have. Was stoked when they opened their DR location, now this one. But....but. I feel like there's been a change since the first time I went to a Pita Jungle and when I went today. Same great menu, I think the food still tasted great, but I didn't feel the same sort of energy or enthusiasm or...something...that I have felt before when I've been to PJ. I came here during a busy lunch hour, and I truly felt like just another customer that they wanted to rush out the door. Our server was fine, but not great. The food was reliable, but there was no pizzazz like I have seen and felt before. Also, this location is very small and the tables were cramped. I could barely hear my table mate because it was so loud. The need to invest in some soundproof something, because it is way too noisy in there. I will come back because it is so close to work, but I just didn't "feel" that something special I have felt before.
(3)Patrick H.
Welcome to the neighborhood Pita Jungle. The food is as good as the other locations and the service is very friendly. I wish the bar area was a little larger. The outside patio is a great option on nice days.
(4)Chrissy D.
Our server, Shelly, was fantastic! She was very attentive, excellent service !!! Fans in restaurant still create uncomfortable freezing....broiled chicken salad and steak gyro were perfect. Try the baba ganoush (spelling?) best in town! Inside tables are a bit cheap and wobbly....
(4)I M.
I can see that there are two other reviews here, another from a big PJ fan, Brian. Similar experience. We ordered some staples that we normally get at other PJ locations. Got the Humus with Grilled Chicken. Chicken was dry, reddish (too much paprika?) and no flavor. Not the juicy grilled-to-perfection chicken that we're used to getting at the other locations. Tabuli salad did not have enough dressing and was sandy - they didn't soak the wheat enough?, and the the rice was undercooked in the grape leaves wraps. Not to mention, the tables are flimsy and cheap looking, wobble, and just an overall horrible experience. We paid, and before walking out, decided to share this feedback directly with the manager. She mentioned that they were still trying to work out kinks, and mentioned that she went through the stuffed grape leaves we returned with the chef and agreed that it was undercooked -- which didn't stop her from serving it to others right as she was talking to us! We also waited ~ 40 minutes for our food. Was barely warm, and we had our 2 year old daughter who loved mac and cheese, but this one came cold and clunky, so she said "I don't like this mac and cheese!". Very disappointing. It is worth to drive the extra few miles to the Shea location.
(1)Melanie B.
The roasted cauliflower app was awesome. Wish we had one in Minneapolis.
(4)Chelle K.
Wow! Talk about delicious! So I'm having a Lavosh pizza here at Pita Jungle and it is absolutely amazing. Service has been awesome since the moment I walked through the door, and the environment is just really chill. Definitely found a new lunchtime favorite.
(5)Karim A.
Love the food here, but the service on the patio is horrible in an epic way. My son and I sat here for a long time before a waitress even made eye contact. Actually asked the friendly hostess to send someone over to acknowledge we were at a table in her section. I wish it was super busy or something to explain the miss.
(3)Courtney N.
Deceive your diet! Indulge in any of the appetizers and entrees knowing your feeding your body with something that's not only nutritious but tastes delicious! Sure bets are the Caprese salad, Chicken Shawarma, and Pesto Lavosh Turkey Wrap. Prices are under $15 and portions are generous.
(5)Max H.
So I have been to this place quite a few times, and seeing that I life right around the corner it's very convenient for me and the food has always been great. The reverse happy hour is my favorite time to go because it's great food at a great price ($2 per item). The last few times I have been there I sat at the bar and had the best service ever from a waitress by the name of Jaclyn. Not only was she easy on the eyes but her service and attention to detail was top notch. We had great conversation the entire time but it certainly didn't take away from the other patrons that were sitting at the bar. They got the same level of service that I was receiving. All in all this place is great and if you go sit at the bar or ask for Jaclyn, it will be the best service you get.
(5)Derek N.
When it first opened the service was horrible. I think we went 5 weeks straight before we got service that didn't get the order wrong. However, since then it has been the same fabulous service and food we are accustomed to at the Chandler location.
(4)Amy S.
I've been here many times throughout the last good five or so years, and I have been mostly happy with the restaurant. I would honestly probably give 3.5 stars, but I can't. The service is very friendly; however, one time I went and it took over an hour to receive food. That was unusual, though, as they are normally very good about service. Their food is delicious, I would recommend the beef gyro and the broiled chicken pita, both scrumptious! This is great for a casual dinner or lunch.
(4)Greg S.
Let me preface this review by stating that I am writing about the service, as the food at Pita Jungle has always been excellent and I have never had a bad eating experience here. However, they truly need to work on their customer service and staffing issues. My last trip to the Pita Jungle on Frank Lloyd Wright had my girlfriend and I sitting in an empty restaurant waiting 15 minutes for drinks that never arrived. We decided to just leave, which not one member of the staff asked us to stay or possibly didn't even notice. It was embarrassing and disrespectful, as we felt like we were intruders and unwanted. Also, we have never once been approached by management to ask us about our meals, experience, etc. in the entire year that we have been eating there. This place needs to take a lesson from Four Peaks customer service, as they get it perfect every time. I will most definitely still eat Pita Jungle's food, but will get it to go, as I don't want to impose upon them again.
(2)Sheila C.
This is the best place in town for kids meals. They are healthy with large portions, and the kids actually like to eat them. I gave them 3 stars because I find the wait staff to be less than enthusiastic. They'll take your order, but act like they are doing you a favor. When I told my waitress the kids were starving and please bring out their food as soon as it is ready, no to wait for the adult meals, she almost rolled her eyes. Who does that?
(3)J C.
Been going to pita jungles since they originally opened (shea location). The food is always great and prices/quantity is always way fair. Recently I started going to this location realizing a server that used to be to the pita closer to my house is now serving at this location. Always having exceptionally great service and fun conversations with one of pitas best servers, Zach W.
(5)Jerery T.
We ordered 2 yellow fin tuna salads and one was way over cooked and other was perfectly seared you would figure cook would notice huge diferrence between the 2 and had one small dressing not enough for a 1/4 salad. Also ordered a salmon salad and got some spicy chicken dish instead stay away bad service bad food.
(2)Alex C.
I simply love this place. I love it so much that I have no shame admitting my membership in that oft-derided (by patrons and employees alike) class of people known as "regulars." While its proximity to my house is a bonus, I go for two reasons: the food and the staff. I've sampled pretty much everything on the menu, and I like most of it. For the price, it's hard to find a better casual Mediterranean-Lebanese-and-surrounding-areas inspired restaurant with reasonable prices and quick service (sometimes the food comes out too fast!). I am partial to the falafels and all of the lavash wraps (highlights include the turkey pesto and the lavash shwarma), but there are some hidden gems that you might not expect to be as savory as they are (I'm looking at you, garlic mushrooms and cold salads). The place can be busy and a bit noisy during lunch and dinner, but I've hardly ever had to wait. If, however, you're not satisfied with the table situation, I highly recommend the bar. It is more comfortable than it looks, and, if you come on the right night, you'll get to enjoy the company of Pita Jungle's veteran bartender, Jaclyn, who pours a mean chai (they do have those) and can tell when your drink needs a refill even when it appears that your drink is not in her direct line of sight (this is the true sign of an experienced restaurateur)*. This may possibly be the most important legacy of her time in the trenches of the Old Town Scottsdale club scene, her seeming clairvoyance in all matters related to beverages. The pleasures of the bar, however, are not limited to the fact that my food is always prepared exactly to my not-so-elaborate specifications, or that my glass is never more than half-empty. At this point, the food plays second fiddle to Jaclyn's acerbic, but refreshing personality. Her company has become an enjoyable part of my twice-weekly (often thrice) Pita Jungle excursions, especially when all it takes to upgrade to first class is the delivery of a piece of chocolate, however small. A bartender who is always on her toes, and whose conversation is a welcome respite from the soul-wasting, quotidian struggle with traffic, work, and the other assorted charms of adulthood, is proof enough that life can be enjoyable. While this review has perhaps morphed into an elaborate panegyric about the unacknowledged gem of Pita Jungle's staff, the other reviews on this site are proof enough that service counts just as much as food, and this place excels at both. It is nothing short of a proverbial breath of fresh air in the Scottsdale restaurant scene, which has been stuffy for some time. And this despite the fact that they serve Pepsi, not Coke. *Perhaps a technically incorrect use of the word "restaurateur," but it sounded good, didn't it?
(5)Naomi S.
We have been waiting for PJ to open at this location! They have not disappointed on any of the 4 occasions (plus one take out). We have been lucky enough to have the same server every time. He's very attentive and thoughtful. The hostesses have all been warm and every time we visit, a manager stops by to check on us. We never stray from the chicken and hummus with a side of caramelized cauliflower. I'm salivating just typing about it. The kids menu is full of healthy options and they are great about accommodating substitutions. Pita Jungle is always my first choice whenever we go out. I'm so excited to have this new location so close to home!
(5)John P.
Gave them another chance and the quality still seems to be the same; poor. The Greek salad had gigantic pieces of lettuce that were barely cut, tomatoes that were green on the inside and the salad had barely any feta cheese (that's the best part about a Greek salad!). Still, after all these months, a total disappointment. It's like the people in the kitchen have no clue what good food should look and taste like. Or they just don't give a damn.
(2)angela m.
Love Pita Jungle! They have tons of good-looking, healthy things on their menu, but I always stick with a few of my favorites because they are so good (hummus with chicken, chicken shawarma pita, grilled vegetable salad). Their kids meals are fabulous. My son loves them and they are nutritionally balanced, not your regular Happy Meal or nuggets and fries. I confess to once getting two of them to go and acting like there was another kid in the car but my three year old and I ate them. Also, try the Happy Hour where they have lots of yummy snacks for a very reasonable price. I have not had any problems with the service or attitude. I like this location a bit better than the Shea one because it's quieter, partially the acoustics, I think, but it may also be a little less busy since it's newer.
(5)Zack F.
Excellent food, and outstanding service. I am so glad they have finally opened Pita Jungle close to where I live.
(5)John B.
As usual the food was great, the service was friendly and the price was right. This is a special restaurant in our neighborhood and it is both family friendly and a great date night. It has become our once-a-week fix.
(5)Dave M.
This is a good restaurant. yelp is insane. The bad reviews should be removed. If you think you can do better open your own restaurant. #justsayin
(5)Dana C.
This place presently surprised me. Great food, great atmosphere and a full bar with happy hour!
(5)John F.
My girlfriend and I shared the seared tuna and hummus appetizer and it was great! We both had the salmon over the spinach and mashed potatoes for our entrees. I substituted mushrooms for the potatoes. Everything tasted great! Great wait staff and casual atmosphere. I would suggest going early morning when they open or after the lunch rush they get very busy during peak hours.
(5)Sandra R.
I was so excited to hear that PJ opened next to my work! I love how trendy the decor is and the food is even better! I could eat that grilled chicken and hummus everyday if I could! Last time I tried the Grilled Veggie salad, it was a large portion and delish!
(5)Kristina W.
As always, love the Pita Jungle food. The atmosphere is lacking. Very cold, sterile, and I'm not one to enjoy cold metal seating.
(3)David R.
Went here for lunch today. Service was quick, my gyro tasted great, and my server Ann Marie rocked! Will definitely go back.
(4)Ajna S.
It's always a great experience going to this pita jungle location. The staff is always friendly and the food is always great.
(5)Wile e C.
Was very happy to see PJ in my neighborhood. Delicious and consistent as always. We were greeted properly by the hostess upon arrival then ushered to our table. The service was good and got the drinks right away. We will be back very soon.
(5)Andrea P.
I absolutely love this location and go there almost daily! Matt, at the bar, is super friendly and always makes sure our orders are perfect!
(5)Liz C.
I recently ate at your location. I sat at the bar and was served by Jaclyn...by far one of the most personable individuals I've met. Despite the fact that the restaurant was relatively crowded, Jaclyn made sure that I had what I needed. She made some great recommendations and the drink I had was delicious. I definitely plan on visiting again and have recommended your restaurant to family friends who live in the area. :)
(4)Randi W.
It took a long time to get waited on here. When the food came it was cold and didn't even taste good. If you don't get the chair with the arms it is very uncomfortable and I saw several people trying to switch their chair. The server never asked us if we wanted to order dessert and just dropped off the bill. Could not get a refill on the drink cause no server was ever around. He just dropped the food and left. I wrote to corporate about this and never got a reply. At least if they told me they would try better I would go back, but with poor food and service and no corporate customer service I don't see any reason to eat here. If you do want to I suggest you bring earplugs, yes it is that loud! Oh, also my son tried to call in a take-out order and they put him on hold so long and no one ever came back so he ate somewhere else.
(1)Jenna T.
I'm pretty disappointed to write this review as I LOVE every other Pita Jungle I've been to. However, as other reviews have stated, this location is really struggling. I've been a few times now and service has always been very slow. It was better tonight, but the food was the big problem. We ordered hummus and pita, and though it came out quickly, when passing the pita around we noticed one of them was soggy and covered in some type of pink/red stain. Turns out they put a paper towel in the bottom of the pita bin and we just literally got the bottom of the barrel that had been sitting on the towel. Not sure how sanitary it is to serve that. I ordered the lavosh shawarma wrap which I've had many times at other locations. This time, it came out with no sauce on it and I had to ask for the sauce. By the time it came out, the lavosh had dried out and the whole thing fell apart. Also, the side salad had no dressing on it, and I had to get a side of dressing for that too. My husband's also didn't have dressing on it. Overall, it was (another) really disappointing trip to this location. We have such high hopes because it's in our neighborhood, but both my husband and myself said we'd rather make the trip to other locations rather than come back here. I know they haven't been open that long, so hopefully they work things out.
(2)Chris M.
As one other reviewer also stated, I got food poisoning from this establishment. How can I tell? Well I had lunch there yesterday at 2:30 and then just watched it come all back up a half hour ago. I ate 17.5 hours ago. Food shouldn't sit in your stomach for more than 8 hours. Didn't even eat anything in between because I felt progressively worse after lunch. Like everyone else is saying...go to the one on Shea, never had a problem with that place ever and I've lost count if how many times I've been there.
(1)Sam H.
After a crazy long day of work I decided to go grab a quick bite to eat at this new location close to my office. I am a long time customer of Pita Jungle and very familiar with the menu and quality of food. While I can't say I've visited every Pita Jungle in the Phoenix area, I can honestly say that this was the best service I have ever had at a Pita Jungle. My server's name was Kelsey and she made the entire experience worth coming back. Kelsey was quick to point out item's that were new to me on the menu, and catch me up to speed with the drink specials. This to me is often something servers overlook. I was happy to kick off my visit with a margarita, on special, and have everything else delivered in a timely manner. Kelsey was also quick to keep the table clean and bring me my check when I was ready to head home. Thanks again Pita Jungle for hiring this amazing server! I will be back!
(4)Rosie L.
First time my bf was medication and didn't remember the first time we ate here. He hated the first time. Bland. Gyros NOT from a big wheel of meat. Seemed like vegetarian gyros. Well he remembers yesterday and how bad it was. He thinks he got those gyros in prison. 20 years ago. Yipes.
(1)Sue p.
Not Your Typical Pita Jungle I sadly have to say I agree with the other reviewers who were disappointed with their experiences here. I suggested returning there this evening but my husband turned it down, too, after our initial try a couple of months ago where we were pretty much ignored when we walked in before the hostess sauntered up to station, more or less grunted at us and we followed her to a table that was thisclose to the one next to us. The atmosphere was not at all like any of the other PJs at which we've dined - sterile looking, dismal and dingy - my husband's main reason for passing it up this evening. Plus the wait for service and our courses was fairly long. Nothing impressive to consider returning although in all fairness for a proper review, I suppose we ought to consider doing so. In their defense, they're a new establishment and perhaps working on getting some kinks out. Still doesn't make up for the decor and uncomfortable feeling of sitting in such close proximity to other diners.
(1)Laurie C.
I too am a big Pita Jungle fan, and have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the new FLW/Thompson Peak location. I called today around 3 p.m. and placed a take-out order for the lentil fatoush salad, which I've had many, many times at other locations and always thoroughly enjoyed. Upon arriving, I was a bit surprised to see how small the restaurant actually is, based upon the size of their Shea and Tatum locations - I'm sure it has to be difficult getting a table during typical lunch and dinner times. Also guessing that parking might be an issue; the area right outside the restaurant is not very large. Obviously the Safeway shopping center has other parking areas to handle the overflow but it could potentially be a hike - not ideal when it gets hot. Anyways, long story short, my salad was waiting for me, I paid, and brought it home. Opened it up and discovered they forgot to put in the salad dressing. Ate it without, consoling myself how many fewer calories I was consuming without the dressing, but it was pretty disappointing - the dressing is a huge component of the salad. Also disappointing were the onions in it - the carmelized ones were burnt, and the raw chopped red was overwhelmingly strong. Even the cucumbers had an odd taste to them. I think I'll continue to visit the Shea location until this one has been up and running a bit longer - they seem to have some kinks to iron out.
(2)Larry D.
We ordered the food and it came cold. They replaced it in a timely manner and it was very good. me Very good value for the money. Very noisy.
(4)Frank S.
Jaclyn was an awesome! It was my second time there. I sat at the bar and had a few drinks and took food to go. The gyro is great!
(5)Salma T.
Always excited to see new Pita Jungle locations. Food is great as always. Will go back soon.
(5)Sarah B.
We stopped in tonight because we had heard rave reviews about the one on Shea blvd.......this clearly is not the same owner,...... We were seated right away by a shabbily dressed hostess who didn't say too much, then a waitress with no name tag, a tank top with her breasts showing and tattoos all over gave us our menus and walked away......she came back a few minutes later and took our order.....as this was going on, I watched a server with a baseball cap on serve food to tables with gloves on and garnish or whatever he was doing with the same pair of gloves.....now mind you, gloves are fine, but when you then proceed to wipe off whatever got on your gloves on the butt of your pants, that's where I draw the line at nasty!!..I then read some of the reviews on here and was horrified that more than one review had complained of food poisoning!!!! Oh hell no!!!! I told my husband we need to go, and told him what I had observed, and the reviews on here.....we booked it on out of there before our food even came.....I will not return......not unless they clean up their sloppily dressed wait staff and teach them some " clean" ways to serve food and proper ways to dress.....get them some nice t shirts with your logo on it or something....and for gods sake, a name tag!!...people serving things in a tank top with breasts exposed isn't my idea of professional or clean......and clearly if people are getting food poisoning, maybe someone needs to teach the cooks a little more about food safety.
(1)Stefanie S.
This is one of the best of their locations. The food comes out quickly and in enormous portions. I always get the macro platter and sub out chicken for the tofu - the chicken is so perfectly seasoned and super moist! Parking is not the best, but you can usually find a spot, even after waiting a few minutes during the busy lunch hour. Lunch seems to be the busiest time here as there are a lot of offices and businesses near by, so there is that.
(4)Sana B.
I absolutely LOVE Pita Jungle. This was the first time that my family and I came to this location and I have to say that we were very disappointed. When we walked in we were just standing there waiting to be seated but no one came to greet us or even seat us. This place was not busy at all. The wait staff was just standing around and saw us standing there but didn't do anything. Interesting. So, one of the cooks actually said to us that we could sit anywhere we liked. It's a very different feel than the other locations...definitely not a welcoming feel. Almost felt like leaving and going to the one on Shea. So we find a seat and are greeted by our waiter Justin, who was great! Very friendly and accommodating. However, we noticed that there were a group of waiters/waitresses who would occasionally go check on a table and then go back to where they were sitting, talking loudly, and goofing around...which I thought was very inappropriate. I actually saw a couple go up to their waitress and hand her the bill because apparently she forgot to go back to their table. I understand that the place was not busy but that does not mean the staff should be lazy and do what they want to. There were people in the kitchen who were working, Lorenzo (the bus boy) was really hustling, and our waiter. It seemed like they were the only ones working. It just seemed like this group of waiters and waitresses were just lazy! Anyways, the food was good. However, I ordered the chicken tikka masala like I always do when I go Pita and it was very different from the other locations...wasn't too happy about that. Personally I would not come back to this location ever again because of the sour taste left in my mouth regarding the staff.
(1)Kristine P.
We really had a great meal the last time we were at Pita Jungle. The wait staff was very nice and attentive (they sometimes can seem unmotivated). I had one of the specials, the spicy mango shrimp with ginger fried rice. It was soooo good! Sweet and spicy, and the shrimp were not over cooked. The ginger fried rice was surprising for how much flavor it had. There were bits of broccoli, cauliflower and carrot cut to about the same size as the brown rice, it was delicious. My friend had another of my favorites, the mahi mahi on cilantro hummus. She said it was the best meal she had had in a long time. The fish was well cooked, and the cilantro hummus makes a great base/sauce for it. It's served with large crunchy pita chips. My son had the kid's meal, which is a really good deal. Kid's get a placemat that has a picture of a plate on it, and they can choose something from each quadrant, a starch, a protein, veggie and/or fruit. He picked a double order of mac n cheese, chicken and fruit. We also enjoyed their all day happy hour prices for wine and beer! Well, the adults did, my son enjoyed the lemonade. ; )
(5)Charles D.
We've been here several times after my last comment. I tried the Lavosh Shawarma Wrap which was surprisingly fried. But I have to admit that is was very delicious which came with a salad. Ate half and had the other half the following day. My wife had the Chipotle Chicken Pizza which was huge. She was only able to eat half. Our server was polite and kept an eye on our table.
(4)Tom G.
They have made some very impactful changes which made my lunch experience today top notch. Now I have to ask myself: why have I not ordered the gyro before?!
(5)Tigra C.
After seeing a fellow Yelper's Caramelized Cauliflower dish, I was super anxious to try it. I asked for extra tahini sauce and was given a large side order of it at no extra charge. The cauliflower was very tasty, but I agree that it tastes even better when re-heated in my toaster oven the next day. Yes, there's enough to either share or save 1/2 for another day. The seasoning and the tahini sauce make this dish awesome. I have returned for this dish, and it was even better the second time around. Yum! I've only ordered take-out thus far, so I'll update once I have a dine-in experience.
(4)Allison R.
I have dined at pita jungle several times and it is always great food and service. I went in on Monday and was greeted as soon as I got there. I was by myself so I sat at the bar. My super cute server, Ashley, was awesome. I ordered one of my usuals, the pesto lavosh wrap, but she recommended I order it with their lemon pepper chicken breast instead... MIND BLOWN. Throw some siracha on that baby and I could eat that every day for the rest of my life. I also love that it comes with a side of their awesome greek salad and the wrap is plenty for 2 meals! Their food always seems so fresh and satisfying. I have never had a bad meal or service at any of their locations.
(5)Kim J.
I had the Mahi and pita, I always have the Mahi and pita! We also ordered garlic mushrooms. Very tasty! Pita Jungle is one of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner. Prices are decent too. The staff has been friendly at all locations I have visited.
(5)Katie K.
The food is always great, but sometimes the service leaves a sour aftertaste. I will say that this location is great for happy hour and dinner for sure. But I've had some less than stellar weekday lunches here. It seems to depend on the server, but the experience can either be wonderful, or you could feel like you are annoying your server with common requests like "extra napkins" or "please bring the bill." This has happened one time in particular, but it was enough to make me think twice about trying to grab a quick bite during the lunch hour. Side note: the happy hour specials here are the best of any location. They offer HH drinks and food 7 days a week instead of just M-F like the Shea location. The house red and white wines are perfectly decent, and every pour is very generous (at least 6 oz). As for the tapas, everything is good, and only the seafood options seem rather small. Chicken, mushrooms, and all of the dip/pita combos are great!
(4)Tara C.
My boyfriend and I came here for lunch. We stood at the front for a good couple mins without being greeted. There was only the bartender that was up there and he was busy taking a takeout order. It wasn't busy either, there was only one other table when we walked in. However when the bar tender was finished he greeted us kindly and told us to sit wherever we liked. We sat near the back, there was only one server around. She took a little bit of time to actually come and greet us. However, she was very friendly and got us menus and drinks right away. After we got our drinks, another server actually came to get our food order. She was very friendly as well and our food came out real quick! It was so delicious and it tasted fresh! I love how they serve healthy tasty food! Overall the food was great and the service was good! I would definitely come back again!
(4)Kay T.
Went to lunch here and had the gyro. It tasted great!!! The flavor of the meat and sauce was amazing. I didn't expect it to be so good. The service was pretty good too. This chain has a healthy menu and a variety of food. Good times!
(3)Chris D.
The shock top is always cold And rice pudding is delicious. The bartenders Matt and Ashley are always friendly. I always stand by my favorite the lavosh shawarma wrap!! One of my go to places for a cold beer!
(5)Carrie S.
Always love Pita Jungle. This was the first time we ordered to go, it was still fresh but ready to go when we arrived. My son loves the kids meal, and it's always huge portions! I got the Mediterranean platter. I really suggest it to those who can decide on what they want and it's more than enough for 2 people to share!!
(5)Rachel D.
Good food and cool looking location, however the service was underwhelming. My biggest complaint was that the restaurant was dirty, tables had food and trash under them like they hadn't been swept in days. The table tops were sticky and the salt and pepper shakers were covered in gunk. Not very appetizing.
(3)Aileen B.
6/5/15 Happy hour? More like a peaceful hour at Pita Jungle on a Friday afternoon, but it's definitely more what I like, which is to enjoy food in peace. No guys banging on the counter with their beer glasses, thank you very much! Enjoyed a nice chit-chat with bartender Matt as I drank half a glass of the house cabernet and picked through the five $2 happy hour tapas plates (olives, feta, lemon chicken, hummus trio, and falafel), plus a side of caramelized cauliflower, I ordered that day. Not a bad way to spend $10 on five tapas plates, although I probably wouldn't order the chicken, or the hummus trio again. Surprise winner were the olives and feta combo-- they went well together, with the tang of the feta mellowing out the saltiness of the olives. Nice to nibble on while having a glass of wine! The cauliflower was a little of a letdown for me, as the tahini sauce that came with it wasn't enough, although the manager personally-delivered a nice bowl of freshly-made sauce on short order. I was very impressed... thank you! :) The flavors weren't fully-expressed in that dish that afternoon, but after a couple of days marinating in the fridge, the florets I ate today at 3 am were d'lish! This PJ location is small, yet intimate, with a nice semi-enclosed patio seating surrounded by a parking lot. I hear lunch time here can get hectic! UPDATE 6/10/15 The lemon chicken is actually quite tasty when it isn't being compared to all the other bites I had for hh. Just finished the last of the leftovers with a little bit of pita a couple of minutes ago. I even added a kalamata olive and a tiny chunk of feta into the mix- delicious! May have to order the chicken again for hh another time. Going to upgrade the rating to a four, since service was attentive and the leftover food still tasted great three days later!
(4)Nicole S.
Great food and service! My server Yamen was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. One of the better servers I have had there. The place gets packed so prepare to wait for lunch sometimes. Very nice ambiance and the staff has improved. I think this location is more welcoming than others I have been to. Great location.
(5)Ken F.
One of the slower Pita jungles I've ever been to. But same good food and service with a great happy hour daily from 3-6. All the items are $2 except for the shrimp and scallops are $3. see photo
(4)Mindy C.
My favorite!! This place is great. Awesome healthy food, well priced, along with a great staff. What more could a girl want?
(5)Renee B.
The food was better than ever tonight and that is saying a lot!! The spinach pasta salad w/ chicken was amazing as was the Quinoa salad. My son loved his chicken, broccoli, cheese crisp & fruit. I have been to the one on Shea 2x & have been disappointed both times. For us, Pita Jungle only exists here and at Desert Ridge. Thanks Lauren (our waitress) for being exceptional.
(5)Dave A.
Had the delicious, grilled vegetable salad for lunch today (added chicken). This location is consistently good. If you're there for happy hour, try the purple haze beer... you won't regret it! ****4 Stars.
(4)Irina H.
A few friends and I stopped by last night to try out this new location, and it's a hit! It's super cute inside, with a large enclosed patio, interesting decor, etc. It's definitely one of the cooler-looking Pita Jungles. The food was delicious - definitely up to par with my expectations based on other locations, and that's saying something wonderful. We ordered a tri-flavor humus, coconut curry soup and the honey sesame ahi salad. Our friends had the shrimp linguine and the Mediterranean platter. The flavors and preparation were excellent on every item. My ahi was perfectly cooked and the salad was lovely, the soup was full of flavor, the humus was large and yummy. The Med platter was packed with an impressive array of items and the shrimp linguine even seemed to have more veggies than usual. The only downside was that the pitas were a little dry. I've gotten several different take-out items from this location, and they were tasty, as well! Check your takeout order before leaving - mine was missing pitas once and they don't include plastic ware by default. The service was just ok, but that's pretty par for the course at PJs. After a few more visits, this might bump up to 5 stars. If you've never been to this delightful local chain before, Pita Jungle serves the most delicious, healthy food for a great price. Almost everything on the menu is incredibly flavorful and never heavy. Suggestions include the famous hummus, the pita and lavosh sandwiches (generous portions bursting with flavor), wonderful lavosh pizzas, and the delicious seared ahi tuna dishes. The side vegetables and potatoes are both amazing, and you can get the veggies steamed, so you can even come here on a diet.
(4)Stacy F.
Headed here for lunch on a weekday since it's close to my job. We went a little earlier than normal lunch hours, since places in Scottsdale fill up quickly around noon. We were greeted and seated right away and the hostess was very welcoming. After a couple of minutes our waiter came over and grabbed our drinks. We both opted for the gyro with roasted potatoes (a little extra to add on the potatoes). Both meals were cooked perfectly and the roasted potatoes were very tasty with a good seasoning on them. The parking lot can be a little tough to navigate during busy hours, so just be aware that if you go at noon, it will most likely take longer to get in and out. Overall: A Good lunch stop (from parking to paying - 45 minutes). You can order ahead and grab-and-go if needed. Servers were nice, food was tasty.
(4)Christian D.
Of all the locations I've been to, I find that this one has the best service and food overall. It's always clean and everyone I come in contact with is friendly and eager to help if needed. Parking is kind of a pain, but theres a huge parking lot right there if you can't find a close spot. I came in with a few friends last week, and as usual we were greeted right away by the hostess. It was lunch time and it was busy, but my friends and I were offered something to drink while we waited and were seated in the time we were told. Our server was attentive and because my friends had never been in before, suggested the hummus trio so they could try all of the different flavors. We got the mahi with pita chips, shwarma wrap and the gyro. Im impressed every time by the generous portions and presentation of the food. As we were finishing up, the manager came over and asked how everything was, which is an extra touch I appreciate being in the industry myself. We finished up eating and left feeling satisfied.
(5)Jamie P.
I got the curry coconut soup. It was different, but good. Worth trying if you are interested in trying a more exotic soup flavor. We tried the appetizer trio with the roasted bell pepper hummus, cilantro jalapeno hummus, and the plain hummus. They pita chips are seasoned and flavorful on their own. The combination of the pita chips + any one of the hummus flavors is really fantastic. The service was alright, a bit slow. Granted, I came with a large party.
(4)Jake J.
So here's my deal. I eat at PJ once maybe twice a week. I go to this location and the one and Desert Ridge all the time. This one every time has runny humus and their tuna is always over cooked but they do fix it. Where the D ridge is always perfect and I mean always. I don't get it....same owners.....I know different cooks, but they need to get on the same page. Also portions are totally different at this location sometimes normal but most of the time smaller than the D Ridge location. Love the food but not consistent what so ever at this location. I now drive the extra couple miles for D Ridge location until this one figures it out.
(3)Nicole S.
They just opened a new Pita Jungle near my work. I've had the opportunity to visit 3 times now. Twice for lunch, and once for dinner. Let me start out by saying, the primary focus of a restaurant should always be the food. You are going to eat. But the secondary focus is the experience. The reason you pay more, and leave a tip is for the experience. I can say, hands down, every single Pita Jungle I visit, the food is extraordinary, and the service is awful. Let's start with the latter, so we can end on a high note. They have a very relaxed vibe, which can sometimes make it hard to figure out who is a server, and who is just looking for the bathrooms. They dress like a hipsters paradise, which is fine, but at the very least a name tag, or apron would REALLY help when trying to track down a server. More recently when I visited for dinner with my folks, we had a young lady, who I assume was named "Karma" based on her necklace. She was nice enough. I arrived separate from my parents, so she brought me a drink. I had to flag her down to order an appetizer. Once my parents arrived, she brought them their drinks and we literally did not see her again for 15 minutes. Not anywhere. She either has an invisibility cloak, or was trying to eat or... something. When we finally ordered, it took another 20 minutes for our food to arrive (1 soup, and 1 pesto pasta?). To her credit, she did refill my fathers lemonade multiple times, and brought him a "fresh one" when it looked watered down. But this was par for the course. I warned my folks about the lackluster service. Now for the food. Everything I have ever had a Pita Jungle has been wonderful. I love the Red Pepper Hummus, as well as the Cilantro Jalapeno. Occasionally the pitas are a bit stale, but at 50 cents a pop, I can't complain. My "go-to" order is the Falafel Hot Pita. It's majestic. All the flavor you could ask for. (though once they forgot the Tahini and it was dry as all heck but still flavorful) I also recently fell in love with the Pesto Pasta. The right amount of Heavy to fill me up, the the right amount of light so I don't feel FULL. All in all, if they could imrpove their service, even just slightly, I'd bump them another star.
(3)Mike S.
A great, new and healthy place to grab tasty pita wraps, hummus or wood stove pizza. Overall (1-5): 5* Food (1-5): 5* Service (1-5): 5* Atmosphere (1-5): 4* Ambiance (1-5): 4*
(5)Lexi M.
Every pita jungle gets 5 stars from me! My favorite restaurant, so maybe a little biased ;) Nonetheless, the consistency is always there with every location. Thanks PJ for always fulfilling my roasted red pepper and hummus with chicken fix...plus the garlic dip! :)
(5)Carol B.
We had the most DELICIOUS dinner at Pita Jungle tonight. The wood fired salmon is superb and the wood fired chicken is equally as amazing. Rick, the manager is very welcoming and makes sure you had a fabulous dining experience. HIGHLY recommend!!!
(5)Isabella K.
Great food and great service. Jackie even gave us a specialized dessert! The air conditioning was fantastic and the beverages were on point. We'll be back for lunch and dinner this week.
(5)Joe P.
Mediocre greek food. Hit or miss service. Nothing is done quickly which makes it an absolutely terrible place for lunch hour.
(3)David S.
My wife and I tried out Pita Jungle for the first time the other night and the food was great! Unfortunately, they brought out a completely different dish then what my wife ordered. I ended up finishing my meal before they brought out the correct meal she ordered. The waitress was very apologetic and nice though. The only reason I gave three stars was bc of the meal mishap. Aside from that the food was great! The place was a tad but on the noisy side too. I ordered a Philly Chicken Pita and my wife ordered the Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Hummus salad with Chicken. The portion sizes were great and both meals tasted good! We will definitely come back for the food. Surely the meal mishap was just a one time thing.
(3)Jessica P.
What a great location! It is pretty new, and I love it because it is super convenient to pop over on my lunch hour. The decor is beautiful; more modern and trendy than many Pita Jungles I've been to, but in an awesome way. They have lovely and unique light fixtures throughout, and the restaurant features a pallette of silver, light blue, and grey tones throughout. There are some neat rustic accents as well, including wooden "banquette" seating on the patio that is just gorgeous. The patio is covered and can be enclosed with plastic "windows" - we sat outside on a day that was just a little cool and it was so comfortable! The indoor section opened to the patio through several sets of nanodoors, which were kept open. The patio seating was very comfortable. We had a wonderful server who was very prompt and checked in regularly. She accidentally dropped a fork at the table next to us (which startled everyone) but she had a great sense of humor about it, apologizing and laughing about making everyone jump a foot. The food was great, as usual - delicious pitas and hummus. I got their Mahi Mahi with Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus, Pita Chips, and pea tendrils. It was very good, although the pita chips were heavily dusted with a red powder that covered my fingers and rubbed off on my face and clothes - I was a disaster by the end! Definitely recommend being careful with those. Pricing is just a little high for a lunch spot, I'd be happier if the items were $1-2 less each, based on the quality, but honestly the setting and service made me overlook that completely. If you're in North Scottsdale and want to hit Pita Jungle for lunch, definitely try this location!!
(5)Katie S.
What a letdown. I've been to the Pita Jungle on Indian School, which was alright, and the one in Tempe, which was really awesome with excellent food and quirky servers...and then there's this one. I guess I shouldn't have built it up so much for my friend, because it was really an awful experience. Our server (Kimberly, I believe her name was), was horrid and unfriendly, speaking to us like we were beneath her-I'm assuming because my friend is clearly butch and didn't fit into this gal's ideal clientele. She was extremely unhelpful. We ordered appetizers and wraps--chicken shawarma for me, gyro for my friend. The server made it clear she couldn't wait for us to leave. She offered us to go boxes within ten minutes of receiving our food. It was shocking for me. I don't get a lot of snooty attitude because I'm feminine and the only thing out of the ordinary is the fact that I sometimes walk with a cane. Maggie and I took a moment to regroup, focus on the food, and not the nasty demeanor of our waitress. We weren't going to let it get in the way of a good meal. Except it wasn't. I don't know what kind of shawarma they were serving that day, but it wasn't the Pita Jungle deliciousness I'm accustomed to. It tasted more like fast food than an awesome Middle Eastern dish. The cilantro jalapeno hummus was okay, but the pita was hard. The cucumber slices were tasty and fresh, and the Purple Haze beer we shared was good. The lettuce in Maggie's gyro was wilted and gross. She picked that out, but the gyro was still sub par. I tried it myself, and it was meh, too. I will say that the guy who ran the food from the kitchen to the table was super friendly, and the other waiter seemed alright. But as far as this place goes, between the hateful waitress and the mediocre food, I was really disappointed. I thought Pita Jungle was better than this.
(1)Emery H.
I love Pita Jungle! I ordered the Mediterranean chicken salad. It was delicious!! Service is good and food is great! Always good!!
(4)Daniel S.
Called in an order for the Philly Steak Pita. The peppers and steak were great. Great flavor. What seemed to be missing was the cheese. Unfortunately, 75% of the cheese was stuck to the foil that the Pita was wrapped in. Memo to the staff...use some wax paper next time. This oversight cost you 2 stars.
(3)Ryan C.
This is a pretty good place to go eat. It's very convenient because it's basically across the street from where I live. They have a good happy hour menu both early and late so that makes for good snacking. The amount of food you get for the money provides value so I'll leave here. That is a very big sticking point for me. One of the reasons I did not get five stars is because it is very loud in there and I honestly think some sound panels would work.
(4)Kendra M.
Food is always consistent at this location - fast and fresh! Our server seemed a bit to overwhelmed to get anything straight. Long wait time to place our order, took forever to get our check even after I gave him my card in advance, and then he swiped and charged me for someone else's bill. I had to tell him item by item what I had ordered so he could re-ring me up correctly. It too me almost 30 minutes to get out of the restaurant upon finishing my food and waiting to pay. I was late getting back to work. NOT PLEASED.
(2)Michael G.
Pita jungle, I have been a loyal fan for what seems like 10 years (you may have not been open that long) but I have been to most of your locations. I started at your Arcadia location as I lived there and have moved out to your not so central locations. I still love you but what has happened to your side salads with your wraps. I counted this time and I got a slice of cucumber, tomato, 3 stripes of onion and olive and 15 shreds of lettuce...... :-0 Crazy! Please add more as I know that lettuce is not a big expense for you guys. Share the love a bit.
(4)Darren J.
Come here quite often for lunch, must have been a bad day. I was here on Friday the 23rd with a group of colleagues. As usual, we ordered a couple plates of hummus - green. As I'm scooping some of it up on my fork, I notice a round green object hiding in my scoop. I assumed it as a jalapeño since the hummus is jalapeño/cilantro.... NOPE. As I inserted that delicious bite of hummus into my mouth, I found that the little green object was a ruse; a rubber band in disguise. I informed our waiter, who was pretty slow on the refills and wasn't quite aware of how to place drinks on the table without excess body contact or reach. He replaced the hummus, not providing any apology. The replacement wasn't even comped. On a positive note the hummus today was much better than last time - rubber band free. As was the service.
(1)Ashley B.
I was so relieved to read the rest of the reviews on what a disappointment this location of pita jungle has been (I thought I was hallucinating). The service is slow, and on more than one occasion the hostess and the servers have acted like they were doing us a favor to provide us with any customer service. It's just odd. I was so excited to see they were going to open this location so close to my house, but the quality of food is not at all like the other pitas, namely the one on Shea. It's really unfortunate because I have to ask myself if I walk to this location but deal with everything mentioned above, or get in my car to drive to another one just to get the quality I expect.
(1)Melanie B.
The roasted cauliflower app was awesome. Wish we had one in Minneapolis.
(4)Kendra Y.
Love this place! The food is always really good and HEALTHY! Prices are reasonable and service is never bad! Will def be back to this place if I visit AZ.
(4)Mike M.
What I love about Pita Jungle is it's consistency. I have dined at three different locations with the same results. The food is very good... I've had many things on the menu, but the new one for me is the Chicken Tikka Marsala. I order without the rice and sub in Mushrooms and Veggies. Amazing dish. Service is always tops!
(4)Leslie B.
Surprising amount of vegan options! I get the cilantro jalepeno hummus or the garlic dip they are just too good. The pita bread is excellent. Prices seem very fitting to the food; not overpriced. Always clean and well-staffed.
(5)Becca N.
You would think with a menu as varied and well executed as the one at Pita Jungle, they would be able to garner more than two stars. Unfortunately, the service here is so unbelievably horrible that I think I was generous in giving any. I'm fairly certain that Pita Jungle only hires ex-cons and starving artists, which I can totally get behind! As long as they're hard working people who are ready to serve. Because after all, you're servers. I'm not asking for extra attention here, just a plate or silverware, or, possibly a facial expression that doesn't make me feel like I'm bothering you when placing my order. Our first visit resulted in 2 incorrect meals and one completely absent meal (after 3 reminders), but we were willing to overlook the terrible service assuming it was an unusually busy night and we came at a crazy time. Tonight was take two, and while the restaurant was much less crowded this time around, the service was still surprisingly horrendous. I'm talking one appetizer arriving long before anything else...INCLUDING THE PLATES. We actually had to get up and ask for plates because our server was in the back with all the other servers comparing tats and hipster jeans rolls. I'm not sure who won because I didn't care about anything other than getting my damn plates. Or napkins. I'd take either one. Total disappointment given that the food is really very good here. But unless you're a masochist looking for a little abuse during dinner (not judging, that's cool if that's what you're into), this is not your place. I'm not sure I'll ever go back, but I gave it a second chance. Maybe the other locations are a little better? The good news is that they can't be much worse.
(2)Aaron C.
The food is alright. Nothing to get too excited about other than that it is healthy. The service can be spotty.
(3)Marvin A.
+++++ Well I'll be a son of a gun +++++ From Yesterdays experience this location appears to of turned the corner ..... in a good way. My Wife, Daughter, Grand Daughter and I had an OUTSTANDING food experience along with great service. I'm now comfortable
(4)Michael T.
this isn't like your fast food place in the mall. This is sit-down dining with a full bar. We had a great meal and uber fantastic service to boot. Nice outdoor area to eat in, but keep in mind this is in a shopping center -- not scenic views. I had the salmon, which was perfectly done. Lots of very healthy meal options here. Definitely will be coming back!
(4)Lauren M.
I love this Pita Jungle! I come here once a week on my lunch break and I always sit at the bar. Matt, who works the bar when I am there, is seriously amazing. He remembers what I drink, my name and it seems he is like that with everyone. Love him -he's super fast too, I don't know how he multi-tasks so well. My food always comes quickly which is appreciated and it always tastes good! I would definitely recommend this location of Pita Jungle to anyone looking for fast service and great food.
(5)Nicole B.
I am a HUGE Pita Jungle fan and was patiently (or impatiently if you ask my husband) waiting for this location to open. Lucky for me, it's super convenient. It is across the street from my work and since I live less than 10 minutes away from work, it's really close to my home as well. That is a huge plus in my book since I can go for lunch or dinner. When it opened, my husband and I went for happy hour. (Happy Hour is between 3-6pm and then a reverse happy hour from 9pm-till close.) When we arrived, the place was packed. Tons of folks waiting at the Hostess station, which is also the To-Go station (since then, the layout has changed slightly so that the hostess is further back as to not crowd the entrance). We put our name on a waiting list and while there was some confusion around who was there first and who was or wasn't on the list, we were seated within 15 minutes. We sat at a bar style table, directly next to the kitchen (we could watch them prep food) and across from the bar. Our waiter was the actual bartender, so he was really busy running back and forth from our table to the bar. This delayed our food and drinks. However, the happy hour pricing is great and I would highly recommend it. The food is also delicious and compared to the other Pita Jungle's around, it tastes the same. Since our first encounter, we have been back three more times. Of these three times, two experiences have been relatively good (really nice waitresses, food/drinks arrived quickly, etc) but one of the experiences was soured with extremely slow service. (Folks seated after us received their drinks/entrees before us. No apologies or real comment on the matter from the wait staff. Must have been an off night?) Overall, I love the food and happy hour. The service is hit or miss. I know they are relatively new, but the location has been open almost 3 months now and I hope they get it together.
(3)Jenifer R.
SO EXCITED to have Pita Jungle so close to our home! Yipee!!!!! If you haven't been OR you have been and you haven't had the "Caramelized Cauliflower with Tahini", YOU MUST ORDER THIS!!! It's a great appetizer and easily shared amongst two people. I love the chicken tiki masala as well, YUMMERS!!!! Of course this location is pretty new so they have "things" to work on but stop by and give them a try!
(4)Gregory C.
Very dependable. Food is good. Service is usually quick. Feels healthy. Good standby/goto restaurant, especially when you want something reliable and reasonably quick but don't want fast food. If tattoos offend you this is not the right place for you because it would appear that tats are mandatory in order to get a job here.
(4)Amy O.
Love this restaurant. The food is fresh and flavorful. I had the chicken pita and a side of hummus. The hummus is obviously home made and not from a big manufacturer. Tastes wonderful. Great atmosphere and friendly wait staff.
(5)Judy T.
9/3 Follow up to message below. Thank you Bettina (Pita Jungle Business Manager) for your reply. It is always nice when a business takes the time to read reviews about their establishments. Would you please let me know if the "substitution policy" has indeed changed for children's menu? What steps are taken to ensure foods are fresh? Mold on pita bread would seem to indicate bread is not fresh. I noticed that many posts over the past several weeks seem to be of a similar nature and while each have been responded to; your response to each seems much the same. How often do you visit each restaurant or have "mystery diners" frequent the restaurant? Perhaps this would help you identify more quickly problem areas. Thank you. 9/2 I have been to this Pita Jungle several times and usually have a good experience. Today was different. My grandson loves the children's options; although he does not like the fruit and always in the past we were able to substitute corn for fruit. Not today. We were told there are no more options. When questioned why the change since corn obviously costs less than fruit, the answer was "I don't know, you could contact corporate". The second problem with today was the pita bread. I showed our waitress it had several areas of green mold on it and she took it to one of the guys by the kitchen. We were sitting by the kitchen so I observed him reach into the big bin with pita bread, pulled one out...looked at it, then tossed it in the trash. Obviously another one with mold. They brought another pita bread to the table and this was free of mold. The comment was "sometimes they come out of the oven that way". Now that was something I had never heard before. One of the managers who knew about the mold issue walked by the table and never even stopped to say something. Certainly not a great dining experience and not a great customer experience. Not sure I will return.
(3)Kj J.
Great tasty food at reasonable prices Try the chicken Swarma much delicious Tapas are fantastic!
(4)Eh O.
Great service and the food @ this location has always been spot on...different story on other locations! I think lyndsey was a server of mine a few times and was always on target with every step of service on all her tables i saw. Great bartender/manager too!
(5)Brad S.
Always solid food. Fresh and made to order. I love the jalapeno cilantro hummus. The best part of this restaurant is they will work with you if you have any diet restrictions.
(4)Kelsey C.
I get the chicken pasta salad every time and am never disappointed! My boyfriend and I also love going their for happy hour when we get off work at 5. They have great 3 dollar margaritas and hummus!
(5)Eva K.
This was my first time going to Pita Jungle, though I've heard good things from my boyfriend's sister, who lives nearby. All in all, eating here was a pleasurable experience. The food was non-greasy, and if you have kids the menu has good options for them to choose from. Plus, the happy hour here is great! (So, I've heard. Just by looking at the menu, I loved the prices.) Our waiter, Anthony, was very helpful and checked on us often to make sure we were well taken care of. As for food, we ordered starters: jalapeño hummus, spanakopita, tzatziki, and the greek pita. Also, the mushrooms. Delicious! Wish there was one of these near me in LA!
(4)Ron A.
Why isn't there a Pita Jungle in every city in America? I've been hearing about this place for a while now from all my Arizona peeps. So when I finally made plans to visit the dry heat desert of Scottsdale, Pita Jungle was at the top of my list of places to go. I browsed through some of the reviews here and have come to the conclusion that Yelpers in Arizona either have the highest (maybe even unattainable) standards or they are just a bunch of Negative Nancies. My experience was perfect. My server, Delaney, was knowledgeable and witty. Having never been there before she directed me to get some great dishes which included the Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus which tasted like a fresh creamy treat from heaven. I also had the Chicken Tikka Masala which infused coconut with the most wonderful masala sauce I've had in my life. One of two things now has to happen. Pita Jungle becomes the next Chipotle and starts popping up all over the country or I'm considering moving to the Scottsdale area and buying a place within walking distance of Pita Jungle.
(5)Rachelle D.
This PJ's food is as good as any of the others, which is excellent. We ordered the hummus trio for starters, and a chicken philly and Greek gyro for the main entrees. Both were hot, delicious, and we wanted for nothing insofar as the food goes. A couple things that seem to be a recurring theme in this area is the lack of enthusiasm in the staff. Maybe it's the local youth who work in restaurants around MMR, but there is a general malaise about them that you don't find in other parts of town. Another thing many restaurants do that I find annoying is seat you RIGHT on top of another table even though there are many others available! I know this helps the server maintain his/her section, but it's annoying to overhear the next table's conversations when I don't NEED to! Please take note of this, PJ. : ) Other than that, this place is awesome and we look forward to riding our bikes down here to HH.
(5)S C.
Once again you messed up. When a person asks to not have items included such as onions or raisins it means they do not want them!!! Also ripe cucumbers are not soft and are not discolored. Yours consistently are both of these. I have tried you many times but after this take out disaster I'm done with you Pita Jungle. You simply stink!!!
(2)Brian Y.
As a big fan of PJ for the past decade, it pains me to say that my experience tonight at their newest location was bad. Not just so-so or meh, but bad. First off, they had multiple tables open but refrained from seating us because there were 9 of us in our party. We said we would split into two table but we were told even if we did that, they didn't want to overload their kitchen, If seating two tables will overload the kitchen, then you've got kitchen issues. Secondly, we waited over an hour for our food. We watched other tables get seated after we were, receive their food, and finish before we were served. I know they usually have their food out fast, like in 5 to 10 minutes so to wait over an hour was a disappointment to say the least. When I did receive my meal, it tasted like it had been sitting under heat lamps, which it likely had been for a long time. I know this is a new location, but I sure hope they get their kinks worked out because this evening's experience was.....bad. As a consolation, the decor is nice and the hostesses were very nice.
(2)Lauren H.
I've been here twice now. The first time just a few weeks ago we were seated for 20mins before someone asked is if we were being helped. The waiters/waitress's literally looked at us, clearly saw we weren't being helped and then proceeded to avoid all eye contact. The second time was last night and I have now spent all night and the whole day suffering from food poisoning (I'll spare you the graphic details). Given it was all I ate yesterday it's clear where it came from. 3 days away from Christmas..... Awesome!My husband & kids thank you.
(1)Lisa C.
After 5 or 6 trips to this location, I can't say I've had a bad meal though service was slow on a couple of occasions. I love the hummus, they have a few different kinds and you really can't go wrong with any of them, baba ganoosh is delicious, spanakopita, lentil salad, black bean burger, veggie garden wrap - all really good choices. Falafel pita is awesome but the hummus and tabbouleh pita is outrageous. They give you big portions of hummus and tabbouleh with a pita on the side, it's the one leftover I consistently eat. My husband raved about the Gambas Con Ajo. I would like the option of a whole wheat pita and I wish they were warm when they are served on the side but that's really just my Pita Jungle wish list, not a complaint. The parking is good here too so that's another plus.
(4)Kim W.
This was my 2nd visit and probably last. My gyro was just OK and we were charged for an extra beer. Waitress was pleasant and corrected the bill. Besides the mediocre food, really don't enjoy the staffs overly casual dress and that they only seem to hire young people with as many tattoos as possible. Kills the atmosphere for me.
(2)Ryan C.
*UPDATE* After I had my initial disappointing experience at this location I was told to contact the store manager and I decided to give them another try. The new manager Mike was genuinely interested in the past experience I had and wanted to rectify the issue. I appreciate the service that he showed my family and I. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. Our server was also fantastic. It seems like they have completely worked out any issues they had, which is to be expected in a new restaurant. I would definitely recommend this location, top notch.
(5)Hil P.
I've been dining at Pita Jungle for the past 13 years and this location is the worst! Food is good but that's a Pita Jungle guarantee. Service average but again common to all Pita Jungles. It's the seating arrangement and the extreme volume. EVERYTHING ECHOS!! Hurts my ears, it's positively headache inducing. Eat at Pita Jungle but pick another location.
(2)Laura B.
Food is very good. It is great to have another healthy option close by. I love Mediterranean food, so in that regard they had me at hello. Though the waitress was very friendly, service was slow. I think they might want to add more staff if they are going to do table service. And the room was freezing - I mean really arctic. So much so that I had trouble enjoying my meal. I will definitely be back, but next time for takeout:)
(4)Ken D.
Curry salad delicious...mixed hummus platter delicious...recommend these highly...Pretty much everything is good here.
(5)joni g.
Food is good, service is also good. A group of us met here for a work day lunch and our food was presented to the table really fast. However, while we were sitting at the table our conversation started about how we could not tell the staff from the patrons. In fact the patrons were dressed better than the staff. No shirts that say "Pita Jungle"and in some instances the waitress's had barely any clothes on at all. This is Scottsdale! not a beach hut and a stripper lounge. We were somewhat turned off by all the skin, tattoos, butt cheeks and camel toes. C'mon management bring some class to the joint.
(3)Patrick H.
Welcome to the neighborhood Pita Jungle. The food is as good as the other locations and the service is very friendly. I wish the bar area was a little larger. The outside patio is a great option on nice days.
(4)Ashley P.
I love, love, love Pita Jungle. Always have. Was stoked when they opened their DR location, now this one. But....but. I feel like there's been a change since the first time I went to a Pita Jungle and when I went today. Same great menu, I think the food still tasted great, but I didn't feel the same sort of energy or enthusiasm or...something...that I have felt before when I've been to PJ. I came here during a busy lunch hour, and I truly felt like just another customer that they wanted to rush out the door. Our server was fine, but not great. The food was reliable, but there was no pizzazz like I have seen and felt before. Also, this location is very small and the tables were cramped. I could barely hear my table mate because it was so loud. The need to invest in some soundproof something, because it is way too noisy in there. I will come back because it is so close to work, but I just didn't "feel" that something special I have felt before.
(3)Chrissy D.
Our server, Shelly, was fantastic! She was very attentive, excellent service !!! Fans in restaurant still create uncomfortable freezing....broiled chicken salad and steak gyro were perfect. Try the baba ganoush (spelling?) best in town! Inside tables are a bit cheap and wobbly....
(4)I M.
I can see that there are two other reviews here, another from a big PJ fan, Brian. Similar experience. We ordered some staples that we normally get at other PJ locations. Got the Humus with Grilled Chicken. Chicken was dry, reddish (too much paprika?) and no flavor. Not the juicy grilled-to-perfection chicken that we're used to getting at the other locations. Tabuli salad did not have enough dressing and was sandy - they didn't soak the wheat enough?, and the the rice was undercooked in the grape leaves wraps. Not to mention, the tables are flimsy and cheap looking, wobble, and just an overall horrible experience. We paid, and before walking out, decided to share this feedback directly with the manager. She mentioned that they were still trying to work out kinks, and mentioned that she went through the stuffed grape leaves we returned with the chef and agreed that it was undercooked -- which didn't stop her from serving it to others right as she was talking to us! We also waited ~ 40 minutes for our food. Was barely warm, and we had our 2 year old daughter who loved mac and cheese, but this one came cold and clunky, so she said "I don't like this mac and cheese!". Very disappointing. It is worth to drive the extra few miles to the Shea location.
(1)Chelle K.
Wow! Talk about delicious! So I'm having a Lavosh pizza here at Pita Jungle and it is absolutely amazing. Service has been awesome since the moment I walked through the door, and the environment is just really chill. Definitely found a new lunchtime favorite.
(5)Karim A.
Love the food here, but the service on the patio is horrible in an epic way. My son and I sat here for a long time before a waitress even made eye contact. Actually asked the friendly hostess to send someone over to acknowledge we were at a table in her section. I wish it was super busy or something to explain the miss.
(3)Courtney N.
Deceive your diet! Indulge in any of the appetizers and entrees knowing your feeding your body with something that's not only nutritious but tastes delicious! Sure bets are the Caprese salad, Chicken Shawarma, and Pesto Lavosh Turkey Wrap. Prices are under $15 and portions are generous.
(5)Max H.
So I have been to this place quite a few times, and seeing that I life right around the corner it's very convenient for me and the food has always been great. The reverse happy hour is my favorite time to go because it's great food at a great price ($2 per item). The last few times I have been there I sat at the bar and had the best service ever from a waitress by the name of Jaclyn. Not only was she easy on the eyes but her service and attention to detail was top notch. We had great conversation the entire time but it certainly didn't take away from the other patrons that were sitting at the bar. They got the same level of service that I was receiving. All in all this place is great and if you go sit at the bar or ask for Jaclyn, it will be the best service you get.
(5)Sheila C.
This is the best place in town for kids meals. They are healthy with large portions, and the kids actually like to eat them. I gave them 3 stars because I find the wait staff to be less than enthusiastic. They'll take your order, but act like they are doing you a favor. When I told my waitress the kids were starving and please bring out their food as soon as it is ready, no to wait for the adult meals, she almost rolled her eyes. Who does that?
(3)J C.
Been going to pita jungles since they originally opened (shea location). The food is always great and prices/quantity is always way fair. Recently I started going to this location realizing a server that used to be to the pita closer to my house is now serving at this location. Always having exceptionally great service and fun conversations with one of pitas best servers, Zach W.
(5)Derek N.
When it first opened the service was horrible. I think we went 5 weeks straight before we got service that didn't get the order wrong. However, since then it has been the same fabulous service and food we are accustomed to at the Chandler location.
(4)Amy S.
I've been here many times throughout the last good five or so years, and I have been mostly happy with the restaurant. I would honestly probably give 3.5 stars, but I can't. The service is very friendly; however, one time I went and it took over an hour to receive food. That was unusual, though, as they are normally very good about service. Their food is delicious, I would recommend the beef gyro and the broiled chicken pita, both scrumptious! This is great for a casual dinner or lunch.
(4)Greg S.
Let me preface this review by stating that I am writing about the service, as the food at Pita Jungle has always been excellent and I have never had a bad eating experience here. However, they truly need to work on their customer service and staffing issues. My last trip to the Pita Jungle on Frank Lloyd Wright had my girlfriend and I sitting in an empty restaurant waiting 15 minutes for drinks that never arrived. We decided to just leave, which not one member of the staff asked us to stay or possibly didn't even notice. It was embarrassing and disrespectful, as we felt like we were intruders and unwanted. Also, we have never once been approached by management to ask us about our meals, experience, etc. in the entire year that we have been eating there. This place needs to take a lesson from Four Peaks customer service, as they get it perfect every time. I will most definitely still eat Pita Jungle's food, but will get it to go, as I don't want to impose upon them again.
(2)Jerery T.
We ordered 2 yellow fin tuna salads and one was way over cooked and other was perfectly seared you would figure cook would notice huge diferrence between the 2 and had one small dressing not enough for a 1/4 salad. Also ordered a salmon salad and got some spicy chicken dish instead stay away bad service bad food.
(2)Alex C.
I simply love this place. I love it so much that I have no shame admitting my membership in that oft-derided (by patrons and employees alike) class of people known as "regulars." While its proximity to my house is a bonus, I go for two reasons: the food and the staff. I've sampled pretty much everything on the menu, and I like most of it. For the price, it's hard to find a better casual Mediterranean-Lebanese-and-surrounding-areas inspired restaurant with reasonable prices and quick service (sometimes the food comes out too fast!). I am partial to the falafels and all of the lavash wraps (highlights include the turkey pesto and the lavash shwarma), but there are some hidden gems that you might not expect to be as savory as they are (I'm looking at you, garlic mushrooms and cold salads). The place can be busy and a bit noisy during lunch and dinner, but I've hardly ever had to wait. If, however, you're not satisfied with the table situation, I highly recommend the bar. It is more comfortable than it looks, and, if you come on the right night, you'll get to enjoy the company of Pita Jungle's veteran bartender, Jaclyn, who pours a mean chai (they do have those) and can tell when your drink needs a refill even when it appears that your drink is not in her direct line of sight (this is the true sign of an experienced restaurateur)*. This may possibly be the most important legacy of her time in the trenches of the Old Town Scottsdale club scene, her seeming clairvoyance in all matters related to beverages. The pleasures of the bar, however, are not limited to the fact that my food is always prepared exactly to my not-so-elaborate specifications, or that my glass is never more than half-empty. At this point, the food plays second fiddle to Jaclyn's acerbic, but refreshing personality. Her company has become an enjoyable part of my twice-weekly (often thrice) Pita Jungle excursions, especially when all it takes to upgrade to first class is the delivery of a piece of chocolate, however small. A bartender who is always on her toes, and whose conversation is a welcome respite from the soul-wasting, quotidian struggle with traffic, work, and the other assorted charms of adulthood, is proof enough that life can be enjoyable. While this review has perhaps morphed into an elaborate panegyric about the unacknowledged gem of Pita Jungle's staff, the other reviews on this site are proof enough that service counts just as much as food, and this place excels at both. It is nothing short of a proverbial breath of fresh air in the Scottsdale restaurant scene, which has been stuffy for some time. And this despite the fact that they serve Pepsi, not Coke. *Perhaps a technically incorrect use of the word "restaurateur," but it sounded good, didn't it?
(5)Naomi S.
We have been waiting for PJ to open at this location! They have not disappointed on any of the 4 occasions (plus one take out). We have been lucky enough to have the same server every time. He's very attentive and thoughtful. The hostesses have all been warm and every time we visit, a manager stops by to check on us. We never stray from the chicken and hummus with a side of caramelized cauliflower. I'm salivating just typing about it. The kids menu is full of healthy options and they are great about accommodating substitutions. Pita Jungle is always my first choice whenever we go out. I'm so excited to have this new location so close to home!
(5)John P.
Gave them another chance and the quality still seems to be the same; poor. The Greek salad had gigantic pieces of lettuce that were barely cut, tomatoes that were green on the inside and the salad had barely any feta cheese (that's the best part about a Greek salad!). Still, after all these months, a total disappointment. It's like the people in the kitchen have no clue what good food should look and taste like. Or they just don't give a damn.
(2)angela m.
Love Pita Jungle! They have tons of good-looking, healthy things on their menu, but I always stick with a few of my favorites because they are so good (hummus with chicken, chicken shawarma pita, grilled vegetable salad). Their kids meals are fabulous. My son loves them and they are nutritionally balanced, not your regular Happy Meal or nuggets and fries. I confess to once getting two of them to go and acting like there was another kid in the car but my three year old and I ate them. Also, try the Happy Hour where they have lots of yummy snacks for a very reasonable price. I have not had any problems with the service or attitude. I like this location a bit better than the Shea one because it's quieter, partially the acoustics, I think, but it may also be a little less busy since it's newer.
(5)John B.
As usual the food was great, the service was friendly and the price was right. This is a special restaurant in our neighborhood and it is both family friendly and a great date night. It has become our once-a-week fix.
(5)Zack F.
Excellent food, and outstanding service. I am so glad they have finally opened Pita Jungle close to where I live.
(5)Dave M.
This is a good restaurant. yelp is insane. The bad reviews should be removed. If you think you can do better open your own restaurant. #justsayin
(5)Dana C.
This place presently surprised me. Great food, great atmosphere and a full bar with happy hour!
(5)John F.
My girlfriend and I shared the seared tuna and hummus appetizer and it was great! We both had the salmon over the spinach and mashed potatoes for our entrees. I substituted mushrooms for the potatoes. Everything tasted great! Great wait staff and casual atmosphere. I would suggest going early morning when they open or after the lunch rush they get very busy during peak hours.
(5)Kristina W.
As always, love the Pita Jungle food. The atmosphere is lacking. Very cold, sterile, and I'm not one to enjoy cold metal seating.
(3)Sandra R.
I was so excited to hear that PJ opened next to my work! I love how trendy the decor is and the food is even better! I could eat that grilled chicken and hummus everyday if I could! Last time I tried the Grilled Veggie salad, it was a large portion and delish!
(5)David R.
Went here for lunch today. Service was quick, my gyro tasted great, and my server Ann Marie rocked! Will definitely go back.
(4)Ajna S.
It's always a great experience going to this pita jungle location. The staff is always friendly and the food is always great.
(5)Wile e C.
Was very happy to see PJ in my neighborhood. Delicious and consistent as always. We were greeted properly by the hostess upon arrival then ushered to our table. The service was good and got the drinks right away. We will be back very soon.
(5)Andrea P.
I absolutely love this location and go there almost daily! Matt, at the bar, is super friendly and always makes sure our orders are perfect!
(5)Liz C.
I recently ate at your location. I sat at the bar and was served by Jaclyn...by far one of the most personable individuals I've met. Despite the fact that the restaurant was relatively crowded, Jaclyn made sure that I had what I needed. She made some great recommendations and the drink I had was delicious. I definitely plan on visiting again and have recommended your restaurant to family friends who live in the area. :)
(4)Randi W.
It took a long time to get waited on here. When the food came it was cold and didn't even taste good. If you don't get the chair with the arms it is very uncomfortable and I saw several people trying to switch their chair. The server never asked us if we wanted to order dessert and just dropped off the bill. Could not get a refill on the drink cause no server was ever around. He just dropped the food and left. I wrote to corporate about this and never got a reply. At least if they told me they would try better I would go back, but with poor food and service and no corporate customer service I don't see any reason to eat here. If you do want to I suggest you bring earplugs, yes it is that loud! Oh, also my son tried to call in a take-out order and they put him on hold so long and no one ever came back so he ate somewhere else.
(1)Jenna T.
I'm pretty disappointed to write this review as I LOVE every other Pita Jungle I've been to. However, as other reviews have stated, this location is really struggling. I've been a few times now and service has always been very slow. It was better tonight, but the food was the big problem. We ordered hummus and pita, and though it came out quickly, when passing the pita around we noticed one of them was soggy and covered in some type of pink/red stain. Turns out they put a paper towel in the bottom of the pita bin and we just literally got the bottom of the barrel that had been sitting on the towel. Not sure how sanitary it is to serve that. I ordered the lavosh shawarma wrap which I've had many times at other locations. This time, it came out with no sauce on it and I had to ask for the sauce. By the time it came out, the lavosh had dried out and the whole thing fell apart. Also, the side salad had no dressing on it, and I had to get a side of dressing for that too. My husband's also didn't have dressing on it. Overall, it was (another) really disappointing trip to this location. We have such high hopes because it's in our neighborhood, but both my husband and myself said we'd rather make the trip to other locations rather than come back here. I know they haven't been open that long, so hopefully they work things out.
(2)Chris M.
As one other reviewer also stated, I got food poisoning from this establishment. How can I tell? Well I had lunch there yesterday at 2:30 and then just watched it come all back up a half hour ago. I ate 17.5 hours ago. Food shouldn't sit in your stomach for more than 8 hours. Didn't even eat anything in between because I felt progressively worse after lunch. Like everyone else is saying...go to the one on Shea, never had a problem with that place ever and I've lost count if how many times I've been there.
(1)Sam H.
After a crazy long day of work I decided to go grab a quick bite to eat at this new location close to my office. I am a long time customer of Pita Jungle and very familiar with the menu and quality of food. While I can't say I've visited every Pita Jungle in the Phoenix area, I can honestly say that this was the best service I have ever had at a Pita Jungle. My server's name was Kelsey and she made the entire experience worth coming back. Kelsey was quick to point out item's that were new to me on the menu, and catch me up to speed with the drink specials. This to me is often something servers overlook. I was happy to kick off my visit with a margarita, on special, and have everything else delivered in a timely manner. Kelsey was also quick to keep the table clean and bring me my check when I was ready to head home. Thanks again Pita Jungle for hiring this amazing server! I will be back!
(4)Rosie L.
First time my bf was medication and didn't remember the first time we ate here. He hated the first time. Bland. Gyros NOT from a big wheel of meat. Seemed like vegetarian gyros. Well he remembers yesterday and how bad it was. He thinks he got those gyros in prison. 20 years ago. Yipes.
(1)Sue p.
Not Your Typical Pita Jungle I sadly have to say I agree with the other reviewers who were disappointed with their experiences here. I suggested returning there this evening but my husband turned it down, too, after our initial try a couple of months ago where we were pretty much ignored when we walked in before the hostess sauntered up to station, more or less grunted at us and we followed her to a table that was thisclose to the one next to us. The atmosphere was not at all like any of the other PJs at which we've dined - sterile looking, dismal and dingy - my husband's main reason for passing it up this evening. Plus the wait for service and our courses was fairly long. Nothing impressive to consider returning although in all fairness for a proper review, I suppose we ought to consider doing so. In their defense, they're a new establishment and perhaps working on getting some kinks out. Still doesn't make up for the decor and uncomfortable feeling of sitting in such close proximity to other diners.
(1)Laurie C.
I too am a big Pita Jungle fan, and have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the new FLW/Thompson Peak location. I called today around 3 p.m. and placed a take-out order for the lentil fatoush salad, which I've had many, many times at other locations and always thoroughly enjoyed. Upon arriving, I was a bit surprised to see how small the restaurant actually is, based upon the size of their Shea and Tatum locations - I'm sure it has to be difficult getting a table during typical lunch and dinner times. Also guessing that parking might be an issue; the area right outside the restaurant is not very large. Obviously the Safeway shopping center has other parking areas to handle the overflow but it could potentially be a hike - not ideal when it gets hot. Anyways, long story short, my salad was waiting for me, I paid, and brought it home. Opened it up and discovered they forgot to put in the salad dressing. Ate it without, consoling myself how many fewer calories I was consuming without the dressing, but it was pretty disappointing - the dressing is a huge component of the salad. Also disappointing were the onions in it - the carmelized ones were burnt, and the raw chopped red was overwhelmingly strong. Even the cucumbers had an odd taste to them. I think I'll continue to visit the Shea location until this one has been up and running a bit longer - they seem to have some kinks to iron out.
(2)Larry D.
We ordered the food and it came cold. They replaced it in a timely manner and it was very good. me Very good value for the money. Very noisy.
(4)Frank S.
Jaclyn was an awesome! It was my second time there. I sat at the bar and had a few drinks and took food to go. The gyro is great!
(5)Sarah B.
We stopped in tonight because we had heard rave reviews about the one on Shea blvd.......this clearly is not the same owner,...... We were seated right away by a shabbily dressed hostess who didn't say too much, then a waitress with no name tag, a tank top with her breasts showing and tattoos all over gave us our menus and walked away......she came back a few minutes later and took our order.....as this was going on, I watched a server with a baseball cap on serve food to tables with gloves on and garnish or whatever he was doing with the same pair of gloves.....now mind you, gloves are fine, but when you then proceed to wipe off whatever got on your gloves on the butt of your pants, that's where I draw the line at nasty!!..I then read some of the reviews on here and was horrified that more than one review had complained of food poisoning!!!! Oh hell no!!!! I told my husband we need to go, and told him what I had observed, and the reviews on here.....we booked it on out of there before our food even came.....I will not return......not unless they clean up their sloppily dressed wait staff and teach them some " clean" ways to serve food and proper ways to dress.....get them some nice t shirts with your logo on it or something....and for gods sake, a name tag!!...people serving things in a tank top with breasts exposed isn't my idea of professional or clean......and clearly if people are getting food poisoning, maybe someone needs to teach the cooks a little more about food safety.
(1)Salma T.
Always excited to see new Pita Jungle locations. Food is great as always. Will go back soon.
(5)K H.
I am a huge PITA JUNGLE fan and have been going to the Shea location for years. I recently took my husband to the FLW location. He's never been to PITA. He loved it! The service was great, the atmosphere was great and the food was outstanding (as usual). If you havent' been, you're missing out on a nice dining experience!
(5)Fran B.
Beware of Tapas at Pita Jungle: While I like Pita Jungle's food, beware everyone of what Pita Jungle labels and markets as "Tapas". While Tapas means small plates in Spain and the world over (and I have experienced it in Spain, London, LA and many other cities), Pita Jungle seems to be using the label Tapas to ripoff customers with "teaspoon servings". I got 2 meager shrimp for $1.50 each and two paltry mussels for the same amount. They must be laughing all the way to the bank, while I went home hungry. What's more, when I earnestly brought this up to the manager, he patronized me asking me if I knew what Tapas was. Clearly it is he, who does not know what Tapas means, or he wouldn't take that attitude with customers. If you are going to market your company on serving Mediterranean food like Pita Jungle does, at least do your research and market, serve & employ staff who know what it really means and serve small plates...not teaspoon servings. It's just more honest.
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