La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria

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  Antonio T 2 months ago

  4.0

  I don’t know if this makes complete sense, but La Grande Orange may have been one of the most comfortable sandwich experiences I’ve ever had. Is it a grocery store? A deli? A casual café? A place to sit with your laptop and work for a while? Honestly… it’s all of those things, and somehow it works. Maybe it was the genuinely friendly staff the moment I walked in—something my slightly cynical Boston upbringing isn’t always prepared for—but the whole place just felt welcoming. I actually wished I had been hungrier, if only to justify hanging out longer. Several staff members recommended the stacked turkey sandwich, which normally wouldn’t excite me because I’m a little turkey’d-out lately. But I’m glad I listened. Something about the combination—maybe the mustard and the havarti—just worked perfectly. Clearly I’ve been doing something wrong with my own turkey sandwiches at home. I paired it with a seasonal creamsicle matcha, which turned out to be the ideal companion to the sandwich. I’m new to Arizona, and finding places that instantly feel like a regular spot can take time. Happy to say La Grande Orange might have just become mine.

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  The Curated Phoenician 4 months ago

  4.0

  We finally made it here for coffee after having to skip it last Saturday because we couldn't even find a parking spot. Heads up: parking is very limited and can be a major challenge. The space is incredibly busy. If you aren't a fan of crowds or "bumping into people," this might not be your spot. It was packed even on a Friday morning! Between the high energy and the very loud music, having a conversation was pretty difficult. The Highlights: • The Gift Shop: Really cute and well-curated. • The Food: They offer a massive variety, from a full breakfast/lunch menu to a pizzeria. The "grab-and-go" salads looked particularly delicious and fresh. The Coffee: I had a mocha and David had a drip coffee. My mocha was... interesting. It had a unique flavor—I could swear there was a hint of orange in there—but it wasn’t quite to my personal taste. Summary: While it's a neat spot with a lot to look at, the combination of the parking struggle, the noise level, and the crowds means I probably wouldn't make a special trip back just for coffee. Great for people-watching and quick food, though!

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  Dulce N. 6 months ago

  3.0

  ÑThis place offers a very warm and comforting atmosphere, perfect for spending a pleasant time. I’ve been here twice—both on cold, rainy days—so having such a cozy environment feels wonderful. The potato soup and tomato soup are delicious, and I really love the Margherita pizza. The service is very good. The only downside, which happened on both visits, is that the food is served cold. The soup, the pizza—everything came out cold. I’m not a fan of that because the wrong temperature can really change the whole tasting experience.

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  Angie White 6 months ago

  2.0

  Let me preface this by saying that I have eaten at this restaurant several times and absolutely love it—I am only posting this so the restaurant can fix the issue moving forward. I ordered a to-go order the other day, and unfortunately found a live bug in my sandwich (see photo) I think probably because the back door is right in the kitchen and a bug probably snuck in right before the lid was placed on. Either way, it would probably be good to quality check the meals before sending them out to customers—the bug was right near the top and I didn’t even have to move things around to see it.

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  Avk602 3 months ago

  1.0

  Call me whatever you want. However when you pay $9 for a slice of cake that you don't need, you'd like some consistency. This won't be my first bad experience with shrinkflation here. But I'll tell you it'll be my last. I realize I don't keep their lights on with my patronage, from here forward I'll keep my chump change in my pocket.. Less than an inch, while the other slices in the case were clearly an inch/ inch and a quarter. I have been in construction the last 4 years and you learn how to size. Anyway that's my rant. Thx for the let down.

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  Antonio T 3 months ago

  4.0

  I don’t know if this makes complete sense, but La Grande Orange may have been one of the most comfortable sandwich experiences I’ve ever had. …

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  The Curated Phoenician 5 months ago

  4.0

  We finally made it here for coffee after having to skip it last Saturday because we couldn't even find a parking spot. Heads up: parking is very limited and can be a major challenge. …

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  Vembu 3 months ago

  4.0

  Amazing food as usual We were there on a Sunday ( May 3) for lunch and we found the piped in music was a little too loud We had to move outside to continue chatting as we kept shouting at each other indoors 😅 The music was far too jarring Maybe a gentler and instrumental music in the background would be more appropriate At times we felt we were competing with the music

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  MicheleC106 11 months ago

  5.0

  Fun gift shop, restaurant and bar. Bar is in a separate room. Gift Shop has lots of great items including food. The best menu items: Caesar Salad, Margherita Pizza, and a bottle of Le Quattro Terre Barbera. Perfect service too. Parking is limited so early evening is best.

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  olgag939 1 year ago

  1.0

  It's a real shame that LGO makes such wonderful pastries, but fails to provide a good overall customer experience. The store layout is cramped and confusing, with no clear system for where to wait or pick up your order -- both happen in the same crowded spot. The loud music made it hard to communicate, and when I asked the cashier to come closer to the display case so I could place my order, she told me to "maybe, just read," which felt dismissive. I don't blame her -- it's clear the setup and environment make it difficult for staff to do their jobs well. I had a similar experience a few years ago and decided to give it another try, hoping things had improved. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. Management really needs to take note. With just a few improvements, this could be a fantastic spot -- but until then, it's a frustrating place to visit.

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  curiosityseeker19 1 year ago

  5.0

  Large dessert bar and pizzeria. The pizzas look so good here. It's a cool pizzeria, bakery, gelato parlour, homemade drinks, sandwich shop made fresh. It's a restaurant, grocery store, large selection of bottled or canned beverages, candies, gift shop, t shirt shop, souvenir shop and pre made salads to go. Very fun and interesting store all under one roof. Dine in area, take away many outdoor seating as well from small tables to picnic tables, all in shade. Very popular with the locals. Specializes in pizza, sandwiches, gelato and desserts. I came here for the Grateful Spoon Gelato which is confusing at first because the exterior doesn't advertise their gelato but instead their pizza. I highly recommend the BBQ chicken wings. Napkins and plastic utensils at the dine in restaurant area. Very friendly staff at this busy joint. Must be a well kept secret. Check out the grocery beverage section, large number of choices.

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  shapiro2015 2 years ago

  4.0

  This pizzeria saved our marriage and our dining experiences in a recent visit to the area. My husband was sick of trying "fancier" restaurants and walking away very disappointed. So I offered him a visit to a pizzeria. So glad we tried this place. The pizza and salads were delicious. Generous portions and a delightful waitress topped off the experience. Highly recommend.

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