La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria

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.

La Grande Orange — what can I say? One of my absolute favorite spots in Phoenix! 🌵✨ Everything here is fresh and absolutely to die for. The tuna melt? Perfection. The pancakes and desserts? Incredible. The salads? So fresh and flavorful. Even the iced tea and coffees are spot on. Whether it’s morning, noon, or night, this place never disappoints. A must-visit when you’re in Phoenix! 💛

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.

I will return again. And again. The food here is perfect. The service was not bad at all considering this place was full the whole time we were here. Everything tasted like it was made with care. The Gladiator Pizza: get it. Of course I upgraded it with bacon. Also had the Caesar salad and wasn't disappointed with the size. If you're looking for an IPA, get the Harland Brewing Company Hazy IPA to start off your meal. Very good. There's a tiny grocery store and gift shop next to it and you can spend 30 minutes walking around. Looking everything. Nice gifts.

Such a cute location! I love that their coffee shop open at 6am and has an outdoor cafe for those out for morning walks, AND they’re open till 10pm so I could get a latte at night too if I want to. The pizza is delicious, the gift shop is adorable, and the gelato is delicious. My top recommendation is the horchata latte, hot or iced!

The pizzas came quickly, and the gelato was really good. Also the waiter was a chill guy 👍. I recommend a classic cheese pizza with lots of fresh Parmesan, and an advocato pizza (the lemon zest made it 5x better). And idk where they get/make their ranch but it was quality.

One of my favorite places to eat in the valley. The pizza is great, the bakery is fantastic, and all the food is made with care and great ingredients. Lots of great food at the market. One of the best breakfast sandwiches in town. Parking is limited, so please keep that in mind if you come at peak lunch and dinner hours. Its next to Postino Arcadia with a just adds to the LGO reputation and buzz.

Love the store atmosphere and music! Saturday & Sunday morning are busy and enjoyable to see families, kids, beautiful babies and cute Dogs, I’ve tried their Unlimited Drip Coffee Options, iced Matcha Tea is good, delicious pastries which you can politely ask them to warmup, freshly hand tossed/baked Pizzas, the staff usually is friendly : )

Best pizza anywhere. Margherita pizza with housemade sausage and ricotta cheese, absolutely fire. Great service at the high top community table. Cool atmosphere. Best gelato as well. ***Parking is absolutely terrible

The food here is pretty good overall, a little over-prices, but the customer service and staff attitude are seriously lacking. This morning, I placed a pickup order over the phone and drove to the restaurant to get it. They have a designated pickup area, but all the spots were full, so I parked further away--no big deal. When I tried calling to let them know I was there, no one answered, so I went inside. As soon as I got to the register, I was met with blank stares from the staff. No greeting, no acknowledgment--so awkward. I told them I was there to pick up my order, and they handed me the food without saying a single word. That was the entire interaction. I felt like I was being judged by high school girls who think they're better than you. I don't understand why the staff can't even do the bare minimum, like greeting customers or being polite. It makes the whole experience feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. The owners really need to step up and train their staff because this has been a recurring issue. This place has so much potential, but the lack of effort from the employees ruins it. Customer service is such an important part of any business, and if a restaurant can't deliver even basic respect or friendliness, it doesn't deserve a good rating. It's frustrating and disappointing, to say the least.

This place is cute! They service great pizza and salads! We got the rocket man as it had spicy Fresno chilies, but sadly it wasn't but still was a good with all of the veggies. The best part about the pizza was the vegan cheese! I am dairy free and finding good cheese for pizza is hard but theirs is great! The Caesar salsa was very refreshing and the dressing was more or a vinaigrette which was great! The best part of my meal were the wings. They were spicy and the bbq/hot sauce was so good! I would have these wings just as my meal. Would go back just for the wings!

Quality has gone down. Shrinkflation is absolutely a thing here. While the pizza has gone down in size, it has also gone down in taste. Crust isn't the same, toppings are also not the quality they used to be, but the pizza is $20... I could get with the price if the quality had stayed the same. Service is also changing. The friendly faces have changed to ppl who don't even look at you when they ring you out let alone remember your name. After going here for around 15 years I can't say I have gone back the past month. Not worth it anymore.

Could you be any cheaper with the toppings? Some slices had one or zero pieces of sausage on them. I haven't eaten here in a while and remember the pizza being better, today's was dry and tough to chew. $20 for a 12" pizza, I expect more. Not the worst pizza I've bad but it's not too far from it.

Food is good but inconsistent in preparation. Last visit identical Daybreaker dish was much better on this second visit. Don't order the $3 chili add on. It arrived in 4 ounce plastic cup half full. I asked about it at. And they gave me a second one a little more full. First visit turkey in omelet was lacking. Second visits consistent turkey. Avoid the espresso as it curls your nose. Latte a little better. Last for a place that you stand in line and order at counter and they call yell out your name and you pick up from the counter and grab plastic utensils--the new question is should one tip or not for doing everything yourself.

The ambiance and food is top notch! The staff is friendly and very helpful. LGO is our favorite hangout for weekend breakfast and lunch. a short bike ride in a nice neighborhood.

Such a fun place with a great atmosphere! My wife and I had two delicious pizzas -- there's a great mix of classic and creative on the menu. The service was excellent, too. We'll come back!

Well, not sure what happened but it looks like I'm still getting the low end customer service from here. The manager messaged me right after my review and asked me what day I was there and what pizza I ordered. She then told me I would receive some kind of a coupon for my next visit. Well, I messaged back what day I thought I was there and which pizza I ordered and I haven't heard a thing from her since. I waited a while then emailed her with the same info and again nothing. Maybe that's a hint that they would rather I didn't come back? Must be. I won't be going back for anything they sell. I like the little store and the backed goods but I can find those at another place. I wish them well and hope they work on their customer service.

I have been coming here for years and the pizza has always been amazing. The crust is usually soft and oily. But today I picked up my order and the pizza looks awful. The crust was burnt and extremely thin. The pizza looks awful and tastes awful as well. LGO please tell me that this is just a one time thing and not a change to the menu.

Amazing pizza! Such a unique atmosphere with a small boutique in the front and a restaurant in the back. I went here with a girlfriend and had a great experience. The server was extremely friendly.

Omg. I was so sick after eating here. I didn't make it 2 miles before I had to pull over. Horrible, miserable night. Never again. And I wasn't the only one. IDK what happened but it was not good. I wanted to like this place, but I can never go again. Maybe it was an allergic reaction? Who knows? But I never felt so bad, and it's never happened to me before. The waitress was great. The food tasted okay. I think it was the pimento and guacamole that killed me. The chips are yummy, and the cheeseburger is okay. Otherwise, the atmosphere is pleasant. Check them out and see for yourself.

Such a cute store/restaurant but if I had anxiety I would go crazy because the place is stuffed with trinkets and items you would find at a gift shop. I believe a location in Old Town Scottsdale would do amazing. The service was good not great but good. I had the vegan chill and it was delicious!!

Love everything about this place. The breakfast sandwich is unbelievable and the pizza is one of our favorites. Highly recommend the iced coffee as well!

So there was a bunch of nats (bugs) up against the windows. Pretty gross. I was eating at the tables by the windows and just saw bugs all along the window. I moved to a different table and there was still bugs there.

Always a W! The pizza here is the most unique on the sourdough crusts. The market like ambiance makes this a must go with everyone we bring into town.

First time I've had sub standard customer service. Ordered a pizza midday for a later time and not only was it not ready they were so backed up with only one person pushing orders out, it took quite awhile to receive it. Apparently they can't handle a busy day.

Had previously tried La Grande at airport location shortly after I saw Portnoy's OneBite review and my experience at the airport several months ago was very positive. During a recent trip to the Phoenix area, my wife and I dropped by the main location to have pizza for lunch. Simple order with a cheese pizza. I immediately noticed how greasy the pizza looked. It looked as if oil was drizzled on top of the pizza and there were pools of grease. The taste was a bit different than my first time and it seemed like there was a decent amount of parmesan in the cheese and it was not a great hit on my palette. The crust and undercarriage were awesome and just right. Unfortunately with a few hours after eating the pizza, I had that dry mouth sensation that typically comes after eating something that was loaded with sodium. I feel like a better choice would have been a margarita pizza instead of the cheese. I don't feel great at all after eating there but acknowledge it could have been a fluke, but it left me with a dry mouth and feeling parched.

LGO is a solid spot! I've been here twice now, and loved my order the first time that I ordered it again on my second visit. It was the "I love you Brooklyn" which is smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, tomato, red onion, and mayo on an English muffin. A little messy to eat, but delicious and filling! I've also taken sushi and a chocolate chip cookie to-go. I was pleasantly surprised by the sushi and would order it again! Although I love the market and shop, I'm not a fan of the setup. It's not the most efficient. Parking is a bit limited and challenging during peak times. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Ordered different kinds of pizza to try and they were all tasty. Service was fast. The waitresss was attentive and friendly.

The best neighborhood spot ever! We stopped by on a Saturday for lunch and this place was busy busy. Parking can be quite tricky as it took us about 10 minutes to find a spot. Once inside the market is full with cute little trinkets, souvenirs, food, snacks, etc. Looked around and found a bunch of cute valentines day cards for a decent price. Made our way to the line to order / pay and looked over the menu. We ended up ordering a red velvet slice of cake, a cookie, and a Gladiator pizza. The pizza is definitely big enough for two people to share. The pizza was soooo good. It was hot and crispy, mmm the best. We also really enjoyed the red velvet cake. It was very moist and fresh and not to sweet. We sat outside and had our lunch. There was definitely a lot of people coming and going to keep us entertained while we ate. I definitely recommend this spot if you are in the area!

I will be James and Le Grande Orange can be the giant peach. This place is phenomenal! The attached shop/bakery is so fun and serves delicious baked goods. The parking lot is in good condition but it is very small, so you may need to find parking in the surrounding area. The building was in good condition and had a nice, cool temperature. Our waiter was so friendly and helpful with our order. Calamari appetizer was fantastic, well breaded, and had the perfect texture. We ordered a pitcher of draft beer which was refreshing and ice cold. We shared several pizzas; both were perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and made with fresh ingredients. The chicken wings were also very good and crispy. We decided to end the night with several desserts such as carrot cake and the peanut butter chocolate pie, and wow they were unbelievable! Honestly, everything was wonderful and has no room for improvement. Definitely a new favorite spot. Tip: Grab some desserts on your way out for later. Thank you LGO, I can't wait until our next visit, I appreciate you and thank you for a wonderful time!

Always a busy and vibrant vibe! We went last Friday night right at dinner time. Even though it was super busy, we easily snagged two quick seats at the bar. The decor is awesome- vintage feel with cool music posters on the wall. As a beer drinker, I felt that the options were limited. The beers offered are good quality choices but again, limited. My gf had her choices of liquors and was able to pick out a good whiskey. The bar tender remembered us from VDay weekend and quickly asked my gf about some work details we mentioned last time. The attention was great and she was really attentive. She ordered the Thai chicken salad. It took a long time to come out because they made a mistake the first time. Once it came out, my first thought was that the "hacked chicken" was poured directly from a can (think tuna can but chicken). The dressing was good. Salad flavors were good. Canned chicken was not the best. I had the Dalai Lama pizza. I am not a vegan but wanted something dairy free. The flavors of this pizza blew me away. Savory, fresh, really good. I ate the rest for breakfast and it was really good again. My issue with the pizza was temperature. I love hot food. This was not hot, or warm. Will I return? Yes. The bar tender was awesome. The vibe is fun. Snagging a bar seat right a at on a Friday is a huge plus. The food has potential and I'd love to come back to a HOT pizza!

The ambiance was great but the food was just ok. I would give it another try with a different pizza because it is so adorable. Service was only ok as well. The staff seemed rushed and impatient.

Neighborhood STAPLE. This place is so cute and has all the cute little knickknacks. Love the Arcadia historic vibe. The breakfast options are fresh and very tasty. English muffins are made in house and the green salsa is the best! It's called the ovo lacto sauce - same one at Ingos. So many favorites - commuter sandwich, Parisian eggs, the grain bowl. Their muffins and so fresh and their pastries are wonderful. Love the cupcakes and desserts are my favorite to bring over for to friends. The pizza is one of the best I've had in town. The crust is sourdough and all of the pizzas have great flavors. From the meat to veggie options there are so many great pizza. Service is great - and the outdoor coffee bar is the best in the winter. We love LGO and if you haven't been you have to check it out!

The Thai crunch salad is the best salad in Phoenix and that's a large statement! My only complaint is they don't have any fully vegan and gluten free pizza

LGO has been a favorite of mine since I first set foot inside approximately fifteen years ago. (Whoa - time flies!) I love the friendly staff, casual and fun vibe, delicious food, and incredible sweet treats. I stopped by today to support local during these uncertain #coronavirus times and was so impressed to see that LGO pivoted a bit and not only continues to offer their full menu, but now has even more grocery / pantry items for sale for those in need. As of today, they had rolls of toilet paper, all kinds of produce, turkey, cheese, bacon, english muffins, and so much more. As always, they offer takeout and curbside pick-up for call-ahead orders as well. Today I picked up a couple of our favorite salads (Thai Chicken and Kale Quinoa), a stacked turkey sandwich (burrito style), and some novelty candy and craft items for my daughter's birthday coming up. I made sure to tip well as I know they are struggling to take care of staff members, and I noticed they have a GoFundMe set up for this purpose as well. Supporting local businesses like LGO is more important now than ever... hope this inspires anyone who has read this far to do the same.

One of the most consistently great spots in town. Pizza, sandwiches, wings and baked goods hit the mark. Great coffee too although I do miss the Etheopian coffee that had years ago. Go and enjoy!

I always go here to grab a cupcake or some cookies. Today I ordered a stacked Turkey and it was delicious! Definitely will order again! Parking sucks though, don't go there lunch hour! Go in the early morning or after 3

I typically love La Grande Orange but have had two terrible experiences with curbside recently. The first I was waiting in a designated curbside spot for 25 minutes before being helped. I called after 15 minutes and was asked if I was in a curbside space to which I responded yes, I was told someone would be right out. I had to wait another 10 minutes before being approached. The second time I waited in the space directly to the right of all of the curbside spaces for 35 minutes. I was trying to call but was waiting on the line for 20 minutes(totally understand there is a queue & don't blame this part on anyone). Once on the phone I let them know that I had been waiting for 25-30 minutes for the waitress to even look my direction because I could tell she purposefully was not, they told me I could "just come in." Actually, I had my dog and my kid in the car and I could not "just come in.". I placed a curbside pick up for a reason. So they told me someone would be out as soon as possible. I waited another 10ish min before deciding to leave my dog in my car to go inside. Once inside there were many people waiting to be helped and the employees were barely even making eye contact with anyone to say "be right with you" or anything that a place with good customer service would do. I overheard the two employees talking about how the people waiting outside needed to come in and they weren't going to help them. So I decided to say something at which point the woman working very rudely told me "we can't go to your car because we might get hit by a car." LOL I was in the space DIRECTLY to the right of the curbside. There would be NO difference in approaching my car than approaching all the other cars. And the last time I waited in the spot next to curbside someone happily brought out my order without getting hit by a car. The woman in the car to the right of me had been waiting for the same amount of time, and had her two kids in the car and could not "just come in" either. She was told "it's the law" that they can't go to those spaces. So I guess the employee broke the law when they brought an order to me in that space last time. I don't understand why places offer curbside and then tell customers to come inside. If anything, the woman on the phone could have stated kindly that they unfortunately cannot serve any other parking spaces for curbside even if it's the space right in front of their windows. I do love the food & coffee, and spend quite a bit of money in the grocery store on wine and Knick knacks as well but unfortunately I think that this business lost two customers today (myself and the woman in the car next to me.) I have worked in multiple restaurants myself and I totally understand an establishment being busy and things taking longer than usual, but fortunately for me I also know how to still provide exceptional customer service while being busy, unfortunately for La Grande Orange they do not. Do better and speak to your patrons in a kinder manner :) also don't roll your eyes when speaking to them!

This place is something special. From the ice cream to the pizza you can't go wrong. Their lemon blueberry birthday cake is also sensational, idk about $93 dollars worth but it is good.

OMFG I honestly think their grilled wings may be the best wings I've ever had! Holy tastyAF! These are a must have. We couldn't get into a neighborhood spot but so glad we wound up here! Had the tasty grilled wings and a really fantastic pizza covered in mushrooms! We liked it so much our first dine in, we decided to order pizza and wings to go to enjoy one evening too. So damn good and wishing I was back in PHX to order this up again!

All right yelpies, this is a super cute place for a first dat, a family night out or just a dinner with your loved one. We started with the Thai chicken salad to go and ordered a pizza! We enjoyed the salad and the sauce was delicious. The pizza was interesting as the pepperoni was under the cheese instead of on top. I enjoyed that! They have a place within this location to grab a coffee, gelato, piece of cake, etc. Great spot it looks like during the day for meetings or studying as well. Would highly recommend :)

I have always loved LGO, as an in person customer. Amazing food no matter what I get. However, I just ordered a salad that I always get, from Door Dash. I don't know if they are using a ghost kitchen for deliveries or if they just don't care about the quality of their food for delivery but it's the worst salad I've ever had from LGO. It was the Rotisserie Turkey salad and I cannot find one shred of turkey. The lettuce tastes like it had been shredded days ago. Such a huge disappointment and I spent $44 for the salad, an English muffin and an iced tea (door dash fees and tips). This is not a Door Dash problem, this is an LGO quality problem. Please do not offer delivery if you cannot make a decent product for delivery.

I've been going for years but the last two visits were big disappointments. The most recent one ended in my Turkey Reuben having a huge piece of paper (see pic). The last time I got red velvet cake there was egg shell. I give it two stars because the manager resolved the issue and the pizza remains quite good.

Pros: Amazing pizza and baked goods and gelato. Cons: Parking, the wait, and seating. I dropped by La Grande Orange pretty early on a Saturday morning in my attempt to beat the crowds and still struggled a bit for parking. I was able to park behind the building because some kind soul was getting out just as I was frantically looking for parking. A lot of the spots at the front have time limits associated with them so not the place to park if you plan to stay and eat and wander. There was a healthy line even on an early Saturday morning but we were able to order pretty quickly. We got the mushroom party pizza, grabbed a number, and were thankfully able to find a table to rest our butts while we waited. *The wait was a bit longer than we expected for food.* However, the taste more than made up for it! The pizza was delicious and I definitely devoured it at the speed of light. This is a great great place for a slice of pizza, but the crowds can be overwhelming -- which of course leads into trouble finding parking and the long waits for food. Try to drop by during the lulls rather than during peak hours and you're sure to find a delicious slice of pizza followed by some stellar gelato.

The pizza was really not good. Would rather have little Cesar's or anything else. The sandwiches were okay

Excellent croque Madame and Gelato! I'm also a sucker for all of the fun boutique gift items to browse through while waiting for your food

No parking so before you go have a backup restaurant to go to like TeePee. Chicken salad in the market is ok but just not worth the stress of finding a parking space especially when spaces are so narrow you're sure to get some dings.

Best grab and go food around. Love the chicken salad sandwich and chocolate croissants! Staff are always nice and helpful. This place is definitely always busy, but never a long wait!

We love the pizzas here, and the cute little grocery store that's attached has all kinds of fun items. If you're vegetarian or vegan you'll find plenty of options. The pizzas are creative and fun. Friendly and attentive servers. The only thing we dislike is the parking lot is very small and it can be a real struggle to find an open spot.

The pizza here is pretty decent and flavorful. The only downside is it was a tad bit greasy, but the flavor definitely made up for it. It was a little bit confusing, trying to figure out where to get our drinks since we also ordered two beers along with our pizza, and were told to wait at the drink counter, where they were serving coffee. There were several girls around the register, laughing and chatting, but no one seemed to help us figure out where exactly to get our beers. After about 10 minutes, I walked up to somebody who looked like a manager And he went into the back to pour them and came over to our table to apologize for the wait. Overall a very cute shop and restaurant for a quick bite to eat.

Cute store and restaurant! Coffee, wine, beer, pizza, gelato, breakfast, lunch, dinner, gifts, knickknacks, pretty much all here!

Overall our experiences are good here. From time to time, there are a few employees that lack communication or friendliness and unfortunately, that is the new norm in the restaurant world. But we still love going here.

Food is overpriced for the portion size. Staff is rude and not at all personable. Worst of all the bathroom changing table is covered in dried fecal matter. Disgusting.

I love this place. I live in Ahwatukee and wish we had one over here. My friend had recommended it to me and I'm so glad she did. I love the salad selection and fresh juices. I had the tuna melt and it was amazing!!! My husband had a breakfast charizo burrito which he thought was good as well. We each had a dessert. Yummm. Blonde brownie and peanut butter ganache. So yum. My husband picked a beer. It was a sour fruity beer. Idk beers but he said it was good. If I'm ever back up in the neighborhood I will definitely go back and definitely will be recommending to people.

This place has the most amazing coffee. They've got other breakfast and sandwich type stuff to eat which are tasty but I am very impressed by the coffee here. I like how they change up the flavors and that you have a couple of different options anytime you go. Of course the pizza is good here as well. I have tried the pepperoni pizza.

The crust!! I have cravings for this crust- it is really a perfect pizza crust..... My favorite pizza is the Mother Earth. It is a vegetable pizza but with artichokes, two colors of olives and some root vegetables (parsnips, maybe?). The vegetables are so unique and the taste is earthy and delicious! We have always chosen to do take out so I can't speak to the inside experience but when I pick up the pizzas each time, the staff are kind and efficient. You can park in the pick up spots at the front of the store. At night, there is usually a 15-20 minute wait, at least. You can use this time to browse the cute selection of local gifts and goods in the shop! We usually treat ourselves to a dessert from the counter at LGO as well- their baked goods are to die for!

Such a cute spot! Popped in here during a layover visiting my friend. Wait: None. Thank goodness because we had just come from a cycling class. Server: Nice guy, very attentive, super understanding of food allergies. Food Quality& Order: YUM. So sad we ate our sadly so quickly I couldn't even share it here. Gluten Free Pizza was delicious and is truly my go to. Atmosphere& Decor: CUTE. The shop is adorable, the restaurant has an old Italian vibe. You can do it all here.