The restaurant is the combined vision of Jim, Tesa and Bill Machelor. The parent company, Creative Labor Services, has provided work and learning opportunities for mentally and physically challenged adults since 1987. Looking to provide something fresh and unusual in casual dining, the family opened the restaurant in Casa Grande in July of 2000. We are now going strong with years of preparing healthy food, along with excellent service. Thank you for your patronage!
Burgers, pizza & sandwiches, plus a variety of salads & sides, served up in a homey American cafe. Based on 960 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1420 N Trekell Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone: (520) 421-0442
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Alexandria
The food was delicious! Good pricing, especially for the quality of the food. I read reviews prior to going out to eat and this restaurant’s reviews stand correct! What I liked & thought was really cool is that they carter to employment for people with disabilities. Great place!
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Quinton Bodry
The food really elevated the experience. I was surprised. I’m excited to eat here again because the flavor of my dish was amazing. I ordered the regular burger with sweet potato fries and let me tell you, when a place can do the basics well its exciting. The flavor and the textures of each item made the dish very well rounded. One thing that was a little uncomfortable was the seating arrangements this place seems to get pretty busy and its good to have a busy restaurant but the booths were so close and low you could hear the peoples conversations right next to you and everyone starring at each other with alot of foot traffic all around kind of made it a little chaotic. When I go back I will see how the experience is. Maybe ask for a different seat. If I can find one. I’m sure you’ll love this place
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Michelle Hanson-Carpenter
Read the food always an amazing customer service. And I love that they work directly with the business next-door to provide work opportunities to people who otherwise might not have the same opportunities as you and I. Love love love. I had the chicken salad sandwich, and tortilla soup and those were amazing, my husband had a tuna salad sandwich and the green chili soup and he loved it as well
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J Marinelli
First time visit. Staff were so wonderful. The food was incredible. Awesome soups great sandwiches. Simply yummy.
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Nolan B
Busy place. The wife and I each had a BLAT (Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato) sandwich with a side. I had coleslaw. The wife had a side of onion rings Service was excellent. The food was tasty, but the toast was cold.
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Gitout daway
Got there at 10:55 and glad we did bcuz by the time our food came out the place was jam packed.. food was decent, service was good considering the influx of patrons.. I had the fried fish sandwich w onion rings and she had the cesars chicken wrap w fries.. both were a little dry but with some extra tarter and cesar they were good. The fries were excellent, the onion rings were a lil soggy but tasty.. we will be back
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Ri Regina
I had a Reuben. It was made with the most delicious pastrami I’ve had in decades. Seriously. Amazing. It was a perfect Reuben. This place is such a gem. Love the food, the people, the decor, everything.
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James Velasquez
I’ve been here twice in 4 years and honestly, the food and service is “very good” so although I would love to give 5 stars, I can’t and since this is only one person’s opinion, here goes. This place is sadly only open for lunch. No breakfast, no dinner, and no weekends. Even one of the owners daughters told me she thinks they should be open more often.
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Sara Breese
I have fallen in love with the Creative Cafe. As a newer CG resident, this amazing place makes me feel like I’ve been here forever. The food is fresh, flavorful, and delicious, but even more importantly, the service is incredible. I just adore all of the people who work here; they go above and beyond every single time I go for lunch. If you are looking for a great meal or dessert with exceptional service, this is your place!
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Jane kinney
This restaurant was very nice. Staff was friendly and prompt. We started with chips and salsa. Chips were made fresh here and came out hot. My husband had an order of jumbo buffalo wings he was very happy with. I had the Big House club sandwich and fries. The sandwich was really big and I took half of it home. The fries were crispy and golden brown. My husband had the buffalo chicken sandwich and it was smothered in blue cheese. They were very busy for lunch but didn’t stop them from serving us in a timely fashion.
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