A great lunch and brunch sandwich shop located in central Phoenix Arizona.
I couldn’t possibly talk about ZOOKZ without first introducing you to my grandmother, Berdjoui. She is the reason ZOOKZ came to be. Berdjoui raised my three siblings and me after our mom, her daughter, died unexpectedly when we were young. I was born in Egypt, but grew up in Tripoli, Libya, right on the Mediterranean Sea, back when King Idris and the Italians were there. Tripoli was a very European city then – beautiful boutiques, restaurants, beaches. My childhood was wonderful, full of travel and adventure. Berdjoui, who spoke six languages and loved to travel, always returned from her trips with something for us.
Modern counter with sidewalk seats serving innovative toasted sandwiches with a variety of fillings. Based on 698 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
100 E Camelback Rd Suite 192, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 279-0906
Website:
Hours
Friday |
8 AM–4 PM |
Saturday |
8 AM–4 PM |
Sunday |
8 AM–4 PM |
Monday
(Labor Day)
|
8 AM–4 PM
Holiday hours
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Tuesday |
8 AM–4 PM |
Wednesday |
8 AM–4 PM |
Thursday |
8 AM–4 PM |
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In my Opinion
I recently visited Zookz restaurant on Central after hearing about it on social media. To be honest, I didn’t have very high expectations, but I was excited as it reminded me of the sandwiches my mom used to make for us when we were little. Let me tell you, I was in for a delightful surprise.
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Madelyn Mazurek
Zooks was good! They are warm sandwiches similar to “hobo pies” I used to make with a similar contraption over an open fire/coals while camping.
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Jason Burlingame
First time here, was actually greeted at the door by a nice lady, i wish i had gotten her name. She went over the menu and popular items, so friendly and helpful, don’t see that much anymore. The atmosphere was amazing, if it wasn’t so warm out would have enjoyed sitting outside. I had the no. 10 turkey with apples and a delicious kale mandarin salad. Definitely will be back!!
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Kristina Bolt
This is a cool idea of a Sandwhich like an uncrustable Sandwhich that you had as a kid. The ingredient combination inside tasted pretty good but nothing super memorable. Reliable lunch spot for sure. Just nothing super special.
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L Lindhurst
I am always looking for something new and Zookz toasted sandwiches are most definitely different. The sandwiches are squeezed in a device which seals and trims the edges of the bread into a round then heated. I enjoyed the burger while Gigi chose Ham and cheese. Our family had one of these sandwich toaster tool in the 50’s, but I never considered all the filling that Zookz uses. I also enjoyed the quiet small dining area and the large front door that is hinged about 18 inches from one side, unique like their sandwich and I’m easily entertained.
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Jeannette Yarrow
The place is super cute with friendly staff. I like sitting outside under the misters. The best part is the coffee, which beats my favorite coffee shop in price. They have tasty flavor options and almond milk too (75¢ extra). The sandwiches are super unique and pretty good. It’s worth a try at least once. The flavors mash together inside but the sandwich crust is pretty cool and crispy. They’re more expensive but this is a great place for a casual outing! There’s plenty of indoor and patio seating with parking nearby.
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James Cooper
Ok, this place was a gem. From a warm greeting on arrival through a tutorial of the many meal choices it was great. The special was the sandwich of choice today and it did not disappoint. The staff working behind the counter had great energy and were genuine and friendly. All in all, a great lunch that makes me already planning my return visit.
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Zack Gray
The food was good, the staff was great, and we liked the atmosphere. It’s a little pricey for what you get, but I’d definitely go back.
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Lance Pierce
Zookz was an exceptional choice for breakfast! The mouth-watering toasted breakfast sandwiches, particularly the ones with chorizo, were simply superb. The staff members were incredibly kind and welcoming, and to top it all off, we had the pleasure of meeting the founder during our visit. I would highly recommend Zookz to anyone seeking a delightful breakfast experience.
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Keli Flores
Excellent and unique sandwiches! Fully customizable too. We met the owner who was there serving alongside her friendly staff and taking great pride in her establishment. Gluten-free bread was fantastic and so was the southwest potato salad
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