Trevor's — Attraction in Phoenix

On a chilly Saturday night, I found myself at Trevor's, a spot that has garnered a bit of notoriety for its wood-fired pizzas. From the moment I walked through the door, I was struck by the inviting warmth of the brick walls and the casual elegance of the décor, with just the right touch of rustic charm. The place had a laid-back yet refined vibe, perfect for a relaxed evening out.

Starting with the cleanliness, Trevor's maintains a tidy and well-organized space. The tables, though simple, are spotless, and the bathrooms are clean—definitely earning high marks in this category. The staff swiftly wipes down tables after patrons depart, an attention to detail I appreciate.

The ambiance is another strong point for Trevor's. Soft music in the background pairs well with the lively conversations cascading through the dining area. It is an atmosphere that invites patrons to linger just a little longer without feeling rushed. Despite its bustling nature, it strikes a perfect balance between lively and cozy, making it an ideal spot for catching up with friends or sharing a meal with family.

The menu, however, could use more variety. While the wood-fired pizza is touted as the star attraction—and rightly so, to some extent—there isn't much else to choose from. The limited selection was a bit disappointing, and for those seeking more diverse offerings, options are somewhat sparse.

During my visit, I sampled the mushroom pizza, pepperoni pizza, and Caesar salad. The mushroom pizza was the standout dish, boasting a robust mushroom flavor with a delightful variety of mushrooms that created a satisfying blend of earthy tastes. The crust was well-executed, featuring just the right amount of char, which only served to enhance the wood-fired allure. It's a reliable dish that performs well, though it doesn't quite reach the heightened creativity or complexity of notable competitors like Bianco's or Yo Pauli.

On the other hand, the pepperoni pizza fell short of my expectations. While the flavor of the sauce and cheese was pleasant, the pepperoni itself was a bit too fatty for my taste. It wasn't exactly bad, but it didn't offer anything special to distinguish itself as an exemplary slice. The Caesar salad didn't particularly stand out either—standard in flavor and presentation, without much to write home about.

The food quality, overall, was reasonable, meeting expectations without pushing any boundaries. Freshness was apparent, particularly in the salads and the baked components of the pizza, yet there is ample room for exploration and innovation in their dishes. Presentation of the food was pleasing, hinting at the care and attention that went into its preparation.

Service at Trevor's is commendable, with prompt and attentive servers who seem genuinely interested in ensuring diners have a pleasant experience. Our server was knowledgeable about the limited menu and made thoughtful recommendations. Though service is a bright spot, the price point does seem a bit high. For pizza and drinks, our bill for two visits totaled around $80 each time, which feels steep for what is essentially upscale bar food. This imbalance in cost versus offerings suggests that Trevor's might benefit from revisiting its pricing strategy.

Separate from the dining experience, Trevor’s package goods store and humidor is a nice addition. The wine selection is good for a modest operation, offering something for everyone, though not as extensive as larger stores like BevMo or Total Wine. The cigar selection included my favorite, the Ashton VSG, providing a nice touch for cigar enthusiasts, although it's not quite the destination for avid cigar connoisseurs who might seek a broader selection elsewhere, like the venerable Cigar King.

In conclusion, Trevor's offers a reliable dining experience in an attractive setting, with impressive service and a convivial ambiance. If you’re local and looking for a spot to enjoy some decent pizza, it might be just right. However, the menu selection and value could use some improvements to make the full...

Fully expect it to be the hipster, loud, crowded and slightly overrated place it looks like. It is not going to be the best slice in Arizona, even though certain non-locals may label it such likely because of its proximity to North Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, where the rich out of towner sports folks frequent the local golf courses. That being said if you cut through the tatted up hipster bs/ rich ladies doing cocktail hour vibe and overly loud music, it's fine and even a good choice for certain things.

It'll be grossly overpriced for what it is in terms of actual food product. You'll get much better value for a slice at multiple other places in Phoenix (Rays, TJs, Ziggys, Snapback, Via Della) that are not in trendy spots BUT if you're trying to impress a date and have lots of booze, this place will do great.

The service leaves something to be desired which in this case is definitely a management issue. Meaning the front desk was staffed by 1 person on the day after Thanksgiving. This person was also taking to go orders so... there was a wait to get on the waiting list ... not a good first impression. Groups of 3 to 10 people were held up, which is good for the liquor store presumably to get people browsing but if you're hungry, it'll be a frustrating process. They text your phone when ready. The desk staff were friendly enough, that's not an issue, just poor staff assignment planning.

There were several other floaters that circulated around the front desk but not effectively. On a busy holiday weekend they need to do better here. We were seated outside on the patio which is nice during most of the year in Arizona. View is just ok since it faces a busy street but decor is very nice with a fireplace. Nice general environment which is part of what you pay for here. There was cigar or tobacco smoke lingering likely from a vape so that was a major negative in terms of nose and scent for the upcoming food.

Server assigned to our table was too busy (3 p.m holiday Friday) so they substituted another person who was very attentive. Again, management issue such that she had to replace the original server but she did an excellent job in terms of being personable and attentive. She noticed drinks getting low and refilled without being asked, brought us complimentary meatballs due to the wait, etc...so thanks Rebecca. They serve Coke products and have Coke Zero.

The charcuterie tray was our starting point and was fine. Cheese selection was mild, hard style cheese slices, the pickle relish and grain mustard were excellent. Not enough of the mustard so we asked for more and were accommodated. Meats were good quality as was the bread albeit slightly over toasted and as is common, not nearly enough bread for ratio of ingredients. Grapes were firm and fresh, mildly sweet. There are better Charcuterie options in terms of included cheeses and actrumon but this wasn't bad either. Ratios on bread need to be better and addition of honey, almonds and/or a marmalade or jam and a Point Reyes blue or brie cheese would make a big difference here and put this in top tier for the $26 price point. Nothing to complain about but forgettable overall. I give the tray a 6.5 to 7.

Meatballs were excellent, better in my opinion than the main meatball place in Phoenix, Sicilian Butcher, not as salty and nice combination of what tasted like pork and beef grind. Nice fresh ingredients and cheese with bread. Meatballs were the highlight for food and rate a 10.

Pizza was good, fresh and seemed like high quality ingredients. I prefer cheese and sauce to edge of the crust. Crust was good but not great. Best was the side of parmsean garlic dip, excellent addition. Pizza is a 7.5.

Dessert cookie had high quality vanilla ice cream. Cookie itself was a bit overcooked with a chewie mouth feel, harder scoop and drier consistency than would be ideal. They were generous with the size but overall it was a 6 due to dryness and consistency. Zipps Sports Bar has a better cookie pizza option as does BJs. Ours could have just...

I usually feel terrible when I'm about to leave a bad review, but in this case that's not how I feel at all, because my first experience at Trevor's will be my last.

When you walk through the front door you are first hit with what you feel is an upscale liquor shop. Turn right and you enter the restaurant and quickly find a cacophony of the loudest music I've ever heard mingled with the loud, practically screaming, voices of diners trying to hold conversations over the ear splitting music. I would have left immediately had I not been with my grandson and his wife and was soon being led to our table. After looking over the rather meager and poor selection of pizzas, we finally chose a pie with supposedly mildly spicy sausage. However when we tasted the pie the sausage had a kick to it which made it rather unpleasant to even finish the slice. Meanwhile, we had to shout to one another in order to be heard. On the way out I asked the hostess if the music was always played this loud and if there was any chance of it being lowered. She quickly told me no, that the owner more than requested, but actually demanded, that the music be played this loud. I immediately knew that the owner never worked in his own restaurants, and therefore hadn't a clue how painful it was to actually work under his ear splitting conditions. I asked the waitress if she enjoy working in this restaurant with music at such a high decibel level. She looked around as if somebody may hear her say that no because she always went home with headaches and that most of the staff find the music intolerable. What I find inexcusable is the fact that this owner hasn't a clue how uncomfortable his diners are but more importantly how dangerously unhealthy it is for his employees to work for hours with their eardrums being battered hour after hour until their shift ended.

As for the pizza, the selection was horrible, not enough toppings, and none of the standard toppings that one comes to enjoy when visiting a restaurant focusing on pizza. And yet the restaurant was crowded and it made me wondered if any of the other diners we're really enjoying their dinner. Proceed to any Trevor's at your own risk, and make sure you bring a megaphone so those who sit at the same table with you can hear you. And of course understand that you have an extremely limited choice of the kind of pizza you would...