The Village at Arrowhead — Local services in Glendale

This is a relatively small, upscale open-air shopping center in Northern Glendale, Arizona. It is conveniently adjacent to the Loop-101 Freeway, at 67th Avenue.

Parking is free, but the lot can be crowded at times — especially on weekends.

In Phoenix, Arizona, outdoor shopping centers are typically located in dismal sun-baked asphalt parking lots decorated by a smattering of Charlie-Brown-like trees, and filled with nondescript storefronts, check cashing places, and karate studios.

However, this is not the case at The Village at Arrowhead. It is a beautifully decorated neighborhood shopping venue with trees, greenery, and pleasing architecture.

The anchor tenant is AJ's Fine Foods, which is a small, upscale, boutique-like grocery store that offers many specialty grocery items not normally stocked by big-box grocery store chains.

This shopping center offers 24 unique retail shops and restaurants. The eateries include Pei Wei, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cold Stone Creamery, and self-serve, hot and cold food from AJ"s Fine Food, which can be eaten inside or on their...

AJ's Fine Foods, visited late afternoon and shelves were stocked . Butcher counter , fully stocked, produce area full and all looked fresh,. Bakery , deli both have unique items. Great wine /liquor selection. Everything that was advertised on sale , all available. Twice baked potatoes advertised for Buy One Get one free were huge . Seating available outside to eat , order from deli . Prices are higher than other grocery stores , "Fine foods" .... and had to question the pricing of the twice backed potatoes due to the packaging of the butcher . Cashier remedied it quickly . Bakery items are impressive, would make a great...

Great shopping experience---and the employees are very friendly and helpful. I love to eat lunch outside at their tables...I love the flowing, cooling, relaxing sound of the water fountain. The sandwiches were delicious and large sized---sometimes I only eat half and take the rest home for later. I can find things there that I can't find elsewhere. The prices of some items are higher than other stores, but I guess that is to be expected. Still a...