EVIT's Bistro 13 - Student-Run Restaurant — Restaurant in Mesa

WOW!!! I wish I took pictures so you can see how much good food you get for $6. The $6 entree was a cheeseburger and fries. If you don't know a little background they are a tech school with a culinary program and locally sourced foods. The burger was good meat, a quarter pound, fresh ingredients, fresh french fries made from real potatoes and crispy the way you wish Inn and Out fries were actually cooked and actually tasted. The fries were in a huge bag that could easily suffice 2-3 people to share.

The panko chicken tenders are awesome as well and fresh chicken is used it's not a frozen product - nothing there tastes as if it was frozen. The side for that entree was upgraded to a Santa Fe Chipotle side salad for a dollar more making that entree around $7 for 4 fresh panko breaded chicken strips accompanied by a side salad which is a meal in itself. People pay $14 for a salad with less ingredients and smaller portions at other restaurants and what we got was a loaded side salad with fresh ingredients, homemade tortilla strips and Homemade dressing (pesto ranch is awesome and is chipotle ranch but that has some bite). No joke these 2 meals could easily feed 3 people and no one would be left hungry at a price point of $14 that includes tax. Again, 3 people fed fully, fresh food, good food, $14!!! Plus students are learning!!!

There is a burger king next door. You can't get a value meal cheaper than a fresh bistro meal. If you are going out for a sandwich, burger, chicken tenders, soup, or gourmet salad, fries, Mac and cheese, cheesecake, or cookies why go anywhere else than here. These kids are developing their skills for a future career, the food is fresh, and the prices are unbeatable. I live and work close to here and I will never again go to Applebee's, chili's, fast food joint, whatever if this place is open. You must know they are limited hours since the staff consist of students. They have a window of 2 hours for breakfast and a window of 2 hours for lunch Monday -Thursday. I dont know about dinner hours however. You can dine in, order online, or call it in, and they have a window to drive up to and pick up. They have instructors right there observing. To the review about timelines, I had no issues but again these are students, and your food is legitimate food and fresh - it's good coaching feedback for them but not worthy of a complaint. I suggest calling in the order like I did because I talked to a real person who gave me an accurate timeframe. Online ordering is not going to be that accurate. This place is a hidden gem in my opinion so I...

Bistro 13 is a very unique establishment; one that is exceptionally ran by students (and of course a professional chef as the boss) and a one-of-a-kind student-run restaurant. "Student-run" might sound different, but students are training at the East Valley's top-tier culinary school for high school students. I work for Bistro 13, and my fellow co-workers are very mature and treat customers with utmost respect. All the food is very flavorful, and the facility is well-kept and very clean. We strictly abide to ALL federal, state, and local health codes.The Bistro burger has a special kind of seasoning that is infused with the patty at the grill, and is also cooked with a special butter concoction. Everything is 'home-made', including the buns, desserts, et cetera. Unlike certain national chains, Bistro 13 does NOT just warm up artificially made foods, we hand-make everything, explaining why the wait might seem longer. Please understand that we are faithful in ensuring that your food is, most of all, SAFE. We really take the time to ensure that our meats/fish are cooked to the exact right temperature, and we really take the time to specially handcraft the finishing products.I highly recommend coming here and eating at Bistro 13. With a restaurant ran by very mature upper high-school level students under the direction of a renowned chef, that abides to federal, state, and local health codes, and a restaurant that provides exceptional and tasty food, any new and current customer should expect a very fine experience. The bathrooms are VERY clean. There is no graffiti, horrible odors, or messes. Bistro 13 is also in close proximity to many other local attractions, such as the Fiesta Mall, and it is in close proximity to many businesses, making it an ideal lunch spot for...

The first time I ordered from Bistro 13, I placed an online order for2 items with a specified pickup time, about a half hour. I arrived about the specified time and still had to wait an additional 25 minutes for the food. There were four employees/students doing nothing. When they gave me the food, they didn’t acknowledge that it was late or apologize.

I decided to give them a second chance and placed an online order 45 minutes in advance of when I wanted it. I arrived to find Bistro 13 closed, after I had paid online. There was no notification on their website of closure, it was during their normal business days and hours.

This is not a serious restaurant with professional employees. I won’t waste my time again, you...