the Dinersaur — Restaurant in Phoenix

Aaaack! It was my 2nd time back and I still didn't take review worthy pictures! It's just a bakery experience you want to dive right into.

The bakers are so friendly and kind. How can you tell if a baker is kind? I'm not sure, but go and you'll understand.

The dino banana breads were fresh from the oven. They were toasty and slightly crispy and chewy on the outside and soft and airy inside. The chocolate was melty and just the right amount for a treat but not to overpower the flavors in the bread.

I also repeated on the super cute frosted dino cookie because I can't resist the contrast of a crisp cookie and soft frosting with sprinkles and dragges. They bring me right back to my grandmother's kitchen.

Last time we tried all three pocket sandwiches. That potato bun is perfect. It's just the right amount of food to take a long for a walk in the park or if you need a quick lunch on the go. Bonus: the $4 price and smaller size leaves calorie and cash room for a $1 or $3 cookie or even a dino.

I will be back for the staples and to try the cookies and treats that change daily. So far on those, I've had a soft lemon cookie and a crisp sesame coin.

*On a practical note, there is ample parking in the back...

The goodies here have always been amazing. I have been a fan since first trying their delicious pastries and cookies at First Place coffee truck for many years. Their pastries are some of the tastiest in Phoenix - and always with a creative touch. The vanilla custard Churrovers are on point and yummy. My only minor quibble would be for the staff to hold back a teeny bit on the attitude - just a smattering of arrogance each time I visited the store (including today when I picked up a bag for Mother's Day). Its great to be an Instagram hit, and the pastries are amazing as I've said. The slight arrogance is the only reason for 4 stars - when I left today (my kids ordered the bag of Mom's Day baked goods) I felt like I just needed to pay and scram - no thank you's or warmth extended. No explaining of what was in the expensive bag of Mother's day goodies and it wasn't busy. Pretty much just pay and leave. This isn't the 1st time I felt this way - I'm in a customer service business and people can sense when you aren't being authentic.

Celebrate your customers - don't treat them like a...

Anybody who grades this place a low star has no idea what quality ingredients are or even tastes like. To compare their pastieries to crumble or even subway!?! ....1-crumble has been known to be using ingredients in a box from your local grocery store 🤔 that's not quality. 2-subway??? Really?! Someone compared the dinersaur to subway, that's hilarious. Obviously, your taste buds are dead or you haven't got it back since covid. One thing I will say, though, is if you're diabetic I would ask to see if they have something that won't send you to the moon and back. It is pricey but worth coming every once in a while. I understand that this place is not for everybody but if your going to compare quality this place to cheap quality ingredients than the problem is not them it is you, yourself and that's it. And if you don't know what quality means maybe you should rethink about being a...