Cuff

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Been eating at Cuff’s since they opened. Stopped by for lunch today and had a fabulous smoked brisket. There Hot & Sour soup is out of the park great. Friendly staff and a great bar. They have a young staff with great attitudes willing to learn.

Finally got to visit The Cuff after a long wait. Decided to try it out during the Glendale Glitters event. My friend and I were quickly greeted by the owner. He suggested we sit at the bar so we weren’t seated next to a screaming baby– so that was nice & thoughtful. The prices were a little explosive for drinks but the atmosphere was great and so was the bartender.

Sweet-​and-​sour pork was excellent. The pork was tender, not too much breading and the sauce wasn’t too sweet. Also ordered a side order of eggroll. They were light on the breading, crisp, and the filling was great. Unfortunately my wife ordered the special potato and? tacos. She didn’t enjoy them. She said they were very bland. The Caesar salad was average. We definitely would come back for the Chinese food.

Food, ambiance and hospitality were excellent. My wife and I «Yelped» our way here for lunch and it was a treat. The staff were very friendly and greeted us like they were sincerely glad we were there. We split an order of the Fish Tacos and a special hamburger and they were outstanding. Though we only get to the Phoenix area once per year we will definitely make it a point to enjoy a meal here on our next visit.

Infused drinks made with real fruit, Next time im getting someone to drive me home… I love the taste of their drinks… Its a hard place to find but the happy hour is good… perfect for my budget

This is place has the best calamari I have ever had. All the food was great the service was great. I will be making it a regular stop!

Located in Downtown Glendale, great place to grab a quick burger or pork sandwich! Been here many a time with colleagues, the food keeps bringing us back!

Weird mid-​size bar in downtown Glendale. The front door sticks– I couldn’t open it. A man came (who I presume is the owner) and promptly ridiculed me for not being able to open it. As we sat and ate our dinner, a Cuff employee also got stuck outside– unable to get the door open.
About the food– the menu is interesting– lots of vegetarian options (not vegan). The happy hour menu offered almost everything at a dollar off, so that was cool. Unfortunately the execution of the food was off. My friend ordered the shrimp po’boy which was the hit of the night. I ordered calamari and grilled fish tacos. The calamari breading didn’t stay on– and was extremely greasy. The fish tacos were very soft, and almost underdone and completely unseasoned. They were accompanied by delicious dipping sauces– but still– a little salt & pepper would have gone a long way.
Overall, this place isn’t my favorite, and unless we just happened to be in the area– I probably wouldn’t go back

Who knew that Cuff also encompasses Zang’s? Well… maybe a lot of people, but not me! The husband and I met another couple and their baby here for happy hour (mostly food, come on now). The happy hour has decent food specials, with many regular menu items 2 – 3 $ off. I started with their version of a Moscow mule, which was ah mazing! So so good. They infuse Tito’s with fig and add basil, serious legit drinkage. For food, I tried the deviled eggs… very tasty… the burger — also super good topped with cheese and bacon, yum!, and the pulled pork sandwich — the only thing that was so so. The pulled pork was spicy, which I like, but didn’t have much else in the way of flavor. I’d stick with the burger next time (or maybe some Chinese food, ha!). Their fries were also killer… crunchy and seasoned perfectly. The service here was on point, we had to turn the waitress away from filling our waters. We will definitely be back!

Pleasantly surprised with this place! Excellent Caesar salad and good service
I will return to try the posole!

Not sure what has happened to this restaurant but read about it in Phoenix magazine and on holiday (at the wonderful Biltmore) thought it would be nice to visit Glendale. Big problem why is there a very small and «sweet and sour pork» Chinese menu at Cuff? Something is not right.
Po boy w terrible sub Subway bread, not properly cooked fries wring lettuced Caesar — what no Romain in Arizona and a too saucey shrimp and grits. Cant figure it out but it needs ti be fixed!

Melissa was great and the Barruta was delish! They are combining two restaurants now while one is being remodeled. I got some Asian soup while I was at it. Hot and Sour soup on a cold, gray day.
I would go back to Cuff. Happy hour seems great too. The menus is limited though and it is a bit spendy. It is a darling little place and one of the few in DT Glendale that is actually open around 3 or 4 o’clock.

Talk about some amazing food. The deviled eggs with little strips of bacon on top are delicious. Loving the traditional steak burger with some seasoned fries. The place looks nice, very clean and a few distinct features within the atmosphere that makes it look better. Staff are doing a great job at work providing excellent customer service. This a restaurant that downtown Glendale should be treasuring.

My girlfriend and I have moved around a bit over the last few years. One of the first things we try to do upon arriving in a new city: find a «home» bar.
This is the first place we’ll think to go to, and it’s where we take any visitors first. It took us seven months to find that kind of place in Glendale, but Cuff is it.
I was honestly shocked when I walked through the front door. This is a «downtown» bar with a local feel. That’s a tough line to walk (both in appearance and on the menu) but Cuff makes it seem effortless.
Chris was one of the most passionate bartenders I’ve spoken to. You could tell that he sincerely loved making tasty cocktails and coming up with interesting drinks. The food was also excellent.
It’s only been a week since our initial visit and I can’t wait to go again. Great ambiance, and they do a lot of their own infusions for cocktails. Awesome.

Beautiful décor with delicious fresh food. The deviled eggs are great, but the Shrimp & Grits were fantastic. Great combo of sweet and savory topped with a perfect poached egg. Can’t go wrong with that.

A gem of a restaurant!
A very small well run restaurant in the heart of Glendale. The menu is very small, but not limited. Everything that came out of the kitchen was full of flavor and also visually appealing. I ordered the Shrimp Po Boy and it was done just right. I could actually taste the fried shrimp which is something most places don’t get right, even after multiple attempts.
— Parking was easy
— extremely affordable
— good service
— not commercial :-)

To start with this place is a small relaxed restaurant. I love it’s laid back feel. All the servers seem nice and relaxed. I sat at the bar and the bartender gave good service and mixed a good drink.
There was a new trainee and he was nice if not a little lost as all trainees are. They were the only 2 people I had interaction with.
Food: I decided to try the deviled eggs and fish tacos with a tequila lime sauce. 2 things that probably should not be severed together but both were tasty.
My only reason for giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the food was good but not great. Nothing was wrong but nothing was special. The deviled eggs tasted like grandma’s deviled eggs good but not great. Same with the fish tacos good but not great. I have had better version of both.
I would come back but try other items

Not sure where to go with this so I will stay neutral. I have a had a hamburger and another sandwich here and they were OK. The staff seemed disorganized both times. I went back a couple of days ago to try the eggplant sandwich and they have closed for 2 – 3 months for summer vacation. Say what? It’s only the end of April.

Downtown Glendale is in desperate need of more places like Cuff where you can get a delicious meal and cocktail in a welcoming and clean environment.
I can rave about the filet mignon I had the first time I came and then I brought a friend back and we shared some deviled eggs. Everything I’ve eaten has been absolutely delicious. Their cocktail menu is short but has everything you need — very tasty whiskey drinks. The establishment is clean, the décor is casual and the seating is comfy, its the kind of place that you’d want to stay a while and lose track of time over great food and drinks with friends.
So why only 4 stars? I’ve been three times and the staff is consistently aloof and working on their disappearing act. They don’t appear to have any career servers, but young people who may be on their first job, which is totally fine but they aren’t supervised or given direction. I think I pinpointed the manager because I hear her ask the staff to do things for her but it’s obvious that she’s a fish out of water and she usually has a scowl on her face. I really hope they can get some good help because Cuff is 5 stars in everything else.