Market Bistro

Best salads in town, you create you own so if it sucks you suck. I go there 2 – 3 times a week for lunch.

***FYI… AS OF 11÷2÷2011 IT LOOKS LIKE MARKET BISTRO IS OUT OF BUSINESS!!! IT IS SAD… AND I DON’T KNOW WHY.***
Their Facebook and Twitter accounts are also deactivated.

First let me start by saying I love MB… however, this is not a place you want to overindulge yourself in. While the place truly is phenomenal for what it offers, too much too soon and you won’t think so highly of it. Then again, this can be said for many places.
Process:
MB has a nice setup as far as ordering/​paying is concerned, and you can see everything they are doing (i.e. they aren’t spitting in your food!) while you make your way down the line. I will say, however, the communication could be stepped up a notch between the patron and the person making the food. And you’re not always acknowledged in a timely fashion – even if you make eye contact. This is not always the case, but i definitely see a trend.
Atmosphere:
I think they have the right idea, but i must admit, when you come in during a busy lunch rush, it’s very difficult to maneuver between the tables. I’m not a large person by any means, but not a small on either. It becomes uncomfortable when having to interrupt someone else’s lunch/​conversation to squeeze by – all while trying not to spill your food/drink…either on yourself or the passerby.
Food:
The food is by far the star of this establishment, and rightfully so. The ingredients are fresh and vibrant and the combination of flavors just seem to work! I’ve tried all of their salads and love them, and my favorite sammy is the California Turkey. When i first read the description, i didn’t know how i felt about it, but trust me when i say… do yourself a favor and order this! It’s wonderful. Have a napkin nearby, though. Their sandwiches are large, topped with generous fillings, and can get a little messy sometimes. Ok – go ahead and make that two napkins to be safe :)
All in all this is a great little place, especially for the surrounding area. It’s the perfect combination of upscale meets casual. Bistro is just right.
Keep doing what you’re doing MB!

My mom & I stopped in here for lunch Saturday afternoon. This place kind of reminded me of Chipotle, very industrial looking. After scanning the menus posted on the wall, she went for the balsamic portabella sandwich & I got the special which was a slice of pizza (I went with pepperoni) & a side salad. My mom loved her sandwich & my salad/​pizza combo was delish, I also loved their berry green tea. Total for our meals plus drinks was about $ 20, not bad. We will definitely be back!

Market Bistro has a great selection of fresh, tasty food! Very family-​friendly, with «kids eat free» on Saturday and a lot of specials offered to VIP List (email sign-​up on their website). I eat here 2 or 3 times each week and always leave happy! For take-​out, the pick-​up window is really convenient for grabbing lunch or when you have kids in the car and don’t want to drag everyone inside.
The #2 pizza, Market pizza and Sausage pizzas are all delicious! Be sure to save room for the chocolate chip & walnut cookie, it is heavenly!

Market Bistro never leaves me disappointed. The people are great.
The food is ALWAYS good & it doesn’t matter what you get, they will cater to your needs & wants.
Definitely a must if your coming to Phoenix or if you live here, you need to try it.

My first visit to Market Bistro was to have dinner with fellow Unilocalers Nadia C and Deb L. It was recommended by Deb and it was a nice surprise to find out about a cool eatery not too far from my home. It was a casual atmosphere, which I enjoy, and the food options looked enticing. I was really contemplating getting a pizza, but figure it would be too much for me to eat, so instead I ordered a sandwich, while Nadia and Deb opted for salads.
The setup is a little confusing — and that is mostly the reason I give it three stars — as you have a couple stations where you can order your food: one for salad and one for the grill. But, if you can read, you can pretty much figure it out. But, then after you order, I wasn’t quite sure what to do. Do I wait there, watching them prepare it, or do I go straight to the cashier? Confusing. But, I just went with the flow and eventually figured it out.
By second trip to Market Bistro was a little better — I knew the drill, what to do, where to go, but it still was a bit awkward. And, when I placed my pizza order, they just yelled it out to whoever was in charge of the pizza orders, and I had a feeling that my order might quite possibly get lost in translation. And, well, I was right. After my parents and sister got their food, I sat at the table waiting and waiting. After about ten minutes or so after seeing other people get their food after I had ordered mine, I went up to the cashier asking when my pizza would be ready. And, of course, they forgot about it. But, they put a rush on it, and I had it very shortly after that.
The slice of pizza I got was okay — nothing really special (I should have gotten two slices since one just wasn’t enough for me). The sandwich I had the previous visit was much better. It was very flavorful and the bread was delicious. And, I even tried a bit of Nadia’s salad, and being that they are custom-​made, it was as good as you could would want it to be.
Even though I had an order mishap and the ordering setup is a little confusing, I will definitely give Market Bistro more tries. It is a decently priced, good food, new hangout that I’ll keep in my rotation.

I ditch class more than I should probably admit on this public forum, and the last time I found myself walking away from my night class my best friend and I decided food was in order.
My best friend, Samantha B., does not have a Unilocal.She should. In fact, I would like to dedicate my current Elite status to her because she knows every great restaurant all over the city. I often accompany her to these food havens because I sugar momma her with rides to ASU West.
Samantha B. introduced me to Market Bistro on the fateful day that we ditched night class, and I have been craving it ever since. We got a salad and Mac and Cheese.
The create-​your-​own is fabulous; ten items for $ 7.99. Parmesan chips, grapes, mixed springs, corn (?!), walnuts, olives, and five other things I can’t remember made up our salad which was big enough to split. I questioned her judgment on the corn. I really did. I now see the error in my ways. Of the dressing choices we got ranch. Now, I don’t even like ranch. But guess what? You’re going to like it! And I did too – on this salad anyways.
The mac wasn’t as good as the salad, but it was alright. I wish it was fresh and came in larger portions.
Next time I ditch class, I know to go to Market and get corn in my salad. My cravings are telling me to ditch class soon.

The salads and pizza at Market Bistro are maybe some of the best I’ve ever had in Phoenix. Four years of coming here and I still have yet to run across something that’s disappointed me. Anytime the temperature dips below 70 I start craving some vegetarian corn chowder.
Off the topic of food, but still worth noting is how cool the bathroom mirror is. If you stand just right you can get a perfect white ring just around your pupils.
My only complaint is that the lunch rush can get crowded and loud. There is usually always seating available at the bar or on the patio, though. And the staff (at both locations) has always been accommodating and friendly.

Classic «Good Food Served Quickly»
Places like Market Bistro make me wonder why anyone would opt for fast food when presented with this option.
Fresh ingredients prepared right on the spot: viewable grill & salad prep area (I remember looking down at all the salad ingredients laid out and thought «wow. now THAT would be a kick-​ass salad bar.»)
Delicious options of sammies, salads, and pizza (some super creative ones at that). Fairly quick turnaround for being made-​to-​order and a really nice atmosphere for being located in a standard strip mart area off a main road. A group of friendly, happy employees who are obviously enjoy working here… always a plus.
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I came here twice (though stupid android Unilocal app failed 2^nd time, le sad) and thoroughly enjoyed both meals.
ARRRRRIZZZZONNNNA Salad. omgomgomg. i could eat that everyday, nom. I opted to do ½ & ½ with this salad each time I enjoyed it so much.
Market Turkey — Listed as the special when I was there. hot open-​faced turkey and cranberry sammie — i mean… obviously.
Turkey BLT on focaccia (typically doesnt come on this) — delicious and flavorful. perhaps slightly dry but i enjoyed.
Basically…this is a place where you could order anything off the menu and be happy and satisfied.

Went here this weekend with the girlfriend. Best choice on eats I’ve made in awhile!
First off, the location itself. There is a patio facing east. If you get there at the right time, you can enjoy a beautiful evening with your awesome food. The inside is very cozy with a great, open floor plan. You can see all of the friendly staff preparing your meal behind glass near the front. I wasn’t sure what to order so the manager, Ben, gave me a few of his recommendations. After an awesome conversation, I decided on the Turkey BLT (Grilled carved turkey, smoked paprika mayo, applewood bacon, oven roasted tomatoes with romaine on sourdough) with a Citrus Basil Salad (Spring mix, citrus wedges, cucumber, fennel, caramelized walnuts with citrus basi vinaigrette).
I watched them preparing a salad while I placed my order. The girl behind the counter had just finished grilling a delicious piece of tri-​tip steak. She chopped it up and paced atop the salad. I know what I’ll be getting with my meal next time I’m here. Looked delicious!
The food came and the line began to grow. I arrived at the perfect time to beat the lunch rush. My stomach was growling and it was on! The sandwich looked like something out of a photo shoot. Everything about it looked perfect. The right portions of grilled turkey breast, crisp, green romaine that hung perfectly out the edges of the bread. Speaking of the bread, it was incredibly fresh and flavorful. One bite and I knew I was in love. The girlfriend and I were blown away by the quality of the turkey breast. It was grilled perfectly and had the perfect consistency. The greens gave a great, refreshing taste to accent the turkey. The smoked paprika mayo danced on my tongue and was the perfect amount. The bacon was crisp and neither too thick nor too thin. It added the perfect amount of smokiness to chase the flavor of the sandwich.
My girlfriend loved the salad. I had several bites and will agree with many before me that have said Market Bistro has the freshest most flavorful greens around. I felt exponentially healthier just looking at the beauty of it. The caramelized walnuts added the perfect counter sweetness to the citrus of the dressing and fruits.
Do I recommend Market Bistro? Absolutely! If you enjoy Paradise Bakery you will fall in love with Market Bistro. It’s the equivalent of Paradise perfected. Kudo’s to my new favorite salad and sandwich place.
Also worth mentioning is their awesome selection of music (they have their own station on Pandora!). You’ll feel like kicking your feet up on the couch near the front and relaxing after your stomach is full!

This is an amazing place!!! As far as bistro’s go this place tops any one that I have been to in Phoenix. Everything they serve is absolutely amazing. The cuban pork is my favorite, you can add it to a salad which I think is best, get it by itself or even get it in a sandwich! The salad bar has like 40 different things to choose from in your salad which is always a big plus to have. I would reccomend this place to just about anyone, as long as you are in the mood for a delicious sandwich, pizza or an awesome salad!

So, when I heard that this place had it’s own Pandora radio station, I just had to check them both out. The station is alright, eclectic and I’ll add it to my light rotation. It was a good thing I checked it out online, since when we got to the restaurant, I couldn’t actually hear it…
Nice, open atmosphere, bright and clean, and good breads upon which to load good stuff! AZ Tri-​Tip was good, nicely seasoned and tender, and the better half had the Market Tri-​Tip and the rosemary came through nicely.
Some friends had raved about the cookies — and they –were– good, but I’m not sure deserving of the rabid nature of the recommendation. The lemon with lemon icing was by far the better option — very lemony and my tongue danced with the brightness of it all. And while I love me my carrot cake and tend to find the best in any attempt, I was less than enamored with the carrot cake cookie. It tasted fine, but fell apart while eating, was a little too raisiny — so if you like messy, go for it.
We’ll be back, and hopefully the music will be playing!

I saw Jim’s lunch (grilled sourdough with pesto, mozzarella, basil and tomatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil) (see picture I posted) and my mouth was watering. I wanted to try that baby so I called to see if I could talk him into making me one! I must have caught him in a good mood because he made me one. I am telling you it was absolutely awesome! Took it home with the rest of my order… My car now smells like pesto– (Hmmm– new air freshener idea). Everyone is mad because I would not share it! The best part was using the bread to sop up the oil and vinegar at the end. YUM! Jim thank you so much for allowing me to try it– please put it on the menu!
My husband had the smoked chicken pizza and my son had the turkey BLT. They both loved it. I also got a carrot cake cookie and giant peanut butter cookie and they loved them too. If you have not tried this place– go give them a try. They will mix and mingle their ingredients to make you happy. ALL fresh ALL the time!

Great place to grab a tasty sandwich and enjoy a modern looking bistro. Located near 7^th St and Thunderbird it’s a perfect location to enjoy a bite before or after hiking up the nearby mountains (North Mtn, Shaw Butte, Lookout Mtn). I’d say if you’re in the area it’s worth checking out.
Not the biggest sandwiches, but the bread is as fresh as you will get. The price is a little on the high side, only wish a side came with it as well. Overall I think the abundant flavors that you get to enjoy puts this place above any of the sandwich chain restaurants.
The décor is comprised of stainless steel and wood. Very nice and cool looking with soothing music playing in the background. Unlike some of the other reviews, it was busy with all of the empty tables clean and ready to be sat at. So hopefully this has been an issue that has been resolved.
I’ll be back, but not on a daily or weekly basis.

This is a great spot for lunch if you find yourself in the area. I love that the salads and sandwiches are made to order, enabling you to control every aspect of your meal.
I had the special when I went, a chipotle chicken sandwich. It had green chilies, corn, black beans and a chipotle dressing. It was delicious. They also had great music playing, nice down tempo (obscure to most people) at an acceptable volume.
2 drawbacks
The place was not busy, yet every table was dirty and when I asked to have a table bussed I got the «can’t you see I’m lazy» look.
No soap in the restroom. Yuck.

A great place to bring friends and family for hearty sandwiches, fresh designer salads (with you as the designer), and delectable pizzas. I love the clean, bright interior and the overall casual atmosphere. And for the quality of the food you get, the prices are very reasonable.

I make a mean salad. Really.
That’s what I love about Market Bistro the most. For the same price as ice berg lettuce and carrot sticks at Souper Salad or Sweet Tomatoes (less, actually), I can direct someone to build me a beautiful bounty of romaine, caramelized walnuts, red onion, fennel, parmesan crisps, strawberries, apples, blue cheese and top it with tri-​tip and balsamic!
Or, like I had today: parmesan crisps, tomatoes, fennel, mushrooms, blue cheese, red onion and pesto chicken. All of the ingredients are very fresh and you get to pick any seven. I suggest the half salad ($ 5.29 + $ 2.29 for meat), because it’s enough to satisfy. Especially, if you want to skip the meat and pair it with a slice of pizza (their pesto is frickin’ awesome!!) or a half sandwich (I’m partial to the Cuban, myself).
I love, love, love the poblano corn chowder.
The whole experience feels so healthy, it’s my favorite place to go after a hike up North mountain or a nighttime yoga class (they’re open until 9 p.m.!)… and, don’t have to feel as guilty when I add a glass of wine or a beer.
Minus one star for the following:
* The line gets LONG at lunch time (like to the door — and, while you can «cut» to the grill counter and order if you just want a sandwich, most of us are there for our own awesome salad experiments.)
* It’s loud and difficult to have a conversation (or a lunch meeting)
* Depending on what you order, you may need eight arms or four trips to carry it all to the table
* I wish a piece of bread came with the salads (only comes with the soup, right now).
But none of these are reason enough to keep me from coming back… In fact, I feel potatoes, black beans and rice as mix-​ins in my future…

Alexander is right. This is a great place to control your choices. I love that you can make your own salad up with lots of fresh, healthy ingredients like dried tomatoes, cucumbers, olives etc.
Market Bistro gives you the feeling of bringing healthy, fresh food to your family. That doesn’t mean it actually is but it sure puts up a great face.
for my friends the design your own salad is the hot attraction. But for other patrons I noticed the pizza seemed to be very popular. My daughter loves the cheese pizza as well. My Papa loves the tenderloin dinner and will almost always order that.
The set up of the restaurant makes eating with family or little ones pretty easy. You order at the counter and bring your own food to the table.
they also offer homemade looking cookies that I have heard are good.
Great place to grab a quick bite or take food to go.

I love this place and let me tell you why. Pure and simple I’m a control freak. I like to control all aspects in my life and when I cant have my way I get a little wigged but quickly get over it. I mean we really all like to have control of our lives, well why not our food as well?
This place is awesome for control freaks who don’t want to be forced into a pre-​determined salad. you control every aspect. your greens, toppings, dressings, vinegars, salt, pepper. its so awesome! On top of the control issue I also like places that are locally owned and have the freshest ingredients. Market Bistro fills both of those perfectly! MB also plays really cool downbeat music, thats awesome! On my last visit they were even playing Poor Leno by Röyksopp. I thought I was the only one who listens to them! They also do that song for «Its so easy a caveman can do it’ commercials.
If you have control issues or not and want to control what you’re eating, MP is the place for you!